Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 55-55, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins eked out a win over the Kansas City Royals 4-3 at Target Field.
The trend line looks fine. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Add in 2.9 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part.
Twins Game on July 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (4-8, 5.21 ERA) vs Bryce Miller (4-5, 2.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Mariners.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, KING 5 |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins eked out a win over the Kansas City Royals 4-3 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Highlights
- Kody Clemens went 1-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
57 | 51 | .528 | W2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
56 | 54 | .509 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
55 | 55 | .500 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
51 | 58 | .468 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
46 | 64 | .418 | 12.0 | L1 |
Minnesota Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .244 | .793 | 53 | |
| 13 | .242 | .711 | 63 | |
| 15 | .244 | .719 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.51 | 1.47 | 28.2 | |
| 6-7 | 3.52 | 1.11 | 120.1 | |
| 9-4 | 3.65 | 1.21 | 120.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins made waves today by acquiring lefty reliever A.J. Minter from the Mets, a much-needed boost for a bullpen struggling under pressure. This trade comes on the heels of a disappointing 0-4 loss to the Royals, a game that showcased the Twins’ waning momentum after a solid 5-2 run over the past week. Meanwhile, the season-ending surgery for Cole Sands adds to the growing list of injury woes that have plagued this team. As Kody Clemens dazzled fans with a dramatic walk-off grand slam earlier this week, the Twins need that kind of magic to counteract the setbacks. With their record at 54-55, the urgency to turn things around is palpable, and the Minter acquisition sends a strong message that the front office believes this team can still contend.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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