Twins Back in Action Tonight, Look to Extend HR Streak & More

The Minnesota Twins are playing some great baseball right now, unfortunately for them, the Cleveland Guardians are playing equally as well. The Twins currently sit 6.0 games out of 1st place, but do hold a +1 game advantage in the Wild Card.

Before a well-deserved day off yesterday, the Twins went 3-3 on series wins for their 9-game western road-trip including taking 2 of 3 from the first place Seattle Mariners. Winning 6 of 9 on that trip, they return home tonight to take on a struggling Detroit team that is 8 games under .500. The Twins, though, have more than just a win on their radar. Minnesota currently has a living streak of 19-straight games with a homerun. On Sunday, Trevor Larnach kept that streak alive with what ended up being the game-winning homerun in the top of the 8th. The longest streak in MLB history came only a few years ago when the Yankees homered in 31-straight games.

With the All-Star break less than two weeks away, the Twins have an opportunity to carry serious momentum into second half of this season. With three of their final four series’ coming against teams in either last or second-to-last of their respective divisions (Tigers, White Sox & Giants), Minnesota can easily apply some pressure to the Guardians by shrinking the gap before the long break.

Twins vs. Tigers is set for a 6:40 CT first pitch tonight.

Below is the latest Twins press release as well:

MINNESOTA TWINS HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: JULY 2-7

Twins to host Detroit and Houston over Fourth of July week

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins – who are 14-6 in their last 20 games – return to Target Field this evening to begin their seventh homestand of this season, a six-game Fourth of July week stay against the Detroit Tigers (3 games; tonight, July 2-Thursday, July 4) and Houston Astros (3 games; Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 7).

TICKETS AVAILABLE

Season, group and single-game tickets for the Twins’ 2024 regular season home schedule at Target Field are available via twins.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS, or in-person at the Target Field Ticket Office.

YOUR ’SOTA SUMMER STARTS HERE

Summers in the North Star State are special and a day or evening at Target Field makes it even better! Through Labor Day, the Twins have your ’Sota Summer covered with theme nights, gate giveaways and more. This homestand features one theme day (sold-out Wine, Women & Baseball on Sunday, July 7); four gate giveaways (Topps Baseball Cards on Wednesday, July 3; Twins City Connect Beach Towel presented by Pentair on Friday, July 5; Pablo López Bobblehead presented by Delta Air Lines on Saturday, July 6; and Kids Joe Ryan Replica Jersey on Sunday, July 7); one Kids Day presented by Target and Gillette Children’s (Sunday, July 7) and one postgame fireworks show (Wednesday, July 3). Saturday’s 1:10 p.m. game against the Astros is a 612 Saturday presented by Carbliss with media partner Bally Sports North, in which fans can enjoy $6 drink specials, $1 snacks and $2 food specials from when gates open until first pitch.

PABLO DAY

Whenever right-handed pitcher Pablo López starts at Target Field, fans can celebrate “Pablo Day” with the Twins’ Pablo Day Ticket Package; Pablo is next expected to start on July 5 (subject to change). Fans who purchase this package will receive a ticket to the game and an exclusive Pablo-themed jersey, which pays tribute to his Venezuelan roots. A portion of the proceeds of each package sold benefit local nonprofits Children’s Minnesota, Project Success and Ruff Start Rescue, which were all selected by Pablo and Kaylee López. Pablo Day ticket package purchasers will also be seated together in section 101. (Please note that returning “Pablo Day” attendees have the option of purchasing a section 101 ticket without the jersey.)

NOTABLE FIRST PITCHES AND SPECIAL GUESTS

The following special guests will throw out ceremonial first pitches prior to games on the upcoming homestand:

• Minnesota Timberwolves first round draft picks Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. (Tuesday, July 2)
• 2024 U.S. Olympic Diving team members Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook (Tuesday, July 2)
• 2024 Ms. Softball award winner Cece Hanson (Tuesday, July 2)
• 90th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival royal court members Mara Lien, Kharisma Naidu and Avalon Roberts (Tuesday, July 2)
• University of Minnesota Head Baseball Coach Ty McDevitt (Wednesday, July 3)
• 2024 Mr. Baseball award winner Riley Leatherman (Thursday, July 4)
• 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field team member Dakotah Lindwurm (Friday, July 5)

Additionally, on Saturday, July 6, the Twins will recognize state champions from across the Minnesota State High School League’s 2024 spring sports and activities slate during a special pregame, on-field parade.

