Derek Shelton Takes Notice of Minnesota Twins' Chemistry
Shelton is loving what he's seeing from his squad.
The Minnesota Twins were supposed to be one of the worst teams in baseball this year. Nobody told them that, and right now they are playing like a team that did not get the memo. After Monday night's 13-6 blowout win over the Boston Red Sox at Target Field, first-year manager Derek Shelton could not stop talking about the energy in the dugout and the way his guys have come together as a group.
"This group really likes each other," Shelton said postgame. "It's a tight-knit group ... and I think the one thing about it is they all understand their roles and they're all doing a really good job in their roles.
" That quote says a lot about where this team is right now . The Twins sit at 10-7 on the season, tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central, and they have won seven of their last eight games after opening 2026 with a rough 1-4 start. Monday Night Was a Statement The win over the Red Sox was as complete as it gets.
Minnesota scored early, scored often, and never let Boston back into the game. The Minnesota Twins are tied for the best record in the American League! š„ Their 13-run offensive outburst against Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox: pic.