Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 49-49, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins bested the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Wrigley Field.
A healthy temperature for a reason. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Also helping: the 3-run win last night carries weight here.
Twins Game on July 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Taj Bradley (9-3, 3.59 ERA) vs Matthew Boyd (5-1, 4.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins bested the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ryan Jeffers went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
51 | 45 | .531 | W4 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
51 | 46 | .526 | 0.5 | W4 |
|
Twins
|
|
49 | 49 | .500 | 3.0 | W3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
45 | 52 | .464 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
39 | 59 | .398 | 13.0 | W1 |
Minnesota Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .248 | .733 | 60 | |
| 16 | .239 | .774 | 46 | |
| 14 | .249 | .735 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-5 | 2.85 | 1.05 | 110.1 | |
| 9-3 | 3.59 | 1.22 | 102.2 | |
| 4-2 | 3.26 | 1.23 | 47.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins reached a .500 record at 48-48 after a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs, with Ryan Jeffers leading the charge with a decisive homer that showcased the team's offensive potential. Bailey Ober's knack for escaping jams added a layer of resilience, and the impressive play of rookie Luke Keaschall turned a routine double play into a game-changing moment, proving his worth in the lineup. As the trade deadline approaches, Jeffers managed to brush off the noise surrounding potential roster changes, while the front office should also consider extending Taj Bradley's budding talent. With a recent 5-2 stretch and solid pitching, the Twins are gaining momentum, but they'll need to keep up the intensity as they look to make a splash in the second half of the season.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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