The Minnesota Twins, currently holding a 52-59 record, are gearing up for their second visit to Detroit this season after narrowly clinching a 5-4 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. That victory marked an improvement in their one-run game record, now sitting at 14-19, and they continue to struggle on the road with a 22-35 performance this season.
In their matches against teams within the American League Central division, the Twins show a record of 12-16. However, they’ve had a challenging time against the Detroit Tigers so far, standing with a 2-4 record in their meetings this season. Their first encounter in Detroit at the end of June did not go as planned, where the Twins won the opening game 4-1 thanks to a great performance by David Festa. Unfortunately, they dropped the next two games, with the final game notable for Tarik Skubal’s dominance on the mound, as he only allowed one hit while recording 13 strikeouts over seven innings.
Despite the struggles, the Twins have the opportunity to turn things around in this upcoming series. A focus on improving their performance within the division could reinvigorate their season and set the stage for a strong finish as they work to climb back into contention.