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Holds Cubs in check in third win Festa (3-3) earned the win Wednesday against the Cubs, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Festa held a formidable Cubs lineup to just two runs on three singles, and he was able to limit the damage during Chicago's two-run fourth frame. The 25-year-old right-hander also tossed at least five innings while allowing two runs or fewer for just the third time in 10 outings this year. Festa owns a dicey 5.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 48:18 K:BB across 48 innings ahead of the All-Star break, but his rotation spot should remain intact as long as Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is on the injured list.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Twins beat Chicago Cubs 4-2, but Buxton injures hand

Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa each had an RBI as the Minnesota Twins scored a pair of first-inning runs for the second straight game in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs

JULY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins play the Cubs leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs

JULY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins top Cubs 8-1 behind strong start from Simeon Woods Richardson and late power surge

Simeon Woods Richardson pitched five scoreless innings for the Minnesota Twins in an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs before the bullpen took over against a tough lineup

JULY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Festa weathering ups and downs of young career with Twins' support MIAMI -- Ebbs and flows are just the status quo when it comes to young pitchers. Sometimes they’re up, and sometimes they’re down. David Fes...

JULY 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

Yields four early runs in loss Festa (2-3) took the loss against the Marlins on Thursday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven across six innings.

Impact Festa put the Twins behind early after yielding three runs in the first inning, highlighted by a two-run home run by Agustin Ramirez. Festa gave up another run in the third, but he settled over his final three innings -- striking out six batters over that span -- but didn't receive enough run support to fade the loss. He has a 7.28 ERA (in 29.2 innings) across six starts since being promoted from Triple-A St. Paul in early June, but that number is inflated by two outings in which he gave up eight runs each. Festa is slated to face the Cubs at home next week, which will likely be his last turn in the rotation before the All-Star break.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Agustín Ramírez's two-run homer leads Marlins past Twins 4-1

Agustín Ramírez hit a two-run home run, Xavier Edwards singled twice and the Miami Marlins won their fourth straight series with a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday

JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Marlins square off against the Twins with series tied 1-1

The Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins snap Marlins' eight-game winning streak with 2-1 victory

Brooks Lee and Carlos Correa drove in runs to back a strong start by Simeon Woods Richardson, and the Minnesota Twins beat Miami 2-1 on Wednesday night to end the Marlins’ eight-ga...

JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

David Festa, Twins shut down AL-best Tigers Byron Buxton hit a solo homer and David Festa pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings as the visiting Minnesota Twins downed the Detroit Tigers 4-1...

JUNE 28, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bounces back in second win Festa (2-2) earned the win Friday against the Tigers, giving up two hits in 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Impact It was an encouraging performance by the 28-year-old right-hander, who was peppered for eight runs on 12 hits his last time out. Friday marked the first time this year that he didn't issue a free pass, and it was also Festa's first scoreless outing of at least five frames so far. Festa will aim to build on this showing in his next scheduled appearance against the Marlins, as he still holds a rough 5.40 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 38:15 K:BB over 36.2 innings.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back in second win Festa (2-2) earned the win Friday against the Tigers, giving up no runs on two hits and no walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact It was a very encouraging performance by the 28-year-old right-hander, who was peppered for eight runs on 12 hits his last time out. Friday marked the first time this year that he didn't issue a free pass, and it was also Festa's first scoreless outing of at least five frames so far. Festa will aim to build on this showing in his next scheduled appearance against the Marlins, as he still holds a rough 5.40 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 38:15 K:BB over 36.2 innings.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

After nearly getting an opener, Festa fuels Twins win with best start of career DETROIT -- As of Thursday afternoon, the Twins simply had “TBA” listed as their starting pitcher for Friday’s game against the Tigers. David...

JUNE 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

David Festa turns in strong start as Twins beat Tigers The Twins spent the month of June looking for some stability from their starting rotation after watching a pair of pitchers go down with inj...

