Twins

Twins prospect Luis Arraez is batting .385 with 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and 16 runs scored in 96 at-bats for the Twins this season. Because of his high level of performance he is forcing his way into the Twins lineup on a regular basis.

The Twins won 2 out of 3 games in Cleveland over the weekend to increase their lead in the American League Central to 6 1/2 games. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Twins go into the All Star break with a 5 1/2 game lead on Cleveland after falling 4-1 in 11 innings at home against Texas yesterday afternoon. Rougned Odor hit a 3-run home run off Adelberto Mejia in the 11th to put Texas on top.

The Twins lost 2 out of 3 games at Oakland and 4 out of 6 games on their road trip including a 7-2 loss to Oakland Thursday afternoon. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Twins lost 7-2 at Oakland Thursday afternoon and Minnesota finishes the road trip 2-4. Oakland won 2 out of 3 against the Twins. The Twins yesterday took a 1-0 lead in the first inning with Oakland tying the game at 1 in the 4th inning.

The Twins lose 8-6 at Oakland Tuesday night to begin a 3-game series. Minnesota went out to a 3-0 lead in the 3rd inning before Oakland started the comeback. The A's got a 2-run home run from Matt Olson before former Twin Chris Hermann hit a grand slam home run in the 4th inning.

The Twins and White Sox endured a 3-hour rain delay and the White Sox held on to beat the Twins 4-3 Sunday afternoon in Chicago. The White Sox won 2 out of 3 in the weekend series.

The Twins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 Tuesday night to open their 3-game series with the Rays. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me this morning. He says fans shouldn't overreact with the ebbs and flows this season.

The Twins lost 8-6 at home against Kansas City Sunday but won 2 out of 3 against the Royals over the weekend. Jon Krawcyncki from the Athletic filled in for Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan today on WJON. He was impressed with the honoring of Joe Mauer Saturday at Target Field.

The Twins were hurt by 5 errors including 3 in the 10th inning in their 9-6 loss in 10 innings Wednesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan said the bullpen takes some heat for letting in the runs but the defense made too many mistakes.