Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 71-81, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins narrowly beat the New York Yankees 5-4 at Target Field.
Not a great stretch. 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all. Pair that with averaging only 2.7 runs a game. The offense is the weak link.
Twins Game on September 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Taj Bradley (11-6, 3.81 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (9-10, 2.88 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins narrowly beat the New York Yankees 5-4 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ryan Kreidler went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Luke Keaschall went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
78 | 75 | .510 | W2 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
77 | 75 | .507 | 0.5 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
72 | 80 | .474 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
71 | 81 | .467 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 85 | .441 | 10.5 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -25 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .253 | .737 | 88 | |
| 26 | .241 | .772 | 76 | |
| 23 | .246 | .723 | 79 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.53 | 1.30 | 63.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.61 | 1.09 | 41.1 | |
| 11-6 | 3.81 | 1.25 | 165.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins' struggles are only growing more pronounced as they face yet another setback, this time with rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper hitting the 10-day injured list due to a mild hamstring strain. With a 70-81 record, the Twins are stumbling through a brutal stretch, going 2-5 over the past week and suffering a crushing 1-8 defeat to the New York Yankees at Target Field. The glaring absence of a star player who can rally the team is evident, and Zebby Matthews' flashes of brilliance only highlight the inconsistency plaguing the roster. As they gear up for another clash with the Yankees, the Twins need to find a way to stop the bleeding, lest the season end with a whimper rather than a roar.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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