Then and now
The Twins were 44-50 at the 2014 All-Star break. This year they were 49-40. The big difference statistically is the ERA of the starting rotation. In other categories, the numbers at the break are pretty much the same as 2014:
Hitting category20142015
Runs402383
Batting average.248.254
Home runs7076
On-base pct..322.307
Slugging pct..376.400
Pitching category20142015
Overall ERA4.263.81
Starters' ERA4.863.86
Opponent BA.273.269
Walks233215
Strikeouts570537
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