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 category 2014 2015
Runs 402 383
Batting average .248 .254
Home runs 70 76
On-base pct. .322 .307
Slugging pct. .376 .400
Pitching category 2014 2015
Overall ERA 4.26 3.81
Starters’ ERA 4.86 3.86
Opponent BA .273 .269
Walks 233 215
Strikeouts 570 537
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