A full rundown of the Twins’ seventh homestand of the 2024 season, including theme nights and ticket deals, follows:

TWINS VS. DETROIT TIGERS: TUESDAY, JULY 2 – THURSDAY, JULY 4 (3 GAMES)

Tuesday, July 2 vs. Detroit Tigers presented by Twisters from Universal Pictures (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Twins x Thrivent At Bat for Impact: Through the Twins x Thrivent At Bat for Impact program, fans can vote on featured nonprofits during home games at Target Field, learning about the powerful work they do while helping direct $200,000 via four voting cycles throughout the season. Cycle 2 focused on ensuring all kids have the opportunity to play the games they love, featuring nonprofits Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Special Olympics Minnesota, Highland Friendship Club and YMCA of the North. The results of Cycle 2 will be announced, and all four featured nonprofits will be celebrated and presented with their respective donation amounts, prior to Tuesday’s game against the Tigers.
• Timberwolves Draft Picks First Pitches: Minnesota Timberwolves 2024 first round draft picks Rob Dillingham (No. 8 overall) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (No. 27 overall) will each throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Tuesday night. Dillingham played collegiately at the University of Kentucky and earned 2023-24 SEC Sixth Man of the Year honors as a freshman, while Shannon Jr. was a third-team All-American this past season at the University of Illinois.
• Olympic First Pitches: University of Minnesota alumna Sarah Bacon and her synchronized diving partner Kassidy Cook – who both recently qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Diving team and are slated to compete in Paris this summer – will throw out ceremonial first pitches prior to the series opener against the Tigers. Bacon, who will also compete individually in the 3-meter competition, and Cook are currently training at the University of Minnesota and are due to depart for France on July 14.
• Ms. Softball Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Cece Hanson, who was named the 2024 Ms. Softball award winner by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund and the Minnesota All Sports Alliance. An outfielder from Rosemount High School, Hanson has committed to play collegiately at South Dakota State University.
• Hopkins Raspberry Festival Royalty First Pitches: In honor of the 90th Hopkins Raspberry Festival, set for July 17-21, three members of the raspberry royal court will throw out a ceremonial first pitch: Mara Lien (Queen), Kharisma Naidu (Princess) and Avalon Roberts (Princess).

Wednesday, July 3 vs. Detroit Tigers presented by Topps (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 6:00 p.m.)

• Gate Giveaway – Baseball Cards: The first 20,000 fans through the gates on July 3 will receive a pack of baseball cards presented by Topps.
• Ceremonial First Pitch – Ty McDevitt: University of Minnesota Head Baseball Coach Ty McDevitt will throw out a ceremonial first pitch. McDevitt was named head coach on May 22, 2024, following John Anderson’s retirement.
• Fireworks!: Fans can enjoy a fireworks show following the game.

Thursday, July 4 vs. Detroit Tigers (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)

• Mr. Baseball Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Riley Leatherman, who was recently named the 2024 Mr. Baseball award winner by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund and the Minnesota All Sports Alliance. A right-handed pitcher and shortstop from Wayzata High School, Leatherman has committed to play collegiately at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• Fourth of July: Celebrate Independence Day at Target Field! Fans can take advantage of the following daily ticket deals: All You Can Eat Legends Landing, Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology and Bally Sports North, and TickPick Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.

TWINS VS. HOUSTON ASTROS: FRIDAY, JULY 5 – SUNDAY, JULY 7 (3 GAMES)

Friday, July 5 vs. Houston Astros presented by Pentair (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

• Gate Giveaway – Twins City Connect Beach Towel: The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a Twins City Connect Beach Towel presented by Pentair.
• Olympic Marathon First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm, the first Minnesotan to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Lindwurm is from St. Francis, MN, makes her home in the Twin Cities area and will represent the U.S. in the women’s marathon in Paris.

