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Willi Castro hits a 2-run homer, Twins down Guardians 4-1 to stay locked into AL wild-card spot
CLEVELAND (AP) — Willi Castro hit a two-run homer, Matt Wallner had two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins bounced back from a crushing loss in the series opener to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Tuesday night and stay locked into the final AL wild card. Castro connected in the...
All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa returns to help Twins in the stretch drive
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the second time in two days, the Minnesota Twins have reinstated one of their star players from the injured list to help with their playoff push. Shortstop Carlos Correa, who has been sidelined since the All-Star break with plantar fasciitis, has been...
De La Cruz's first big league grand slam keys Reds to 8-4 win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit his first big league grand slam in a six-run seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Friday night. Minnesota (78-69) lost for the seventh time in 10 games. Its lead over Detroit for the final AL wild card was cut to...
Twins plan to activate Byron Buxton from IL on Friday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins plan to activate outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Buxton has been sidelined since Aug. 13 with right hip inflammation. Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli announced the news...
Wallner homers, Lee breaks 0-for-19 skid to lead Twins over Angels 6-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Wallner homered for the second straight game, Brooks Lee snapped an 0-for-19 stretch with a go-ahead, two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Wednesday night. Royce Lewis nearly had his sixth career grand slam for Minnesota...
Wacha tosses 7 innings of 4-hit ball, Royals top Twins 2-0 for sweep of closest AL wild-card pursuer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Garrett Hampson and Salvador Perez drove in runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Sunday to complete a series sweep of their closest pursuers in the AL wild-card race. Wacha...
Witt's go-ahead single lifts Royals over Twins 4-2, KC opens 1 1/2-game lead for second AL wild card
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking single in a four-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat Minnesota 4-2 Saturday night to open a 1 1/2-game lead over the Twins for the second AL wild card. “That's what you dream of,” Witt said. “Those are...
Edouard Julien hits 3-run homer, Twins beat Rays 4-3 after 13-minute delay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Edouard Julien hit a three-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Thursday in a game with a 13-minute interruption largely caused by a video review. With Tampa Bay trailing 4-2 in the seventh inning and Jonny DeLuca on third,...
Díaz hits a 2-run homer to complete an 8-run 4th inning and the Rays beat the Twins 9-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Díaz hit a two-run homer in an eight-run fourth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays went on to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4 on Wednesday night. All eight runs were scored off Louie Varland (0-6), who was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to follow opener...
Larnach hits a 3-run homer as the Twins beat the Rays 5-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee homered to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Monday night. The Twins earned a second straight victory for the first time since they won three in a row from Aug. 15-17. They remained 3 1/2 games behind...
