The Twins have a half-game lead over the Detroit Tigers for the final American League wild-card spot, and they’re a half game back of the Kansas City Royals for the second AL wild-card spot following a rainout of Saturday’s scheduled game with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston.
The Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Saturday to move a half game closer to the Twins in the standings, while the Royals lost 9-0 to the San Francisco Giants, allowing the Twins to gain a half game of ground. The Twins hold tiebreakers over both teams, which could prove pivotal.
Either way, Sunday’s split doubleheader will prove pivotal for the Twins. The Twins have just eight games left on the regular-season schedule, including the two on Sunday…