Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 35-40, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins pummeled the Texas Rangers 12-2 at Globe Life Field.
Quietly productive. Last night's 10-run victory is the freshest data point. Add in the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Twins Game on June 17
No game on this date.
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins pummeled the Texas Rangers 12-2 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Highlights
- Kody Clemens went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Josh Bell went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Royce Lewis went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Trevor Larnach went 4-6 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Alex Jackson went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
38 | 33 | .535 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
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39 | 34 | .534 | L1 | |
|
Twins
|
|
35 | 40 | .467 | 5.0 | W3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
30 | 43 | .411 | 9.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
29 | 45 | .392 | 10.5 | L2 |
Minnesota Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .275 | .937 | 36 | |
| 11 | .239 | .712 | 39 | |
| 8 | .240 | .680 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.17 | 1.00 | 82.1 | |
| 5-3 | 4.14 | 1.34 | 71.2 | |
| 0-0 | 3.86 | 1.34 | 35.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are treading water with a 34-40 record, but a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers hints at a glimmer of hope. Kody Clemens is seizing his chance in the big leagues, proving his worth with impactful performances. Meanwhile, the injury front is brightening, as Mick Abel and Bailey Ober are nearing returns, and updates on Ryan Jeffers and Walker Jenkins add to the optimism. Yet, even with Byron Buxton's consistent hitting, the team is plagued by a notable -14 run differential over the past week, revealing the team's struggles with pitching as they allow 6.9 runs per game. As they face the Rangers again, the Twins need to build on yesterday's win to gain traction in the division.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Thursday.
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