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Friedl drives in a pair and Reds rally for 3rd straight win, 6-5 over Twins

TJ Friedl hit a decisive two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for their third straight win, 6-5 over the Minnesota Twins
JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins try to end 4-game road slide, play the Reds

The Minnesota Twins will attempt to break their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Cincinnati Reds
JUNE 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Mauricio Dubón's walk-off single lifts Astros over Twins 2-1, sweep 3-game series

Victor Caratini had a sacrifice fly in the ninth and Mauricio Dubón hit a walk-off single with two out in the 10th to help the Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 and sweep the thr...
JUNE 15, 2025 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Byron Buxton's bat backs righty David Festa as Twins top Rangers Deadspin | Byron Buxton's bat backs righty David Festa as Twins top Rangers
JUNE 12, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM
Gets into win column Wednesday Festa (1-1) earned the win over Texas on Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four batters over six innings.
Impact Festa finally picked up a victory in his fifth start of the season and also notched his first quality start. In fact, Wednesday marked the first time over his five outings that the right-hander has completed more than 4.2 frames. It was certainly a promising turnaround after Festa surrendered eight runs across 3.2 innings against the A's in his previous start. Festa has an opportunity to lock down a rotation spot with Pablo Lopez (shoulder) and Zebby Matthews (shoulder) both out for an extended period, and Festa's performance Wednesday could go a long way toward achieving that goal. He'll try to take another positive step the next time he takes the mound, which tentatively lines up to be on the road against Cincinnati.
JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton's 479-foot homer powers Twins to 6-2 win over Rangers

Byron Buxton launched a 479-foot home run, the second-longest in the majors this season, to power the Minnesota Twins past the Texas Rangers 6-2
JUNE 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Twins

The Texas Rangers hit the road against the Minnesota Twins aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak
JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Higashioka has 5 RBIs, Carter and Langford each homer as Rangers beat Twins 16-4

Kyle Higashioka had a season-high five RBIs, Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford hit home runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 16-4 on Tuesday night
JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press
Remaining in rotation Festa is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Rangers at Target Field.
Impact Despite getting roughed up for eight earned runs over 3.2 innings in his start against the Athletics last Thursday after being called up from Triple-A St. Paul, Festa will receive at least one more chance to prove he belongs in the rotation. With Zebby Matthews (shoulder) recently joining Pablo Lopez (lat) on the injured list, Festa has a fairly clear runway to make additional starts with the big club if he can avoid further blowups.
JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged for eight runs in loss Festa (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the A's, allowing eight runs on six hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out six.
Impact It was a rough day for Festa, who was recalled from Triple-A ahead of the game to make his first start with the Twins since April 23. The right-hander gave up four runs in the opening inning, with three coming on a Max Muncy homer, before Festa gave up three more runs on a pair of long balls in the third. The 25-year-old Festa sports a 5.40 ERA through four major-league starts (16.2 innings) this season with a 1.50 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB. Despite his struggles Thursday, Festa could get another look in Minnesota's rotation with Pablo Lopez (shoulder) expected to be sidelined for eight to 12 weeks.
JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Soderstrom hits grand slam, 2-run HR to help Athletics beat Twins 14-3 and snap 9-game skid

Tyler Soderstrom hit a grand slam and a two-run homer, Max Muncy hit a three-run shot in the first inning, and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 14-3 to snap a nine-game losin...
JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Twins finish .500 road trip by getting knocked around 14-3 by Athletics David Festa came up from the minor leagues and took the loss as he replaced Pablo López on the roster.
JUNE 5, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
David Festa knocked out early as Twins fall to Athletics David Festa left in the fourth after giving up three homers and eight runs in a 14-3 loss to the A’s.
JUNE 5, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM
Promoted for Thursday's start The Twins recalled Festa from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.
Impact Festa will take the ball Thursday versus the Athletics and could be part of the Twins' rotation for the long haul as a replacement for the injured Pablo Lopez (shoulder). The 25-year-old Festa holds a 1.38 ERA and 15:5 K:BB across 13 frames this season at the big-league level. He threw only 66 pitches in his last start at St. Paul in what was his second outing back from arm fatigue, so his workload will be relatively limited Thursday.
JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Starting for Twins on Thursday The Twins are expected to recall Festa from Triple-A St. Paul to start Thursday's game against the Athletics, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Previous reports indicated Festa would join the big club for this weekend's series against Toronto as a replacement for Pablo Lopez (shoulder), but he will instead start Thursday while the rest of the rotation gets some extra rest. Festa missed a couple weeks of action in May with right arm fatigue, but he's yielded only one run with a 12:2 K:BB over 8.2 innings since returning. The righty holds a 1.38 ERA and 15:5 K:BB across 13 frames this season in the majors. With Lopez set to miss 8-to-12 weeks, Festa could remain in the Minnesota rotation indefinitely.
JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Starting for Twins on Thursday The Twins are expected to recall Festa from Triple-A St. Paul to start Thursday's game against the Athletics, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Previous reports indicated Festa would join the Twins' rotation this weekend as a replacement for Pablo Lopez (shoulder), but he will instead start Thursday while the rest of the rotation gets some extra rest. Festa missed a couple weeks of action in May with right arm fatigue, but he's yielded only one run with a 12:2 K:BB over 8.2 innings since returning. The righty holds a 1.38 ERA and 15:5 K:BB across 13 frames. With Lopez set to miss 8-to-12 weeks, Festa could remain in the Minnesota rotation indefinitely.
JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins visit the Athletics on 3-game road win streak

