Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 72-83, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins let it slip away against the Los Angeles Angels 5-6 at Angel Stadium.
The score reflects some real issues. Going 2-5 lately. That drags everything down. Compounding things, getting outscored by 17 is dragging the score south.
Twins Game on September 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 04:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Dean Kremer (3-5, 5.35 ERA) vs Ryan Johnson (5-8, 4.88 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins let it slip away against the Los Angeles Angels 5-6 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Victor Caratini went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Ryan Kreidler went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
80 | 75 | .516 | W4 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
79 | 76 | .510 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
73 | 82 | .471 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
72 | 83 | .465 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 88 | .432 | 13.0 | L3 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -17 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .254 | .735 | 89 | |
| 26 | .240 | .766 | 76 | |
| 23 | .250 | .725 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.46 | 1.31 | 65.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.51 | 1.07 | 43.0 | |
| 11-6 | 3.81 | 1.23 | 172.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins' postseason hopes officially evaporated as they fell to the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 in a gut-wrenching extra-inning loss, further highlighting a dismal run differential of -15 over the past week. Joe Ryan, once a beacon of hope with his stellar first half, has struggled to regain his form, reflecting the team's overall inconsistency. Despite some bright spots like Walker Jenkins’ emerging bats and Kody Clemens' .240 average, the Twins continue to flounder, stuck in fourth place in the division with a disappointing 72-82 record. Questions loom over Royce Lewis' future with the club, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already tumultuous season. With the series against the Angels continuing, fans are left to wonder if this team can salvage any pride in the remaining games.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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