The Twins made history on Tuesday night, clinching the AL Central title with an 8-6 victory over the Angels. It marks the first time in franchise history that the Twins have won the division title in consecutive years.
The Twins jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning. They added two more in the third and two more in the fifth to take a commanding 8-2 lead. The Angels mounted a late rally, scoring four runs in the seventh inning, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Twins’ early lead.
The Twins were led by a strong performance from starting pitcher Jose Berrios, who pitched six innings and allowed just two runs on five hits. Berrios also struck out eight batters and walked none.
The Twins’ offense was also impressive, with Nelson Cruz leading the way with three hits and two RBIs. Jorge Polanco and Eddie Rosario also had two hits apiece, while Max Kepler and Miguel Sano each drove in a run.
The Twins have now secured their second consecutive AL Central title, and they will look to make a deep run in the playoffs. With a strong pitching staff and an explosive offense, the Twins are poised to make some noise in October.
This is an exciting time for Twins fans, as they celebrate the team’s historic accomplishment. The Twins have now set their sights on a World Series title, and they will look to continue their winning ways in the postseason.