The Minnesota Twins visit the Athletics looking to continue a three-game road winning streak
JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Pitcher David Festa gets his wake-up calls, joins Twins in Sacramento David Festa, who had been scheduled to start for the St. Paul Saints, instead headed to California after Pablo López was injured.
JUNE 5, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Festa rejoins Twins on short notice, could start Thursday WEST SACRAMENTO -- David Festa woke up to 45 missed calls on Wednesday morning. Well, more accurately, he woke up to the sound of Twins farm...
JUNE 5, 2025 • MLB.COM
Looks poised to start Sunday Festa has been scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday with Triple-A St. Paul and appears likely to enter the Twins' rotation Sunday against the Blue Jays in place of the inju...
Impact Lopez had to exit Tuesday's start against the Athletics with a right lat strain, and while he has not yet been officially placed on the 15-day injured list, the transaction is considered imminent. Festa missed some time at St. Paul in May with right arm fatigue, but he's looked strong in two starts since returning, allowing just one run with a 12:2 K:BB over 8.2 innings. The 25-year-old has also pitched well in three starts with the Twins this season, collecting a 1.38 ERA and 15:5 K:BB across 13 frames. Festa could be needed for multiple starts with the big club, pending the outcome of imaging on Lopez's lat.
JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from arm fatigue Festa, who hadn't pitched at Triple-A St. Paul since May 6 due to right arm fatigue, gave up one run over 3.2 innings with seven strikeouts and one walk in Friday's start for the S...
Impact With both Zebby Matthews and Simeon Woods Richardson struggling in the fifth starter role in the majors, Festa could get another shot at the big league rotation if he can get back to full strength. The righty has pitched well both in the majors (1.38 ERA, 15:5 K:BB in 13 innings) and minors (3.60 ERA, 22:2 K:BB in 20 innings before Friday) this season.
MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from arm fatigue Festa, who hadn't pitched at Triple-A St. Paul since May 6 due to right arm fatigue, gave up one run over 3.2 innings with seven strikeouts and one walk in Friday's start for the S...
Impact With both Zebby Matthews and Simeon Woods Richardson struggling in the fifth-starter role in the majors, Festa could get another shot at the big-league rotation if he can get back to full strength. The righty has pitched well both in the majors (1.38 ERA, 15:5 K:BB in 13 innings) and minors (3.60 ERA, 22:2 K:BB in 20 innings before Friday) this season.
MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Overcoming arm fatigue at Triple-A Festa hasn't pitched at Triple-A St. Paul since May 6 due to right arm fatigue but is expected to make a start this weekend, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune repor...
Impact Festa tossed 5.2 innings of one-run ball with a 7:0 K:BB in his May 6 outing but evidently came out of the start nursing some fatigue with his pitching arm. The righty has pitched well both in the majors (1.38 ERA, 15:5 K:BB in 13 innings) and minors (3.60 ERA, 22:2 K:BB in 20 innings) this season and could push for another promotion if he shows the arm fatigue is behind him.
MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to Triple-A The Twins optioned Festa to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.
Impact After getting called up from Triple-A on April 11, Festa didn't reach the fifth inning of any of his three starts but pitched well nonetheless, turning in a 1.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 13 frames. Though Festa has performed well enough to warrant sticking around in the big leagues, the Twins don't plan to expand their rotation to six men and won't have a starting role available for him when Pablo Lopez (hamstring) returns from the injured list this weekend. Festa will continue to stay on a starter's schedule at Triple-A and should be the next man up if an opening in the big-league rotation re-emerges at any point.
APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Punches out five in no-decision Festa did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. He allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five across four innings.
Impact Festa was able to get through the first four innings through relative ease, but he was pulled in the fifth frame after putting the first two batters he faced on base, both of which came around to score. He tossed 80 pitches (52 strikes) with 13 first-pitch strikes, and he has steadily increased his pitch count in his three starts since being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on April 11. Festa will likely return the minors as Pablo Lopez (hamstring) is set to return during the Twins' weekend series against the Angels.
APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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