Twins’ Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance | Minnesota Twins News

The Twins’ playoff hopes took a hit after a brutal 7-4 loss in West Sacramento, undone by a disastrous sixth inning that handed the Athletics the lead they never surrendered. Despite early sparks — Brooks Lee’s homer, Larnach and Culpepper’s back-to-back blasts, and Royce Lewis’ sacrifice fly — the bullpen collapsed, surrendering four straight hits including a game-changing two-run triple. Now at 64-70, the team faces a make-or-break stretch against division rivals: six games vs. the White Sox, six vs. the Tigers, and three vs. the Guardians. With injuries looming — Byron Buxton sidelined with hip discomfort — depth is thin, but rookies like Kaelen Culpepper offer hope. They kick off this critical series Friday night at Target Field against Luis Castillo and the White Sox. How they respond could define 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/9ce285318a62d0de