Twins’ Ace Crumbles in Rough Start | Minnesota Twins News

Twins’ hopes took a brutal hit Monday night as they fell 13-4 to Cleveland, thanks to a franchise-worst six homers surrendered by ace Joe Ryan in just four innings. Despite a strong recent stretch—winning eight of nine with Ryan and Byron Buxton back in the lineup—the offense couldn’t overcome the early deficit, even with ten hits and Buxton’s return. Manager Derek Shelton admits the team’s recent slide is costly, especially as rivals surge and the Twins now trail the White Sox by five in the AL Central and sit three back in the Wild Card race. With the trade deadline looming, this loss adds pressure as the Twins aim to prove they can compete during a pivotal seven-game road trip. Ryan called it frustrating, admitting the Guardians executed their game plan perfectly against his mistakes. Now, the Twins must rally fast—or risk missing out on a chance to reshape their season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f18af6107a216b1