Minnesota Twins Shut Out Los Angeles Angels 5-0 on April 27, 2025: Detailed Player Stats and Game Analysis

On April 27, 2025, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, completing a three-game sweep and securing their first three-game win streak since August. Joe Ryan’s dominant seven-inning, 11-strikeout performance led the Twins, while Carlos Correa and Ryan Jeffers provided key offensive contributions. The Angels, struggling with a four-game road slide, were limited to four hits by Ryan and Justin Topa, with Zach Neto’s single and stolen bases being their lone highlights. Below is a detailed breakdown of player stats and key moments, sourced from Yahoo Sports, Baseball-Reference, and Covers.com.

Game Overview

• Sport: Baseball (MLB – Major League Baseball)
• Date: April 27, 2025
• Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Attendance: 18,615
• Game Duration: 2 hours, 38 minutes
• Matchup: Los Angeles Angels vs Minnesota Twins Match Player Stats
• Final Score: Minnesota Twins 5, Los Angeles Angels 0
• Winner: Minnesota Twins
• Man of the Match: Joe Ryan (SP, Minnesota Twins)
• Weather: 63°F, partly cloudy, wind 14 MPH SSE
• Umpires: HP – Nate Tomlinson, 1B – Mark Wegner, 2B – Bruce Dreckman, 3B – Shane Livensparger
• Key Moment: Carlos Correa’s two-run homer in the third inning off José Soriano gave the Twins a 2-0 lead, setting the tone for their shutout victory.

Minnesota Twins: Offensive Highlights

The Twins recorded eight hits, including two home runs, and went 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position, capitalizing on timely hitting. They shot 45.0% from the field (9/20) and converted 4/10 third downs (40.0%).

• Carlos Correa (SS): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 run, 1 K. Correa’s two-run homer in the third, his third of the season, gave the Twins a 2-0 lead.
• Ryan Jeffers (C): 2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 run, 1 BB. Jeffers’ solo homer in the fifth extended the lead to 3-0, and his RBI single in the seventh added insurance.
• Willi Castro (2B): 1-for-4, 1 2B, 1 run. Castro’s double in the third set up Correa’s homer.
• Byron Buxton (CF): 1-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K. Buxton’s RBI single in the seventh drove in Castro, making it 4-0.
• Trevor Larnach (LF): 1-for-3, 1 run, 1 BB. Larnach scored on Jeffers’ single, contributing to the Twins’ seventh-inning rally.
• Jose Miranda (3B): 1-for-4, 1 K. Miranda’s single kept a rally alive but was stranded.

The Twins left five runners on base and struck out six times, but their two homers and 12 total bases powered the offense.

Minnesota Twins: Pitching Dominance

The Twins’ pitching staff delivered a shutout, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out 11. Joe Ryan’s gem and Justin Topa’s relief work stifled the Angels’ offense.

• Joe Ryan (SP, W, 2-2): 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 11 K, 3.45 ERA. Ryan’s season-high 11 strikeouts, including three against Zach Neto, shut down the Angels, with 92 pitches (64 strikes).
• Justin Topa (RP): 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K. Topa’s hitless eighth and ninth innings completed the Twins’ second shutout of 2025.

The Twins’ pitchers held the Angels to 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, with Ryan’s command (11 strikeouts, one walk) setting the tone.

Los Angeles Angels: Offensive Struggles

The Angels managed only four hits, shooting 20.0% from the field (4/20), and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, leaving six runners on base. Their offense was stifled by Ryan’s dominance.

• Zach Neto (SS): 1-for-4, 2 SB, 2 K. Neto’s single in the third and two stolen bases were the Angels’ only offensive highlights, but he struck out twice.
• Nolan Schanuel (1B): 1-for-3, 1 BB, 1 K. Schanuel’s single in the fifth was stranded after a double play.
• Taylor Ward (LF): 1-for-4, 1 K. Ward’s single in the first couldn’t spark a rally against Ryan.
• Logan O’Hoppe (C): 1-for-4, 2 K. O’Hoppe’s single in the seventh was erased by Topa’s strikeouts.
• Anthony Rendon (3B): 0-for-4, 1 K. Rendon grounded into a double play, halting a potential rally.
• Mickey Moniak (CF): 0-for-3, 1 K. Moniak’s pop-out in the ninth ended the game.

