Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 73-83, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins blew out the Los Angeles Angels 8-0 at Angel Stadium.
Steady as she goes. Took last night by 8. That matters. Working against that, 9 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Twins Game on September 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (9-10, 4.74 ERA) vs Blade Tidwell (1-2, 4.56 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins blew out the Los Angeles Angels 8-0 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brooks Lee went 3-4.
- Josh Bell went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- Alan Roden went 3-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
81 | 75 | .519 | W5 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
80 | 76 | .513 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Twins
|
|
73 | 83 | .468 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
73 | 83 | .468 | 8.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 89 | .429 | 14.0 | L4 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .258 | .741 | 91 | |
| 26 | .238 | .761 | 76 | |
| 23 | .253 | .731 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .462 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, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are battling through a rough stretch, dropping two of their last five, including a tight 5-6 loss to the Angels that exemplified their recent struggles. With a dismal run differential of -17 over this stretch, the team's performance raises serious questions about their future, especially in the wake of Yoendrys Gómez's troubling decline, potentially muddying the closer situation for 2027. On a brighter note, Bailey Ober shined in his last outing, delivering three scoreless innings for his first career save, giving the beleaguered bullpen a much-needed rest. Meanwhile, Kody Clemens is putting together a career year, prompting discussions about his role in the team's plans moving forward. As the season winds down, every game matters, but the Twins must find a way to regain their momentum before it's too late.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Minnesota Twins.
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