Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 30-37, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins let it slip away against the Kansas City Royals 5-6 at Target Field.
The numbers aren't lying. Outscored by 5 over 7 games. The deficit is real. Compounding things, allowing 5.4 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Twins Game on June 08
No game on this date.
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins let it slip away against the Kansas City Royals 5-6 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Josh Bell went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
37 | 30 | .552 | L1 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
34 | 31 | .523 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
30 | 37 | .448 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
27 | 39 | .409 | 9.5 | W1 |
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Royals
|
|
27 | 39 | .409 | 9.5 | W2 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | .257 | .868 | 28 | |
| 9 | .237 | .693 | 37 | |
| 6 | .224 | .636 | 36 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.07 | 1.00 | 76.1 | |
| 5-2 | 3.56 | 1.32 | 60.2 | |
| 0-0 | 3.73 | 1.31 | 31.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .714 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are left licking their wounds after a gut-wrenching 6-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals, marking yet another disappointing chapter in their season. With a record of 30-36, the Twins not only failed to capitalize on home turf but also showcased alarming bullpen woes and a lack of offensive urgency until it was far too late. The team’s struggles were exacerbated by the absence of Byron Buxton, leaving fans to wonder if this is the beginning of yet another frustrating stretch. Meanwhile, former Twin Max Kepler is making headlines for signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks while serving an 80-game suspension, a stark reminder of how far some players have strayed from their Minnesota roots. As the Twins take an off-day, they must regroup and find solutions fast, because the road ahead looks treacherous.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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