Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 62-65, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 at Target Field.
A mixed bag this week. Won by 3 last night and the score reflects it. Working against that, outscored by 12 this week.
Twins Game on August 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Taj Bradley (9-5, 3.98 ERA) vs AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Josh Bell went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Ryan Jeffers went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
65 | 60 | .520 | L2 | |
|
Twins
|
|
62 | 65 | .488 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Guardians
|
|
61 | 65 | .484 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
61 | 65 | .484 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
53 | 74 | .417 | 13.0 | W3 |
Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .258 | .751 | 76 | |
| 18 | .244 | .721 | 66 | |
| 21 | .233 | .753 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 3.83 | 1.41 | 54.0 | |
| 1-2 | 2.03 | 0.94 | 31.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.18 | 1.28 | 45.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Twins News
After a much-needed win against the Atlanta Braves, the Minnesota Twins are feeling a bit of momentum, thanks to Josh Bell's continued contribution as both a leader and a slugger. His 17th homer of the season in the last game not only sparked the team's early offense but also showcased the stability he brings to the lineup. However, the pitching still needs improvement, as the Twins have been outscored by 11 runs over their last seven games, a trend that can’t continue if they want to make a push in the division. On a positive note, Joe Ryan's return to the mound for the first time since August adds a glimmer of hope for the rotation. As the team navigates trade deadline fallout and injuries, the pressure remains to capitalize on these fleeting moments of clarity.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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