Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 71-82, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins let it slip away against the Los Angeles Angels 4-5 at Angel Stadium.
A rough patch, by the numbers. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. Also weighing on the score: getting outscored by 21 is dragging the score south.
Twins Game on September 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (5-7, 5.24 ERA) vs Grayson Rodriguez (4-7, 6.10 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins let it slip away against the Los Angeles Angels 4-5 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brooks Lee went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Walker Jenkins went 3-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
78 | 75 | .510 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
78 | 75 | .510 | W2 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
72 | 81 | .471 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Twins
|
|
71 | 82 | .464 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 86 | .438 | 11.0 | L1 |
Minnesota Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -21 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .252 | .734 | 88 | |
| 26 | .242 | .773 | 76 | |
| 23 | .248 | .725 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.52 | 1.31 | 64.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.57 | 1.10 | 42.0 | |
| 11-6 | 3.81 | 1.23 | 172.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 RBI, .5 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 | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
Walker Jenkins made headlines with his first three-hit game and a home run against the Angels, showcasing his potential despite the Twins' recent struggles. This season's already a lost cause with a 71-81 record and the team averaging just 2.7 runs per game over the last week. The recent 5-4 loss in extra innings to the Angels further highlights the offense's woes and raises questions about the future, especially with Ryan Jeffers likely departing after the season. With Hall of Famer Rod Carew visiting the clubhouse, there's a bittersweet vibe surrounding this team as they grapple with both their present struggles and uncertain futures. As the season winds down, fans are left wondering who will step up and fill the gaps in the roster come next season.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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