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Washington Post
6 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Castro homers twice and Twins win 10-3, sending Athletics to 8th straight loss and 19th in 20 games
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Willi Castro hit a pair of solo homers and the Minnesota Twins scored four runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to hand the Athletics their eighth straight loss and 19th in their last 20 games, 10-3 on Tuesday night. Trevor Larnach and Castro homered and Byron Buxton added a two-run single in the sixth. Royce Lewis broke an 0-for-32 hitless streak with a bases-loaded two-run double in the seventh.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Castro homers twice and Twins win 10-3, sending Athletics to 8th straight loss and 19th in 20 games
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Willi Castro hit a pair of solo homers and the Minnesota Twins scored four runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to hand the Athletics their eighth straight loss and 19th in their last 20 games, 10-3 on Tuesday night. Trevor Larnach and Castro homered and Byron Buxton added a two-run single in the sixth. Royce Lewis broke an 0-for-32 hitless streak with a bases-loaded two-run double in the seventh. Castro's homers gave him six this season while Larnach's was his ninth in a three-hit night. Buxton had a career-high five RBIs in a 10-4 victory over the Athletics on Monday. Pablo López (5-3) pitched five innings and gave up two runs on four hits, three walks while striking out four before leaving with right shoulder tightness while warming before the sixth. After the game, manager Rocco Baldelli said the preliminary report is López has a lat strain. The A's have lost 19 of 20 games for fourth time in franchise history, according to Sportradar, and have been outscored by 97 runs over that time. Jacob Lopez (0-4) followed opener Grant Holman in the second and went 4 1/3 innings, giving up the three homers. He struck out a career-high nine. Tyler Soderstrom hit his first MLB triple. Key moment Lewis just missed his sixth career grand slam with his double off the left-center field wall but did snap an 0-for-32 hitless streak. Key stat The Athletics have given up 47 homers during their 1-19 plunge and 94 homers overall this season, most in the majors. Up next Minnesota's Zebby Matthews (0-1, 6.43 ERA) pitches against the Athletics' Jeffrey Springs (5-4, 4.72) on Wednesday. ___ AP MLB:
Newsweek
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Twins vs Mariners: Live Stream MLB, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners meet on Saturday in an exciting American League matchup at T-Mobile Park, with both teams entering with winning records. Willi Castro #50 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates with third base coach Tommy Watkins after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on... Willi Castro #50 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates with third base coach Tommy Watkins after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 30, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. More Photo byHow to Watch Twins vs. Mariners: Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. ET Venue: T-Mobile Park Channel: FOX (regional) Stream: Fubo (try for free) The Twins come into Saturday's matchup with a 31-25 record, but they've been inconsistent lately, going 5-5 over their last 10 games. While they've been strong at home (18-8), they've struggled on the road (13-17), which could be a factor as they head to Seattle for this one. That said, Minnesota opened the series with a big 12-6 win on Friday, highlighted by Trevor Larnach's grand slam despite a modest 1-for-4 night at the plate. Seattle, sitting at 30-26, is in a bit of a slump themselves, having lost seven of their last 10. The Mariners' recent struggles are raising eyebrows given the team's high expectations this season, especially after they dropped a series to the underwhelming 27-30 Nationals earlier in the week. Tune in to FOX (depending on your region) at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday to watch a fun matchup out of the MLB's American League when the Twins head to T-Mobile Park to face the Mariners. Live stream the Minnesota Twins vs. Seattle Mariners for free on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Twins OF Carson McCusker accidentally launches bat into left field during rainy matchup with Guardians
The rain got the best of Carson McCusker on Monday night. McCusker stepped up to the plate in the second inning of the Minnesota Twins' matchup with the Cleveland Guardians as decent rain was falling at Target Field in Minneapolis. But when the right fielder went to swing at a pitch, well, McCusker completely lost control of the bat. It wasn't just a little bit, either. McCusker sent his bat absolutely flying. The bat made it all the way into left field, where it calmly came to rest as everyone slowly realized what had happened. As Guardians players went to retrieve it, McCusker and the home plate umpire just stood there laughing. Carson McCusker nearly hit a home run with the bat… literally.#MNTwins — Talkin' Twins (@TalkinTwins) May 20, 2025 Whoops. To make the situation even better, McCusker had just been called up to the Twins from their Triple-A affiliate on Saturday. Monday was just his second game in the big leagues. But, to McCusker's credit, that very likely would've been a single had he actually made contact with the ball instead of trying to cut corners with his bat. Eventually, McCusker struck out looking. The game was tied 1-1 at the time, but Willi Castro hit an RBI double later in the inning to put the Twins up by a run. By the end of the third inning, however, officials decided they had had enough and sent the game into a rain delay. The game was called off for the day and will resume on Tuesday at 5:10 p.m. CT, with Game 2 of the series to follow. The Twins entered Monday's contest with a 26-21 record. They have won 13 of their last 14, too, after their impressive win streak came to an end on Sunday when the Milwaukee Brewers beat them, 5-2. The Guardians, on the other hand, came into Monday's game on a four-game losing skid. While McCusker is hoping to get the hang of things with his new club, Monday's bat incident was an incredible way for him to kick off his time with the Twins.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees Insider Points to Three Trade Targets as Infield Problems Grow
The New York Yankees have a problem they can't ignore. With Oswaldo Cabrera out for the rest of the season after ankle surgery, the team is suddenly staring at a glaring hole on the infield with not a lot of confidence in their internal options to fill it. The front office doesn't see Oswald Peraza as an everyday solution, and with DJ LeMahieu now 36 and still working his way back to full strength, they can't count on him to handle the load either. So, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic laid out several names the Yankees could target at the trade deadline, though each comes with its own set of complications. Advertisement And no, it's not Rafael Devers or Nolan Arenado. Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz walks back to the dugout after he flies out in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Osentoski-Imagn Images One option is Willi Castro of the Minnesota Twins. Castro recently returned from an oblique strain and has mostly played second base since his return but has experience at third as well. He's under contract for $6.4 million this season but hasn't exactly torn the cover off the ball—hitting just .221 with one homer, five RBIs, and a .613 OPS. Still, his defensive versatility makes him a potential stopgap. A bigger swing would be for the Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner, but the cost is significant. He's owed $23.5 million between this season and next and has a career .715 OPS. This year, he's hitting .280 but with no home runs and a .663 OPS. Acquiring Hoerner would also require the Yankees to shift Jazz Chisholm Jr. to third base, should they make that move. Advertisement Then there's Yandy Díaz of the Tampa Bay Rays. The veteran infielder is set to become a free agent after the season and is earning $12 million in the final year of his contract. He is hitting just .238 with six homers and a .691 OPS—but his career .800 OPS suggests there could be more in the tank. He is a first baseman who has not played much in the field this season. The Rays happen to be playing in the Yankees' spring training facility this season as their home is undergoing repairs from hurricane damage, may not want to send Diaz to a division rivale. Kuty shut down any idea that the Yankees are seriously exploring deals for either Arenado or Devers. The asking prices are sky-high, and the Yankees seem reluctant to take on another massive financial commitment for a long-term solution at third base. Related: Juan Soto Will Break Yankees Hearts This Weekend an Insider Predicts Related: Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe Shocked a Thankful Oswaldo Cabrera After Injury
