Twins End Losing Streak with Joe Ryan Shutout over Mariners

The Minnesota Twins secured a crucial 2-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, highlighted by an impressive pitching performance from Joe Ryan, who pitched six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and only three hits allowed. Ryan's dominant outing lowered his ERA to 2.86 and improved his record to 8-3, positioning him as a strong candidate for the All-Star team. The Twins' bullpen, featuring Louis Varland, Griffin Jax, and Jhoan Duran, combined for three hitless innings to complete the shutout, with Duran earning his 11th save. Offensively, the Twins got key contributions from Willi Castro, who drove in Byron Buxton, and Kody Clemens, who hit a solo home run for insurance. This win ended Minnesota's six-game home losing streak and helped them improve their record to 38-42, staying within striking distance of a wild card spot in the American League. The Twins now prepare for the series finale against the Mariners with Simeon Woods Richardson set to start.