Minnesota Twins crush left-handed pitching and ignite their offense. Can this new-found strength fuel a postseason surge? Byron Buxton claims the Target Field home run record, solidifying his legacy as the face of Twins baseball at their iconic ballpark. Host Speaker A analyzes the Twins’ rapid improvement against left-handed starters, spotlighting Ryan Jeffers, Brooks Lee, Josh Bell, and Victor Caratini’s impact. The episode covers Bailey Ober’s evolving pitching strategy, recent velocity readings, and the challenge of adjusting expectations for his role in the rotation. Discussion topics include Buxton’s milestone, comparisons between Target Field and Metrodome eras, the lineup’s regression possibilities, and the importance of run support. With upcoming battles against the Boston Red Sox and old friend Sonny Gray, listeners get key insights into the Twins’ strengths, weaknesses, and the records shaping the franchise narrative. Will the Twins stay hot and rewrite their history against lefties? Find out in this action-packed breakdown. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ 00:00 Twins Crush Lefties Analysis of Minnesota Twins' improved performance vs. left-handed pitching, statistics, lineup changes 11:01 Bailey Ober's Progress Deep dive into Bailey Ober's velocity, effectiveness, evolving pitching strategy 21:54 Buxton: Target Field Icon Discussion of Byron Buxton breaking Target Field home run record, comparison to Joe Mauer, impact and legacy Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. You can meet face-to-face with a real tax expert, and your documents get uploaded straight to your TurboTax app on the spot. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to find a store near you and book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedontwins.supercast.com #minnesotatwins #MLB #Twins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