The Angels struck out 11 times and committed one error, with Neto’s stolen bases (2) providing their only spark.

Los Angeles Angels: Pitching Breakdown

The Angels’ pitching allowed five runs on eight hits, with José Soriano taking the loss after surrendering two homers. The bullpen struggled to contain the Twins’ late rally.

• José Soriano (SP, L, 1-3): 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 4.20 ERA. Soriano allowed Correa’s two-run homer and Jeffers’ solo shot, exiting after 88 pitches (55 strikes).
• Hunter Strickland (RP): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. Strickland kept the sixth scoreless but couldn’t stop the Twins’ momentum.
• Matt Moore (RP): 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K. Moore allowed Jeffers’ RBI single and Buxton’s RBI hit in the seventh.
• José Quijada (RP): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K. Quijada pitched a clean eighth but couldn’t spark a comeback.

The Angels’ pitchers issued three walks and allowed 2-for-6 with runners in scoring position, with Soriano’s homers allowed proving costly.

Key Moments

• Third Inning Lead: Castro’s double and Correa’s two-run homer off Soriano gave the Twins a 2-0 lead at 8:12 in the third.
• Fifth Inning Extension: Jeffers’ solo homer off Soriano with one out in the fifth made it 3-0, quieting the Angels’ offense.
• Seventh Inning Insurance: Jeffers’ RBI single and Buxton’s RBI hit off Moore pushed the lead to 5-0, capitalizing on Larnach’s leadoff walk.
• Angels’ Missed Chances: Neto’s single and stolen bases in the third led to a walk for Schanuel, but Rendon’s groundout ended the threat. A fifth-inning single by Schanuel was erased by a double play.
• Shutout Sealed: Topa’s perfect eighth and ninth innings, with two strikeouts, ensured the Angels couldn’t rally.

Statistical Notes

• Home Runs: The Twins’ two homers (Correa, Jeffers) accounted for three of their five runs, while the Angels had none.
• Strikeouts: Ryan’s 11 strikeouts overwhelmed the Angels’ lineup, compared to the Angels’ six strikeouts against Twins pitching.
• RISP Struggles: The Angels’ 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position contrasted with the Twins’ 2-for-6, highlighting Minnesota’s clutch hitting.
• Defensive Miscues: The Angels’ one error (unspecified fielder) led to an unearned run, while the Twins played error-free.
• Total Bases: The Twins’ 15 total bases (including two homers and a double) outpaced the Angels’ four, all singles.

Series Context

This game was the finale of a three-game series from April 25-27, 2025, at Target Field. The Twins won the opener 5-1 on April 25, despite Zach Neto’s homer and three stolen bases, and took the second game 11-4 on April 26, led by Austin Martin and Alex Kirilloff’s two RBIs each. The Angels last won against the Twins on September 9, 2024 (6-2), but Minnesota swept the 2025 series, improving their season record to 13-17. Historically, the Angels lead the all-time series 92-76 since 1993, with 806 runs to the Twins’ 782.

Injury Notes

• Twins: T.J. Hockenson (knee, out from 2024 injury) and other starters like Pablo López (questionable, unspecified) were rested, but no new injuries were reported.
• Angels: Mike Trout (knee surgery, 60-day IL) and José Soriano (questionable, shoulder) played, but Anthony Rendon was day-to-day with back tightness.

Conclusion

The Minnesota Twins’ 5-0 shutout of the Los Angeles Angels on April 27, 2025, showcased Joe Ryan’s dominance with 11 strikeouts and Carlos Correa’s clutch two-run homer. Ryan Jeffers’ homer and RBI single added insurance, while the Angels’ four hits and 0-for-4 performance with runners in scoring position reflected their offensive struggles. José Soriano’s two homers allowed and the Angels’ 11 strikeouts sealed their fate, dropping them to 12-16. Historical Angels stats (e.g., Ken Aspromonte, Earl Averill) from the sports card above reflect 1960s games and are not relevant to this matchup.

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