MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler hit an early grand slam, and Gio Urshela’s infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Urshela hit a grounder toward Tigers shortstop Javier Báez, who couldn’t make a play. That allowed Kepler — who launched his slam in the first inning — to score the winning … [Read more...] about Kepler Hits Slam, Urshela And Twins Walk Off Tigers 5-4
Timberwolves Agree To Deal With Nuggets’ Tim Connelly, Reports Say
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Urshela, Twins Overcome 6-Run Deficit, Rally Past Royals 7-6
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning to complete Minnesota’s comeback from a six-run deficit, lifting the Twins over the Kansas City Royals 7-6 Sunday. Down 6-0, the Twins scored five times in the eighth, capped by Kyle Garlick’s two-run homer. Jorge Polanco drew a leadoff walk from Josh Staumont (1-1) in the ninth, Max Kepler doubled … [Read more...] about Urshela, Twins Overcome 6-Run Deficit, Rally Past Royals 7-6
Mabrey, Ogunbowale Power Wings Past Lynx 94-78
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored 22 points, Arike Ogunbowale added 20 and the Dallas Wings pulled away in the second half to beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-78 on Saturday night. Dallas (4-2) trailed 45-43 at halftime, but Kayla Thornton made a 3-pointer with 8:22 left in the third quarter to put the Wings up 51-49 and they never trailed again. The Wings outscored the … [Read more...] about Mabrey, Ogunbowale Power Wings Past Lynx 94-78
Smeltzer Backed By Garlick, Miranda As Twins Beat Royals 6-4
KANSAS CITY, Mo (AP) — Kyle Garlick and Jose Miranda each drove in two runs, leading Devin Smeltzer and the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Friday night. Garlick put Minnesota on the scoreboard with an RBI single in a three-run first inning and added a sacrifice fly in the second. He was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the fourth. Miranda had two hits, including … [Read more...] about Smeltzer Backed By Garlick, Miranda As Twins Beat Royals 6-4
Four-Run Ninth Seals 9-2 Win For Twins Over Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Joe Ryan struck out six and the Minnesota Twins capped the game with a four-run ninth inning for a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Ryan (5-2) allowed one run on five hits in 5 2/3 innings with six strikeouts. Minnesota had a pair of two-run innings and was ahead going into the ninth, when the offense erupted — including two-run … [Read more...] about Four-Run Ninth Seals 9-2 Win For Twins Over Kansas City
Jackie Young Scores 25 For Aces In 93-87 Win Over Lynx
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young scored a season-high 25 points, A’ja Wilson added 17 points and nine rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 93-87 on Thursday night. Chelsea Gray scored 17 points and added seven assists for Las Vegas (5-1), while Dearica Hamby finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds for her third double-double of the young season and Kelsey Plum … [Read more...] about Jackie Young Scores 25 For Aces In 93-87 Win Over Lynx
AP Source: Timberwolves In Talks With Denver’s Tim Connelly
DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are talking to Denver Nuggets president Tim Connelly about their vacant president of basketball operations role, The Associated Press has confirmed. The talks were confirmed by a person familiar with the discussions, who spoke with AP on condition of anonymity because neither franchise is commenting publicly. The talks were first … [Read more...] about AP Source: Timberwolves In Talks With Denver’s Tim Connelly
Carlos Correa Returns From IL As Twins Send Rookie Royce Lewis Back Down
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the injured list on Wednesday before their game at Oakland and sent thriving rookie Royce Lewis back to Triple-A St. Paul. Correa missed 11 games with a bruised right middle finger, after a pitch hit him there while he gripped the handle of the bat in the middle of a swing. Correa was held out … [Read more...] about Carlos Correa Returns From IL As Twins Send Rookie Royce Lewis Back Down