Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 74-84, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins squeaked by the San Francisco Giants 3-2 at Oracle Park.
Cruising at a nice clip. They're +8 in run differential. The gap is meaningful. And the pitching staff at 3.1 RA/G is a stabilizing force.
Twins Game on September 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 03:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connor Prielipp (6-7, 4.94 ERA) vs Cesar Perdomo (0-1, 3.72 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins squeaked by the San Francisco Giants 3-2 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Walker Jenkins went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
82 | 75 | .522 | W6 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
81 | 76 | .516 | 1.0 | W3 |
|
Twins
|
|
74 | 84 | .468 | 8.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
74 | 84 | .468 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 90 | .427 | 15.0 | L5 |
Minnesota Twins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .256 | .736 | 91 | |
| 24 | .255 | .736 | 83 | |
| 26 | .236 | .753 | 76 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.55 | 1.32 | 66.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.47 | 1.08 | 43.2 | |
| 12-6 | 3.73 | 1.22 | 178.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 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, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
Taj Bradley capped off his breakout season by reaching the coveted 200-strikeout milestone last night, solidifying his place among the best pitchers in the Twins' rotation. In a tightly contested game, the Twins edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2, thanks to Bradley's six strikeouts over six innings that showcased his dominance on the mound. Despite the team’s overall lackluster record of 73-84, Bradley's performance hints at brighter days ahead. With nine players currently on the injured list, fans can find solace in the emergence of young talent, including promising prospects who quietly excelled in the minors this season. While the Twins continue to grapple with inconsistencies, Bradley’s success is a much-needed beacon of hope as the season winds down.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Minnesota Twins.
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