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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider remains optimistic despite the team's 5-13 start to the season, stating, "It's early still in the season," and welcoming any doubts from critics. After returning from Tommy John surgery, Strider pitched five innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing two runs while striking out five, although his fastball velocity was slightly reduced. He emphasizes his role in helping the team, as the Braves prepare to face the Minnesota Twins in...

The Mets entered their series against the Minnesota Twins with a strong record but faced their first losing streak after a 4-3 extra-innings defeat on Wednesday, largely due to poor performance with runners in scoring position. Despite a late-game rally in the eighth inning, manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the need for improvement, while Brandon Nimmo expressed pride in the team's resilience. As they prepare to face the Cardinals, the Mets will also need to adjust...

The Minnesota Twins faced a tense moment in their home game against the New York Mets on Wednesday, where first baseman Ty France emerged as the hero. Leading 3-0 entering the eighth inning, the Twins saw their advantage slip away as relief pitcher Griffin Jax struggled, allowing Mets players Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker to hit consecutive RBI doubles, followed by an RBI single from Luisangel Acuna that tied the game. France's pivotal performance ultimately...

TheMets staged a comeback from a late 3-0 deficit but lost to the Twins, 4-3, in 10 innings during their series finale in Minnesota. In the eighth inning, the Mets rallied to tie the game with key hits from Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Jesse Winker, and Luisangel Acuña. Despite having a chance to win in the 10th, Winker grounded into a double play, and Ty France's single sealed the victory for the Twins. Full Article

Minnesota Twins infielder Jose Miranda faced a tough week, worsened by a freak injury after being optioned to the minors. While shopping at a Target in Minneapolis, he sustained a strained left hand trying to catch a falling case of water, leading to his placement on the Triple-A injured list. Miranda, who struggled with a .167 batting average and was demoted following a baserunning mistake, will be sidelined for at least seven days, although the...