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Luke Keaschall Believes Better Days Are Coming for Twins Offense
TL;DR
The Minnesota Twins lost 2-1 to the Cincinnati Reds, leaving nine runners stranded. Luke Keaschall, who struggled with key at-bats, remains optimistic about the team's offensive future.
Key points
- Minnesota Twins lost 2-1 to Cincinnati Reds
- Twins left nine runners stranded
- Luke Keaschall struck out with bases loaded
- Keaschall grounded into a double play
- Keaschall believes in future improvement for the offense
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Luke Keaschall Believes Better Days Are Coming for Twins Offense
The Minnesota Twins dropped a tight 2-1 game to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night, and no one felt the sting more than second baseman Luke Keaschall.
The Twins left nine runners stranded and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, with Keaschall at the center of both missed chances.
He struck out looking with the bases loaded to end the third inning and then grounded into a double play with runners on the corners in the fifth.
His numbers through 76 at-bats tell the story.
A .211 batting average with a .541 OPS is not where anyone expected him to be, especially after a spring training where he looked like a completely different hitter.
But when he spoke after the game, Keaschall was not hanging his head.
"We'll get it back," said Keaschall, who is batting .211 with a .541 OPS through 76 at-bats. "We're a tick off. It can change quickly. That's what I keep on thinking, and it's going to happen soon."
Why There Is Reason to Believe Him
That confidence is not empty talk.
Keaschall was named one of the top breakout candidates ahead of the 2026 season by MLB.com, and he earned that label with what he did as a rookie.
In 49 games last year, the Arizona State product slashed .302/.382/.445 with an .827 OPS, four home runs, 28 RBIs and 14 stolen bases while dealing with injuries that cut his season short.
This spring was even better.
Keaschall put up a .377/.411/.717 line with three home runs and 12 RBIs over 18 games, looking every bit like the breakout star Minnesota was banking on heading into the regular season.
Q&A
What were the key moments in the Twins' loss to the Reds?
The Twins left nine runners stranded and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, with Luke Keaschall striking out with the bases loaded and grounding into a double play.
How did Luke Keaschall perform in the game against the Reds?
Luke Keaschall struck out with the bases loaded and grounded into a double play, contributing to the Twins' offensive struggles.
What does Luke Keaschall believe about the Twins' offense moving forward?
Despite the loss, Luke Keaschall is optimistic that better days are coming for the Twins' offense.
