The Minnesota Twins are facing a critical moment as they struggle to maintain their playoff position. After blowing a three-run lead to the Cleveland Guardians, the Twins have lost 18 of their last 27 games, diminishing their wild-card lead to just 1.5 games. Twins pitcher Pablo López highlighted the urgency, stressing the need to focus on daily performance as the team is now facing must-win situations. Meanwhile, the surging Detroit Tigers are closing in, creating a highly competitive race for the postseason.

By the Numbers
  • The Twins' bullpen has a 5.47 ERA in their last 27 games, ranking last in MLB.
  • They have lost five games after leading in the seventh inning or later during this stretch.
Yes, But

Despite their struggles, the Twins still have a 76.4% chance of making the postseason, although that figure dropped dramatically from 95.4% just two weeks prior.

State of Play
  • The Twins are now 23-10 in their last 33 games.
  • They struggle offensively, scoring no more than three runs in 12 of their last 27 games.
What's Next

The Twins must capitalize on the return of key players like Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa to stabilize their offense while the pitching staff seeks improvement as they approach the final weeks of the season.

Bottom Line

The Twins need a collective effort from both pitching and hitting to secure their postseason spot. With a decrease in performance and an increasingly tighter wild-card race, they must reestablish their competitive edge quickly.