Minnesota Twins

Friday's topics included the Kentucky Derby, 1968 in sports, Scottie Pippen, Vikings Training Facility, the Twins struggles and a chat with Dustin Morse.

The Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 Thursday night in Chicago. Twins have now lost 12 of their last 14 games to fall to 10-17 this season, including a 3-10 mark away from Target Field.

The Twins will begin a lengthy road trip Thursday night with a game against the White Sox in Chicago. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. on AM 1240 WJON.

The Twins will try to avoid being swept by Toronto Wednesday afternoon in a matinee in Downtown Minneapolis. First pitch is set for 12:10 on AM 1240 WJON.

Lance Lynn turned in another disappointing start for the Twins, lasting five innings while allowing six runs on seven hits and five walks. Lynn, who was acquired as a free agent before the season, is now 0-3 with an earned run average of 8.37.

The Twins have recalled right handed relief pitcher John Curtiss from Triple-A Rochester and have optioned right handed pitcher Tyler Duffey. Curtiss compiled a 2.89 ERA over five relief appearances at Triple-A this season, striking out 17 batters and walking just two over 9 1/3 innings.

The Cincinnati Reds downed the Twins 8-2 Sunday to take 2 out of 3 over the weekend. Jose Berrios got hammered for 5 hits, 3 walks and 4 earned runs over 3 innings to take the loss and drop to 2-3. Tyler Mahle threw 6 1/3 innings with 1 earned run allowed for the win...

The last week has not been good for the Minnesota Twins who were swept for the second straight series, this time by the New York Yankees.

The Twins have now lost 6 games in a row after falling 7-4 at New York to the Yankees Wednesday night. Miguel Sano hit a 1st inning 2-run home run but the Yankees came back with 4 runs in the 3rd inning.

The Twins will look to avoid being swept when they meet the Yankees again Wednesday night. First pitch is set for 5:35 p.m. on AM 1240 WJON.