![The Twins have lost 6 of 8 but picked up a game on Cleveland in the American League Central race. The Twins have lost 6 of 8 but picked up a game on Cleveland in the American League Central race.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-OBER-0827.jpg?w=132)
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![The Twins have lost 6 of 8 but picked up a game on Cleveland in the American League Central race. The Twins have lost 6 of 8 but picked up a game on Cleveland in the American League Central race.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-OBER-0827.jpg?w=132)
The Twins have lost 6 of 8 but picked up a game on Cleveland in the American League Central race.
![The outfielder from Forest Lake is hitting .307 with 20 extra-base hits and a 1,100 OPS since rejoining the big league team in July. The outfielder from Forest Lake is hitting .307 with 20 extra-base hits and a 1,100 OPS since rejoining the big league team in July.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-WALLNER-0827.jpg?w=132)
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Twins’ Matt Wallner is just looking for a pitch to hit
The outfielder from Forest Lake is hitting .307 with 20 extra-base hits and a 1,100 OPS since rejoining the big league team in July.
![Twins pitcher David Festa Twins pitcher David Festa](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-FESTA-0806.jpg?w=132)
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Twins relying on young, locally sourced starting pitchers down the stretch
'I can tell you that we're ready,' North St. Paul and Concordia grad Louie Varland said. 'It's gonna be fun.'
![Twins outfielder Byron Buxton points to the sky after hitting a home run Twins outfielder Byron Buxton points to the sky after hitting a home run](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/STP-Z-Twins-Tigers-Baseball_200502778.jpg?w=132)
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Twins place Byron Buxton on injured list, option Louie Varland to St. Paul
The Twins recalled Ronny Henriquez to take Varland's spot, and are sending Edouard Julien to Texas.
![Twins went 1-1 in two Varland starts during a homestand against AL Central rivals Kansas City and Cleveland. "I'll build off that," he said. Twins went 1-1 in two Varland starts during a homestand against AL Central rivals Kansas City and Cleveland. "I'll build off that," he said.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AP24227644503034.jpg?w=132)
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Quality start shows Twins that Louie Varland can help down the stretch
Twins went 1-1 in two Varland starts during a homestand against AL Central rivals Kansas City and Cleveland. "I'll build off that," he said.
![An MRI revealed no tear in Buxton's right hip, but manager Rocco Baldelli said there are still "some decisions we have to make." An MRI revealed no tear in Buxton's right hip, but manager Rocco Baldelli said there are still "some decisions we have to make."](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-2165873704_201313808.jpg?w=132)
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Twins weighing injured list stay for injured center fielder Byron Buxton
An MRI revealed no tear in Buxton's right hip, but manager Rocco Baldelli said there are still "some decisions we have to make."
![In his MLB debut, the right-hander allowed two runs on five hits, and struck out five, in five innings In his MLB debut, the right-hander allowed two runs on five hits, and struck out five, in five innings](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-ZEBBY1-0814.jpg?w=132)
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With rookie Zebby Matthews on mound, Twins roll Kansas City, 13-3
In his MLB debut, the right-hander allowed two runs on five hits, and struck out five, in five innings
![Twins outfielder Byron Buxton rounds the bases after a home run Twins outfielder Byron Buxton rounds the bases after a home run](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/STP-Z-Brewers-Twins-Baseball_200315022.jpg?w=132)
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Twins get good news from MRI of Byron Buxton’s hip
The MRI show no tear, and the center fielder remains day to day.
![Kansas City started the game a half-game behind Minnesota for the third American League wild card spot, Kansas City started the game a half-game behind Minnesota for the third American League wild card spot,](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AP24226043839271.jpg?w=132)
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Twins gain some breathing room with 8-3 victory over Royals
Kansas City started the game a half-game behind Minnesota for the third American League wild card spot,
![Zebby Matthews throws a ball from the mound. Zebby Matthews throws a ball from the mound.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Zebby-Matthews_4X1A2836.jpg?w=132)
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Twins prospect Zebby Matthews set to make MLB debut against the Royals
The 6-foot-5, 225-pound right-hander who started the season in Class A will pitch Tuesday against Kansas City.