Cease, White Sox top Twins 11-0 to win big series into break
Dylan Cease spun a one-hitter over seven innings in his latest masterful start for the Chicago White Sox in an 11-0 victory over the Minnesota TwinsJULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEVIN SMELTZER
Optioned to Triple-A Smeltzer was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Impact Smeltzer will return to Triple-A after serving as the Twins' fifth starter since late May. The 26-year-old owns a 4.02 ERA and 1.21 WHIP on the season over 12 starts, but over his last three outings he's produced a far less ideal 8.76 ERA and 2.03 WHIP. Smeltzer was moved in order to open a roster spot for Chris Archer (hip), who was activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday. Minnesota won't need a fifth starter again until the first week of August, at which point Smeltzer will likely be called up from St. Paul.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goes three innings in no-decision Smeltzer didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 6-2 defeat at the hands of the White Sox, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with one strikeout in three innings.
Impact Smeltzer permitted both runs on four baserunners in the first inning but was able to prevent Chicago from scoring over the next two frames. Manager Rocco Baldelli opted to remove the 26-year-old with the top of Chicago's order due up for a third time despite having tossed only 67 pitches -- his second lowest total in 12 turns. Smeltzer concludes the first half with a 4.02 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 37 strikeouts in 62.2 innings.
JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox get HRs from Anderson, Engel in 6-2 win over Twins
The Chicago White Sox powered past the first-place Minnesota Twins 6-2 for their fourth straight winJULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox bring 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Twins
The Chicago White Sox hit the road against the Minnesota Twins trying to prolong a three-game road winning streakJULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox rout Twins 12-2, extend win streak to three games
Luis Robert hit his first grand slam, Johnny Cueto pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-2 to extend their winning streak to three gamesJULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows seven runs in game Smeltzer did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Rangers, allowing seven runs on eight hits while striking out two and walking three across 3.1 innings.
Impact Smeltzer had two rough innings Saturday, allowing three runs in the second inning and four runs in the fourth before being pulled. All seven of the runs Smeltzer allowed came on home runs. The lefty threw 50 of 81 pitches for strikes across 3.1 frames. It was arguably his worst outing of the year and ballooned his ERA to 3.92.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Semien 4 RBIs, Seager HR power Rangers past Twins 9-7
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking RBI triple in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 9-7JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers face the Twins leading series 1-0
The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Minnesota TwinsJULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gives up three homers in loss Smeltzer (4-2) gave up three earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings to take the loss in a 3-1 defeat to the Orioles on Sunday.
Impact Despite pitching a quality start, Smeltzer struck out only three Orioles and was done in by three solo shots to take his second loss of the year. His 85 pitches were the least that he has thrown since June 5th. The 26-year-old left-hander depends on precision control since his fastball tops out at around 90 mph. The Orioles took advantage of his lack of velocity by pouncing on a couple of 88 mph fastballs for home runs. Smeltzer is expected to take the mound Saturday at Texas.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wells wins 6th straight decision, Orioles beat Twins 3-1
Tyler Wells took a no-hit bid into the fifth inning for the second straight start and won his sixth consecutive decision in leading the Baltimore Orioles over the Minnesota Twins 3...JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles aim to break 4-game road slide, play the Twins
The Baltimore Orioles will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Minnesota TwinsJULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miranda, Twins rally again in bottom of 9th, beat Orioles
Jorge Polanco hit a tying homer and Jose Miranda delivered a game-ending single as the Minnesota Twins again rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and beat the Bal...JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throwing 140 pitches isn't unbelievable; ask Twins' Smeltzer Twins pitcher Devin Smeltzer’s goal is to go deep into games. He once threw 140 pitches in one.
JUNE 30, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Fans nine in no-decision Smeltzer didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out nine witho...
Impact The southpaw established a new season high in strikeouts as he tossed 63 of 95 pitches for strikes, but Smeltzer had to settle for a no-decision as the Twins didn't get on the board until the seventh inning in an eventual 3-2 loss. The quality start was Smeltzer's fifth in nine big-league outings this season, and he sports a 2.86 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB through 50.1 innings.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco, Twins win 6-0, split doubleheader with Guardians
Jorge Polanco drove in three runs in his first game back from the injured list and rookie Josh Winder pitched six stellar innings as the Minnesota Twins earned a day-night doublehe...JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians host the Twins on 4-game home skid
The Cleveland Guardians play the Minnesota Twins looking to stop a four-game home skidJUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sánchez, Gray power Twins past Guardians in series opener
Gary Sánchez had four RBIs and Sonny Gray pitched seven superb innings to help the Minnesota Twins stretch their lead in the AL Central with an 11-1 blowout of the Cleveland Guardi...JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bounces back for fourth win Smeltzer (4-1) earned the win over Cleveland on Thursday, pitching six scoreless innings during which he gave up three hits and struck out three batters.
Impact Smeltzer was pummeled for six earned runs over 4.1 frames in his worst outing of the season in his previous appearance, but he responded with one of his better performances of the campaign Thursday. This was the second time in 2022 that the left-hander tossed a scoreless outing, and he kept the ball in the park for the first time in his past four appearances. Smeltzer hasn't struck out many batters this season -- he has 22:11 K:BB over 44.1 innings -- but he has managed a solid 3.05 ERA and 1.06 WHIP while registering a 4-1 record.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gordon's homer helps Twins slow Guardians in 1-0 win
The Minnesota Twins dodged a sweep by cooling off the Cleveland Guardians in a 1-0 winJUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10
Oscar Gonzalez tied the game with a two-run single and scored on Owen Miller’s go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to beat t...JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roughed up in loss Smeltzer (3-1) allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings, taking the loss versus Arizona on Friday.
Impact Smeltzer only kept runs off the board in the second inning, and Jordan Luplow took him deep twice in the contest. Homers have become an increasing problem for Smeltzer, who has yielded seven long balls in his last three starts after opening the campaign with no homers against in four appearances. The southpaw has a 3.52 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 19:11 K:BB across 38.1 innings overall. He's projected for a home start versus the Guardians next week.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Luplow slugs 2 HRs, Diamondbacks top Twins 7-2
Jordan Luplow homered twice to back Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks host the Twins to begin 3-game series
The Arizona Diamondbacks start a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on FridayJUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jeffers gets go-ahead hit; Gray, Twins 'pen blanks Mariners
Ryan Jeffers hit an RBI single off the center-field wall to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins went on to beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
