Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images The ever-elusive three-game winning streak will rear its head tomorrow. The top of the order feasted on Yusei Kikuchi early today, with four straight singles by Ryan Jeffers, Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, and Ty France staking the Twins to a 2-0 lead after just 11 pitches thrown by the Los Angeles lefty. A double-play grounder threatened to … [Read more...] about Twins 5, Angels 1: On the roll again?
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Game 28: Angels at Twins
Photo by Camerique/Getty Images Thinking about an MLB salary floor First Pitch: 12:40 PM CT (changed from the usual 1:10 to avoid clashing with Minnesota Timberwolves playoff traffic) TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN Know Thine Enemy: Crashing the Pearly Gates I think most sports fans would agree that a salary cap is the best way to achieve parity in league competition. … [Read more...] about Game 28: Angels at Twins
Twins 5, Angels 0: God-sent
Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images Finishing the job this time! Earlier this week, the Minnesota Twins had a chance to sweep the Chicago White Sox and let it slip away through Thursday’s rain. Today, the Twins had a similar sweeping scenario against the souring Los Angeles Angels—and secured it! In the early goings of this one, Twins SP Joe Ryan was absolutely dominant. … [Read more...] about Twins 5, Angels 0: God-sent
Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Get Right Week” Edition
Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images Winning cures all In a busy week in sports, the Twins managed to not get outshone by all the other sporting events in town, cruising to a 5-1 week at home, bringing their record to 12-16. They are still 4th in the AL Central, but now get a crucial four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians to make up some ground in the … [Read more...] about Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Get Right Week” Edition
Game 29: Twins at Guardians
Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Twins look to keep the win streak rolling on the road First Pitch: 5:10 p.m. CT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN Opposing Team: Covering the Corner The Minnesota Twins (12-16) are flying high after sweeping the Angels and were one game shy of sweeping the White Sox in the series prior. The Twins outscored the two teams 31-13. It was great to … [Read more...] about Game 29: Twins at Guardians