Minnesota Twins Vs Pittsburgh Pirates — Extended

The Twins won 5–1 at Hammond Stadium, led by a strong four-inning outing from pitcher Joe Ryan , who struck out six.

Holding a record of 16–12 , the Pirates have shown promise with a strong start, currently placing them in the mix within the NL Central.

The two clubs met twice during the 2026 preseason (Spring Training), resulting in a split: Minnesota Twins Vs Pittsburgh Pirates

As of late April 2026, both teams are navigating the early stretches of the regular season:

The and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to meet for a three-game regular-season series at PNC Park starting Friday, May 29, 2026. Fri, May 29 5:45 PM CDT Regular Season Series Schedule The Twins won 5–1 at Hammond Stadium, led

Historically, the Twins have held the upper hand, winning their most recent regular-season series in 2025 (2–1) and maintaining a 28–20 all-time record against the Pirates.

Currently sitting at 12–16 , the Twins are looking to find more consistency after a rough patch that included a sweep by the New York Yankees earlier in the year. Recent Head-to-Head History Fri, May 29 5:45 PM CDT Regular Season

The Pirates secured a 6–4 victory at LECOM Park, bolstered by a go-ahead two-run home run from Shawn Ross .