Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 67-73, 3rd in the AL Central. The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
A healthy temperature for a reason. Scoring 6.7 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight. On top of that, outscoring opponents by 15 this week.
Twins Game on September 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Zebby Matthews (9-8, 4.58 ERA) vs Erick Fedde (7-8, 4.16 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, WCIU TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 3 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
73 | 67 | .521 | L2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
70 | 70 | .500 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Twins
|
|
67 | 73 | .479 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
64 | 75 | .460 | 8.5 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
63 | 78 | .447 | 10.5 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .250 | .734 | 77 | |
| 17 | .255 | .736 | 83 | |
| 24 | .236 | .764 | 70 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.75 | 0.94 | 36.0 | |
| 6-8 | 3.90 | 1.40 | 57.2 | |
| 10-6 | 3.85 | 1.26 | 154.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 8 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Twins are facing a tough reality as Byron Buxton is likely headed for offseason hip surgery, a blow that could further dampen an already disappointing season. After last night's 6-11 loss to the Tigers, the Twins' record stands at 67-73, leaving them scrambling for any semblance of momentum. While the bats have been hot with an impressive 6.7 runs per game over the past week, the pitching staff continues to struggle, allowing 4.6 runs per game. The recent surge from players like Brooks Lee and Josh Bell offers a silver lining, but with the team still three games under .500 and the specter of injuries looming large, fans are left wondering if this season can be salvaged. Meanwhile, former Twins outfielders find new life elsewhere, highlighting the mixed fortunes that have defined Minnesota's season.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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