Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 72-82, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins bested the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 at Angel Stadium.
The numbers aren't lying. Last night's 3-run victory is the freshest data point. But getting outscored by 15 is dragging the score south.
Twins Game on September 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joe Ryan (6-10, 3.84 ERA) vs Reid Detmers (6-8, 3.36 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins bested the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- Walker Jenkins went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
79 | 75 | .513 | W3 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
78 | 76 | .506 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
73 | 81 | .474 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
72 | 82 | .468 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 87 | .435 | 12.0 | L2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .252 | .733 | 89 | |
| 26 | .240 | .766 | 76 | |
| 23 | .250 | .727 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.52 | 1.31 | 64.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.36 | 1.07 | 42.0 | |
| 11-6 | 3.81 | 1.23 | 172.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .75 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins faced a painful 4-5 defeat against the Angels, further deepening their struggles with a 2-5 record over the last week and a staggering run differential of -21. Amidst this chaos, rookie Connor Prielipp shined brightly, fanning eight batters in his longest career start, giving fans a glimpse of hope for the future. However, the franchise is at a crossroads with potential trades, particularly involving Bailey Ober, as the team seeks to bolster its pitching depth. On a darker note, Trevor Larnach’s latest injury could signal the end of his time in a Twins uniform, while Royce Lewis faces uncertainty amid his ongoing battles with health. With the season winding down, the Twins are left weighing their options and wondering about the fates of their promising young talents.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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