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Minnesota Twins’ Offense Powers Team To 12-4 Victory Over the Pittsburgh Pirates

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 5:04 PM ET

The offense of the Minnesota Twins had a great afternoon at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They led the team to a 12-4 victory. Second Baseman Kody Clemens had 3 RBI, Left Fielder Willi Castro added 3 RBI, and Center Fielder Byron Buxton had 2 RBI. Buxton also hit for the first cycle of his MLB career. Will the Minnesota Twins’ offense be able to keep it going?

Minnesota Twins Season Summary

First career cycle for All-Star Byron Buxton! https://t.co/fXqI8Sheok pic.twitter.com/WfrAvWLPIY

— MLB (@MLB) July 12, 2025

It has been an underwhelming season for the Minnesota Twins(47-48). They are in second place in the American League Central. Even with a great performance this afternoon, Minnesota’s offense has been weak. They are 23rd in batting average, 11th in home runs, and 19th in runs scored. Buxton leads the ballclub in many offensive categories. He is also 15th in the league in stolen bases.

Minnesota’s pitching staff has been middling in 2025. They are 19th in ERA, 12th in WHIP, and 21st in opposing batting average. Starting Pitcher Joe Ryan is seventh in the league in wins, 13th in ERA, and 12th in strikeouts. With such mediocre statistics, it is no surprise the ballclub is hovering around .500.

Final Thoughts

Minnesota closes out the first half of its regular season tomorrow afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hopefully, the Minnesota Twins will be able to get hot in the second half of the year.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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