CFT 23 – Mechanics Talk

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...

SummaryThe Cincinnati Reds, struggling early in the 2025 season, celebrated a turnaround with an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners, highlighted by Austin Hays' impressive debut, where he recorded four RBIs, including a three-run homer. Hays became the third Reds player since 1920 to achieve this feat in his debut, joining Mike Moustakas and Ryan Lavarnway. With the return of Hays and other key players, the Reds hope to build momentum after winning seven of...

SummaryThe Baltimore Orioles, after two consecutive postseason appearances, have struggled at the start of the season with a 6-10 record, placing them last in the AL East, putting manager Brandon Hyde under pressure. MLB insider Jim Bowden suggests Hyde could be dismissed around the All-Star break if the team doesn't improve, especially with his inconsistent lineups and a struggling offense that has shown stark contrasts in performance. Injuries have compounded the team's troubles, but Hyde...