Will the Twins Turn the Tide Against the Orioles at CenturyLink?

As the Minnesota Twins prepare to face off against the Baltimore Orioles at CenturyLink Sports Complex, fans are eager to see if their team can reverse recent trends and come out on top. The Twins have had a challenging preseason, with their performance in past games showing areas of both concern and potential.

In their most recent matchup against Detroit Tigers, despite being on home turf, the Twins fell short with a 3-12 loss. The game highlighted some defensive struggles as they committed an error and allowed 14 hits. Offensively, they managed to secure seven hits but struggled to convert these opportunities into runs.

The previous game against Washington Nationals also ended in defeat for the Twins with an 8-9 scoreline. Although they improved offensively by hitting 13 times and scoring eight runs, it wasn't enough to secure a win. Their bullpen showed signs of strength but ultimately couldn't contain Washington's hitters.

Against Boston Red Sox, however, there was a glimmer of hope as they put up six runs from seven hits but still suffered an 8-6 loss. This game underscored some inconsistencies in fielding with two errors recorded alongside moments where their offense shone through.

Looking at these performances collectively reveals that while hitting hasn't been particularly problematic for Minnesota – averaging over seven hits per game – converting those hits into scores has been less efficient. Moreover, pitching appears to be an area needing attention; maintaining control throughout innings will be crucial against Baltimore's lineup.

The upcoming contest presents an opportunity for improvement and perhaps a turning point in this preseason phase. With strategic adjustments and focused execution on both sides of play – minimizing errors defensively while maximizing scoring opportunities offensively – there is potential for the Twins to change course.

Fans can catch this pivotal preseason encounter live on BSN or head down to CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers on March 24th at 1:05 PM ET (Eastern Time) as spring training continues its build-up towards another thrilling season of baseball.