JUNE 28, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins keep their uptick ticking with series-opening win over Tigers The Twins won their third in a row, getting a good start from David Festa, a home run from Byron Buxton and more hot hitting from Brooks Lee...

JUNE 28, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Byron Buxton homers in the Twins' 4-1 victory over the Tigers

Byron Buxton homered and scored twice to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Friday night for their third straight victory

JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins top Mariners 10-1 after spark from Woods Richardson's strong start and Larnach's homer

Trevor Larnach homered with three RBIs after Simeon Woods Richardson started with five scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 10-1 after a rain delay...

JUNE 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Hit hard in bulk role Festa (1-2) took the loss Sunday against the Brewers, allowing eight runs on 12 hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was a rough day for Festa, who made his first appearance behind an opener this season. He gave up a solo home run to Rhys Hoskins, the first batter he faced, in the second inning before Brice Turang added on with a three-run blast in the fifth. Festa's ERA sits at 10.00 over his last four outings (18 innings). Overall, his ERA is up to 6.39 this season with a 1.61 WHIP and 32 strikeouts across 31 innings.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opener situation doesn't go quite to plan as Twins drop finale; Castro scratched MINNEAPOLIS -- After allowing 10 first-inning runs over their last nine games, the Twins decided to mix things up. They used reliever Danny...

JUNE 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Brewers pound 17 hits to complete 3-game sweep of Twins with 9-8 win

Rhys Hoskins homered, doubled and drove in two runs as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 9-8 victory

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting, could follow opener Festa won't start Sunday's game against the Brewers but could pitch behind opening pitcher Danny Coulombe, Audra Martin of Fanduel Sports Network North reports.

Impact Festa was initially penciled in to start Sunday and hasn't been reported to be dealing with an injury, so he's the likely candidate to work in a bulk-relief role. The right-hander has worked as a traditional starter in his six previous MLB outings this season and has posted a 4.78 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB across 26.1 innings.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting, could follow opener Festa won't start Sunday's game against the Brewers but could pitch behind opener Danny Coulombe, Audra Martin of Fanduel Sports Network North reports.

Impact Festa was initially penciled in to start Sunday and hasn't been reported to be dealing with an injury, so he's the likely candidate to work in a bulk role. The right-hander has worked as a traditional starter in his six previous MLB outings this year and has a 4.78 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB across 26.1 innings.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers take win streak into game against the Twins

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory against the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Jose Quintana pitches 6 crisp innings as the Brewers beat the struggling Twins 9-0

Jose Quintana pitched six innings of three-hit ball, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-0

JUNE 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Yanked in fourth inning Festa didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Reds, allowing four runs (two earned) on two hits and three walks with four strikeouts over 3.2 innings.

Impact Festa joined the Twins rotation in early June after Pablo Lopez (shoulder) was placed on the injured list. He's failed to complete four innings in two of three starts since and has allowed 12 earned runs with a 14:7 K:BB spanning 13.1 innings. In six starts this season, he has a 4.78 ERA in 26.1 innings. He's scheduled to make another turn in the rotation Sunday against Milwaukee.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Minnesota Twins beat Chicago Cubs 4-2, but Buxton injures hand

Twins play the Cubs leading series 1-0

Twins top Cubs 8-1 behind strong start from Simeon Woods Richardson and late power surge

Agustín Ramírez's two-run homer leads Marlins past Twins 4-1

Marlins square off against the Twins with series tied 1-1

Twins snap Marlins' eight-game winning streak with 2-1 victory

Byron Buxton homers in the Twins' 4-1 victory over the Tigers

Twins top Mariners 10-1 after spark from Woods Richardson's strong start and Larnach's homer

Brewers pound 17 hits to complete 3-game sweep of Twins with 9-8 win

Brewers take win streak into game against the Twins

Jose Quintana pitches 6 crisp innings as the Brewers beat the struggling Twins 9-0