Saturday, July 6 vs. Houston Astros presented by Delta Air Lines (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)

• 612 Saturday presented by Carbliss with media partner Bally Sports North: Get to Target Field when gates open for 612 Saturday presented by Carbliss with media partner Bally Sports North! From 11:00 a.m. until first pitch, fans can enjoy $6 drink specials, $1 snacks and $2 food specials, while receiving the Twins’ best gate giveaways.
• Gate Giveaway – Pablo López Bobblehead: The first 10,000 fans through the Target Field gates on Saturday will receive a Pablo López Bobblehead presented by Delta Air Lines.
• Minnesota State High School League Baseball and Softball Champions Recognition: The Twins will recognize the winners of the Minnesota State High School League Softball State Tournament, which took place in early June in Mankato, and the winners of the Minnesota State High School League Baseball State Tournament, which was on June 21-22 at Target Field. Softball champions are: New Ulm Cathedral (Class A), Randolph (Class 2A), Mankato East (Class 3A) and Rogers (Class 4A). Baseball champions are: Springfield (Class A), Rockford (Class 2A), Totino-Grace (Class 3A) and East Ridge (Class 4A).
• Minnesota State High School League Spring Activity Recognition: Prior to the game, state champions from across the Minnesota State High School League’s spring sports and activities slate are invited to take the field for a parade around the warning track, in recognition of their success.

Sunday, July 7 vs. Houston Astros (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)

• Theme Day – Wine, Women & Baseball (SOLD OUT): Fans who purchased this sold-out theme day package receive a ticket to the game, an exclusive Twins tumbler with handle and straw, as well as access to an exclusive pregame hospitality event at the Keeper’s Heart Town Ball Tavern. One lucky package purchaser will also have the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.
• Gate Giveaway –Joe Ryan Replica Kids Jersey: The first 5,000 kids ages 12-and-under will receive a Joe Ryan Replica Kids Jersey.
• Kids Day presented by Target and Gillette Children’s: Every Sunday home game at Target Field is Kids Day presented by Target and Gillette Children’s! Among the activities:

• • Thanks to U.S. Bank, kids’ meals are half price – just $4 – at select concession stands.
  • A member of the T.C. Sluggers Kids Club will be the Play Ball kid.
  • Families can enjoy all the fun of Bullseye’s Backyard presented by Target, located on the Gate 34 Lawn, featuring interactive activities including Big Catch, Run the Bases and a coloring mural to let kids of all ages leave their mark on Target Field. Kids can print their own baseball cards, win ticket upgrades, get a custom screen-printed bag or bandanna and even the chance to be selected as the Target Ball Kid for a game.
  • Postgame, kids can run the bases courtesy of Target and Gillette Children’s.

DAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONS

Fans can find their ticket to savings throughout the homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials and Ballpark Activations:

• TickPick Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North (Every game): Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi, courtesy of TickPick and media partner Bally Sports North. Hot dog and soda available at the Mill City Grill by section 311.
• All You Can Eat Legends Landing (Every game): Limitless ballpark food and drink favorites, plus a great view of the diamond and Minneapolis skyline with a ticket in Sections S-V.
• Student Discount (Monday-Thursday): Ballpark Access tickets are just $5 for students. Tickets are available via mobile delivery; plus, students can download a free Metro Transit ride pass.
• Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology and Bally Sports North (Monday-Thursday): Active military members or veterans with a valid ID, plus up to three guests, receive half-price Diamond Box High or Home Plate View tickets.
• Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (Weekday Day Games): Fans 55-and-better receive a $5 discount on Field Box, Treasure Island Cove and Left Field Bleacher tickets.
• Dollar Dog presented by Sheboygan Sausage Company (Tuesdays): Every Tuesday, hot dogs are just $1 at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands.
• Kids Day presented by Target and Gillette Children’s (Sundays): U.S. Bank kids’ meals are half price – just $4! Postgame, kids are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases.

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