Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 30-37, 3rd in the AL Central. The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
The signals are split. Getting outscored by 5 in a week. That tanks the score. Also weighing on the score: 5.4 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Twins Game on June 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Comerica Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Taj Bradley (5-2, 3.56 ERA) vs Troy Melton (2-0, 1.74 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 1 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
The Minnesota Twins did not play yesterday.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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37 | 31 | .544 | L2 | |
|
White Sox
|
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34 | 31 | .523 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
30 | 37 | .448 | 6.5 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
27 | 39 | .409 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
27 | 39 | .409 | 9.0 | 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 muddling through a season that feels increasingly lost, now sitting at 30-37 after a heart-wrenching 5-6 defeat to the Kansas City Royals. The latest trade for reliever Taylor Rashi from the Diamondbacks feels more like a bid for quantity over quality, as Minnesota continues to call up journeymen while playoff hopes fade. With Joe Ryan's trade value climbing as the team slips deeper into mediocrity, it’s clear the front office is bracing for a potential sell-off. Meanwhile, Royce Lewis's return from the minors offers a glimmer of hope, yet the squad's run differential of -5 over the last week reflects the harsh reality,this team is failing to compete. With only 3 wins in their past 7 games, the urgency to turn things around has never been more palpable.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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