We could know a lot more about these last-place Twins after this 10-game homestand. Will they remain in the basement? Or will they make a move to enter the pennant race?
AL Central
Fifth place, 44-51
Wild card
7 games back*
10-game homestand
Lost the first game Friday. They have two more against Tampa Bay, then three against Cleveland and four against the White Sox.
*-pending late Seattle game
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