Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 1-4, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Kansas City Royals 9-13 at Kauffman Stadium.
Small sample size at 5 games. A rough patch, by the numbers. Losing by 4 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. On top of that, 1-4 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted.
Twins Game on April 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Taj Bradley (0-0, 2.08 ERA) vs Cole Ragans (0-1, 9.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 61°F, Wind 13 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins dropped one to the Kansas City Royals 9-13 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 1 |
Highlights
- Austin Martin went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Josh Bell went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Luke Keaschall went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Royals
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3 | 2 | .600 | W3 | |
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Guardians
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4 | 3 | .571 | W1 | |
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Tigers
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2 | 4 | .333 | 1.5 | L4 |
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Twins
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1 | 4 | .200 | 2.0 | L3 |
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White Sox
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1 | 5 | .167 | 2.5 | L2 |
Minnesota Twins are 1-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .600 | 1.467 | 3 | |
| 2 | .200 | .961 | 3 | |
| 0 | .375 | .990 | 2 |
Twins News
Joe Ryan's second start of the season turned into a disaster as the Twins fell to the Kansas City Royals 13-9 in miserable, rainy conditions at Kauffman Stadium. The game showcased Minnesota's ongoing struggles, with their offense dragging behind a disappointing .292 xwOBA and a mere 27.5% hard-hit rate. Despite their best efforts, the Twins couldn't capitalize on opportunities, as the Royals' bats dominated in what felt like a one-sided affair. This 1-4 start to the season is raising concerns, especially with their pitching faltering in tough weather. As they prepare for the next game against this same Royals team, the Twins need to shake off this early slump, find their rhythm, and bring the heat before this season drags on into a long, cold summer.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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