Twins vs. Guardians: Jax Falters in 4-3 Loss
Griffin Jax's Rough Outing
Griffin Jax, the Twins' starting pitcher, entered the game with a 3.71 ERA and a reputation for reliability. However, on Tuesday night against the Guardians, he struggled mightily. Jax allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks in just 3.1 innings of work. He also hit a batter and threw two wild pitches. Jax's outing was a major factor in the Twins' loss.Offense Goes Cold
The Twins' offense, which had been hot early in the game, went cold after the second inning. They managed just two hits and one walk over the final seven innings of the game. The Guardians' bullpen, led by Sam Hentges, was able to shut down the Twins' bats.Missed Opportunities
The Twins had several chances to tie the game or take the lead in the later innings, but they were unable to capitalize. In the fourth inning, they loaded the bases with one out, but they could only manage one run. In the seventh inning, they had runners on first and second with two outs, but they again failed to score.Missed Opportunity
The Twins entered Tuesday's game with a chance to gain ground on the first-place Guardians in the AL Central. However, with the loss, they fell to 2.5 games behind their division rivals. The Twins will need to turn things around quickly if they want to stay in contention for the division title.Sources
* MLB Gameday * ESPN
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