PABLO LÓPEZ NEWS

Falls to O's Lopez (15-10) took the loss Friday as the Twins were downed 7-2 by the Orioles, giving up two runs on six hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out eight.

Impact The right-hander pitched well, tossing 69 of 111 pitches for strikes in a must-win game for Minnesota, but Lopez served up a two-run homer to Ryan O'Hearn in the second inning, and his offense and bullpen couldn't rise to the occasion. Lopez did what he could to bolster the Twins' postseason hopes down the stretch, posting a 2.93 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 56:13 K:BB in 61.1 innings since the beginning of August, but to no avail. The 28-year-old will head into 2025 as one of the foundation pieces for the team's rotation, on a contract that still has three years and $64.5 million left on it.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take on the Orioles in first of 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins start a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday

SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roughed up in defeat Lopez (15-9) took the loss Sunday against Boston, allowing seven earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three in four innings.

Impact Lopez was unable to limit the long ball in this one, allowing a pair of three-run home runs to Triston Casas, who finished the day with three homers. Lopez matched his season-worst with seven earned runs Sunday, allowing two or more home runs for the first time since June 18. Despite Sunday's setback, Lopez has been excellent since the All-Star break, logging a 2.74 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 69:15 K:BB in 75.2 innings (12 starts) since the intermission. The 28-year-old is scheduled to make his final regular-season start next weekend against Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Twins meet the Red Sox with 1-0 series lead

The Minnesota Twins meet the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins vs. Red Sox is postponed by rain and a doubleheader is planned for Sunday

The game between the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox scheduled for Saturday was postponed because of rain

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins-Red Sox postponed Lopez and the Twins won't face the Red Sox on Saturday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Saturday's game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday, and Lopez will presumably start one of the two contests. The 28-year-old righty has made a start against the Red Sox once already this season in May, during which he gave up one earned run over six innings while striking out eight batters and collecting a win.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Twins face the Red Sox leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quality start streak at seven Lopez came away with a no-decision in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians, giving up two runs on eight hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander got staked to a 3-0 lead in the third inning and left the mound with the Twins still ahead, but Griffin Jax melted down in the eighth to deny Lopez his 16th win of the year. The quality start was Lopez's 18th of the season and seventh straight, a stretch in which he's posted a 1.35 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 43:8 K:BB through 46.2 innings. He lines up for his second outing this weekend in Boston as Minnesota tries to hang onto a wild-card spot in the American League.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Twins try to break 3-game road skid, play the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins will aim to break their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win No. 15 Lopez (15-8) earned the win Tuesday against the Angels, allowing four unearned runs on eight hits and one walk over seven innings. He struck out 10.

Impact The Minnesota righty picked up his sixth consecutive quality start -- 17th of the season -- with this dazzling 105-pitch performance. Although he generated only 13 whiffs on the evening, Lopez managed to post his third double-digit strikeout game of the season, marking his first since punching out 14 at Oakland on June 23. After pitching to an unsightly 5.11 ERA across 104 innings in the first half, the 28-year-old has returned to ace form since the All-Star break, firing a 1.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 62:12: K:BB over 65.1 innings. He lines up to make his next start against the division-leading Guardians on the road next week.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Angels

The Minnesota Twins look to break a four-game losing streak when they take on the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Streak ends but gets 14th win Lopez (14-8) earned the win Thursday against the Rays, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out nine.

Impact Lopez's streak of three straight outings without allowing a run ended Thursday against the Rays, but he still managed to pick up his 14th win, which is tied for the third most in the American League. Lopez's scoreless innings streak ended at 23.1, which is the longest single-season streak by a Twins pitcher since Tyler Duffey in 2019. The 28-year-old has eight quality starts over his last 10 appearances and has a 2.27 ERA in that span.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rays play the Twins with 2-1 series lead

The Tampa Bay Rays lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends scoreless streak Friday Lopez (13-8) picked up the win Friday, allowing six hits over 7.2 scoreless innings in a 2-0 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out three without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander extended his scoreless streak to 20.2 innings with another gem. Lopez has reeled off four straight quality starts, giving him 15 on the season, and since the All-Star break he's delivered a 1.92 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 43:10 K:BB over 51.2 innings. He'll look to give the Twins' playoff hopes another boost in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next week in Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays visit the Twins to open 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays to start a three-game series

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant in 12th win Lopez (12-8) allowed four hits and a walk while striking out nine over seven shutout innings to earn the win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact Lopez posted his second scoreless outing in a row, and this time he got enough run support to come away with the win. He has six quality starts in seven outings since the All-Star break, posting a 2.25 ERA over 44 innings in that span. Lopez's strong second half has trimmed his ERA from 5.11 to 4.26, and he's added a 1.14 WHIP and 161:33 K:BB through 148 innings across 26 starts overall. The right-hander's next start is projected to be at home versus the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Twins

The St. Louis Cardinals will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong start goes to waste Lopez allowed six hits and three walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Lopez wasn't dominant, but he was good enough for the first six innings. He threw 71 of 107 pitches for strikes, but his strong outing went to waste when Jorge Alcala gave up five runs in the seventh inning. This was Lopez's first scoreless outing since June 23, but he's managed to earn a quality start in five of his last six appearances. For the year, he has a 4.47 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 152:32 K:BB through 141 innings over 25 starts. Lopez is projected to make his next start at home versus the Cardinals.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins bring 3-game win streak into game against the Rangers

The Minnesota Twins are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 11th victory Lopez (11-8) earned the win Monday against the Royals, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and no walks over six innings. He struck out five.

Impact The Minnesota righty picked up his 12th quality start of the season with this 96-pitch effort. He looked to be in for a rough outing after allowing a solo homer -- his 22nd given up this season -- to Bobby Witt in the opening frame. However, Lopez settled in and generated a solid 15 whiffs en route to his fifth career win against Kansas City. The 28-year-old has been dependable since the All-Star break, going 3-1 with a 3.19 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 28:6 K:BB over 31 innings. He is currently slated to face the Rangers on the road for his next start this weekend.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Royals visit the Twins to open 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals to open a three-game series

AUGUST 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yields four runs in loss Lopez (10-8) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Cubs.

Impact Isaac Paredes did all the damage against Lopez, tagging him for a three-run home run in the first inning and an RBI single in the third. This was the first time in five starts Lopez allowed more than two runs, and the two strikeouts matched his season low. The right-hander's ERA is at 4.74 with a 1.16 WHIP and 144:29 K:BB over 129 innings across 23 starts this season. Lopez is projected to make his next start at home versus the Royals.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take win streak into game against the Cubs

The Minnesota Twins will attempt to continue a five-game win streak with a victory over the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures win No. 10 Lopez (10-7) picked up the win Wednesday in an 8-3 victory over the Mets, giving up two runs on three hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

Impact The right-hander delivered his 11th quality start of the season on 103 pitches (66 strikes), and his only real mistake on the afternoon got driven down the right-field line by Mark Vientos in the second inning for a two-run homer. Lopez has allowed two runs or less in six of his last seven starts, posting a 2.86 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 55:10 K:BB through 44 innings over that stretch. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road early next week against the Cubs.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mets aim to sweep series against the Twins

The New York Mets will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Minnesota Twins

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS