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Minnesota Twins Put Together Best 20-Game Stretch in Last 16 Years of Team History
The Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon, 5-1, at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
With the win, the red-hot Twins are 24-16 and just 0.5 games back of first place in the American League Central. They’ve also put themselves in the franchise record books with this recent 20-game stretch.
Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com:
seasons with at least 1 20-game span with 17+ wins, Twins since move to MN:
2024 seasons with at least 1 20-game span with 17+ wins, Twins since move to MN:
2024 — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 12, 2024
2008
2006
2003
2002
1991
1969
2008
2006
2003
2002
1991
1969 https://t.co/1TIeN1kw92
The last time the Twins put together a stretch like this was in July of 2008. Sunday’s win was punctuated by solid pitching from Bailey Ober, who went 6.1 innings and allowed just one hit while striking out 10. Offensively, veteran Carlos Santana hit his seventh home run of the season and Max Kepler stayed hot with his ninth double.
The Twins entered the season with question marks in their starting rotation after losing Sonny Gray in free agency and Anthony DeSclafani to injury, but they’ve held it together on the pitching front. They’ve also overcome early-season injuries to the trio of closer Jhoan Duran, shortstop Carlos Correa and power hitter Royce Lewis. Duran and Correa are now back and contributing, with Duran not having allowed a run yet this season.
The Twins will be off on Monday but they will try to remain hot on Tuesday as they host the New York Yankees at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET as Carlos Rodon (NYY) pitches against Chris Paddack (MIN).
Paddack is 4-1 with a 4.34 ERA.
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See how the bald eagle’s story shows its enduring symbolism
As the U.S. celebrates 250 years, the bald eagle endures as North America’s native sea eagle and national bird.
The common loon, Minnesota’s state bird, is more closely related to a penguin than a duck.
Despite loons predominantly living in the northern hemisphere and penguins mostly living in the southern hemisphere, researchers consider them to be genetic cousins. Taxonomic analyses placed them in an evolutionary cluster tracing back 40 million to 50 million years ago, along with herons and pelicans.
While loons and ducks share habitat on Minnesota lakes, they aren’t close relatives. Ducks are closer cousins to geese and swans.
After sharing a common ancestor, penguins and loons developed distinct characteristics. Loons can fly, but struggle to move on land; penguins can’t fly, but waddle on land. Penguins use flipper-like wings to swim; loons use webbed feet for underwater propulsion.
They have some similar features, however, including dense bones to help dive underwater and their tuxedo coloring.
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Minnesota United, the Liberia Lone Star National Football Team and SARX today announced that the international friendly against the Liberia National Team, scheduled for July 26, 2026, has been canceled.
While we were looking forward to welcoming the Liberia National Team and celebrating the strong ties between Minnesota’s Liberian community and our club, circumstances outside of our control have made it necessary to cancel the match. We appreciate the understanding of our supporters and wish the Liberia National Team all the best.
Fans who purchased tickets to the match will be refunded within approximately 3-10 business days.
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