Los Angeles AngelsvsMinnesota Twins
LAA 2/MIN 4
Things to say
The Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 at Target Field.
01
opener
Twins took it 4-2, nothing flashy. Angels just couldn't string anything together with runners on. Kind of a getaway-day grind.
02
key player
Twins' starter set the tone early, got into his stuff and kept the heart of the order off balance into the seventh.
03
hot take
Angels at 38-59, come on. Two runs on the road again, that offense is asleep.
04
deep cut
Watch the Minnesota bullpen there late. Manager didn't go to the pen too early for once and it held.
05
exit
Anyway, we'll see if the Twins can keep it rolling next series. Long season.
The recap
Twins took care of business at Target Field, handling the Angels 4-2 to nudge back toward .500. It stayed close all afternoon, but Minnesota's bats did just enough against the heart of the order while the bullpen slammed the door late.
The Angels never really got into their stuff at the plate, stranding chances and settling for a couple of runs that were never going to be enough. Getaway-day win for the home nine, and the Halos limp back to Anaheim at 38-59.