The Minnesota Twins' pitching collapsed in a 10-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies on July 20, 2025. Despite Byron Buxton's offense, the loss hurts their playoff hopes.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was another tough day at the office for the Minnesota Twins, who capped off a miserable series in Colorado with a 10-6 thumping at the hands of the Rockies. The loss at Coors Field on Sunday marked the Twins' third straight defeat, sinking the team four games below .500 and casting a long shadow over their already fading playoff hopes.
The defeat further complicated the Twins' playoff hopes as they remain 11 games behind the division-leading Detroit Tigers.
The thin air of Denver was not kind to the Twins' pitching staff, which surrendered 10 runs to a Rockies team that secured its first home series win of the season. While the offense, led by the consistently productive Byron Buxton, managed to put six runs on the board, it was nowhere near enough to overcome the pitching implosion. The loss drops Minnesota to a disappointing 47-51 record, a deep hole to climb out of with the season ticking away.
While the on-field results were bleak, the front office is making moves to shake things up. The team officially activated right-hander Zebby Matthews from the 15-day injured list before the series finale. Matthews is coming off a dominant rehab start for the St. Paul Saints where he struck out nine over four scoreless innings, offering a potential boost to the beleaguered pitching staff. To make room, prospect Travis Adams was optioned back to Triple-A after allowing six runs in nine innings during his brief MLB stint.
More help could be on the way soon. Starting pitcher Bailey Ober (left hip impingement) and second baseman Luke Keaschall are both progressing on their rehab assignments with the Saints and are expected to rejoin the big-league club shortly. Ober's stability in the rotation and Keaschall's bat in the lineup have been sorely missed. Their return could provide a much-needed jolt of energy and talent as the Twins desperately try to stay afloat in the AL Central race.
The Twins are at a crossroads. Mired in a losing streak and falling further behind in the AL Central, the season feels like it's slipping away. However, with the trade deadline looming and key reinforcements in Zebby Matthews, Bailey Ober, and Luke Keaschall returning to the fold, the next two weeks are absolutely critical. Can the fresh arms and returning bats provide the spark needed to turn this ship around? Or will this Mile High meltdown be the beginning of the end for their 2025 playoff aspirations? Buckle up, Twins Territory, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
