Category: Minnesota Twins

Ohtani Strikes out 9, Moniak Delivers Big Hit as Angels Defeat Twins 4–2

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six innings, Mickey Moniak delivered his second big hit of the series and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 4–2 on Sunday, May 21. Ohtani did not get a decision despite allowing only one run and two hits. It was the fourth time in 10 starts…


Outman Hits Grand Slam to Propel Dodgers to 7–3 Victory Over Twins

LOS ANGELES—James Outman hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7–3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, May 17. Byron Buxton and Joey Gallo homered for the Twins, who dropped two of the three in a matchup of division leaders. Gallo left the game…


Carlos Correa Back With Twins for $200M

Shortstop Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins are finalizing a six-year, $200 million contract, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday. Per ESPN, the deal—which is pending a physical—also has a vesting option that would add four years and $70 million. The “pending a physical” qualifier could be significant. On two occasions this offseason, Correa was…


Mike Trout’s Big Day Allows Angels to Take Series Over Twins

MINNEAPOLIS—Mike Trout had three hits, including his 37th homer of the season, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 10–3 on Sept. 25. Trout also doubled twice, walked and scored three runs. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including an RBI single in the ninth that keyed a five-run rally that broke open the…


Ward homers twice, Ohtani earns win as Angels beat Twins 4-2

MINNEAPOLIS—Taylor Ward homered twice and Shohei Ohtani took a no-hitter into the fifth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4–2 on a cool, rainy Friday night. Ohtani seemed to have trouble adjusting to the weather conditions, tying his career high with six walks. He also hit a batter in the first,…


MLB Roundup: Twins Salvage Series Finale vs. Yankees

Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the visiting Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees 4–3 on Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Former Yankee Gary Sanchez produced an RBI double and Nick Gordon hit a run-scoring single as Minnesota won in New York for the first time since…


Davidson Earns 1St Angels Win, Beats Slumping Twins 4–2

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Tucker Davidson pitched six innings of four-hit ball for his first Angels win, Luis Rengifo had a two-run double and Los Angeles won back-to-back series for the first time in three months with a 4–2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Shohei Ohtani had an RBI single for the Angels, who have won…


Davidson Earns First Angels Win, Beats Slumping Twins 4–2

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Tucker Davidson pitched six innings of four-hit ball for his first Angels win, Luis Rengifo had a two-run double and Los Angeles won back-to-back series for the first time in three months with a 4–2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Shohei Ohtani had an RBI single for the Angels, who have won…


Urshela, Mahle Power Twins to 4–0 Victory Over Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Gio Urshela had his 11th home run of the season among his three hits, Tyler Mahle pitched three-hit ball over six innings and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4–0 Friday night. Gilberto Celestino also went deep for the Twins, who had dropped six of their last seven road games. “When you…


Dodgers Defeat Twins 8–5 to Extend Winning Streak to 10

LOS ANGELES—Chris Taylor hit the go-ahead home run in the sixth inning, Joey Gallo added a three-run shot in the seventh and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their season-high winning streak to 10 games with an 8–5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. It is the first time since July 2017 that the…