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Twins set out to play meaningful games in September, and they are
The Twins have 22 games left and their playoff odds are 8.2%, per FanGraphs, after a seven-loss-in-eight-game skid near the end of August.
- The Minnesota Twins enter September playing meaningful baseball, chasing a postseason berth with 22 games remaining in the regular season.
- Tom Pohlad, the new face of team ownership, established the objective of playing meaningful games in September upon replacing former president of baseball operations Derek Falvey.
- The Twins capped their recent homestand with an 11-6, 12-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Outfielder Luke Keaschall told reporters, "If we don't, we have to show up to the field the next day with the right attitude to win that day."
- FanGraphs lists the team's postseason odds at 8.2%, including a 3.0% chance to win the American League Central and a 5.2% chance to nab a wild card.
- Heading out on the road, the team plays three games against the White Sox in Chicago before facing the Tigers, with their final matchup against the Guardians setting up a pivotal stretch.
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Leaning Left0Leaning Right9Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Right
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- 60% of the sources lean Right
60% Right
C 40%
R 60%
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