HOUSTON -- The Twins started the season with an 0-9 record, but the offense has started to get back on track. The team has averaged 4.5 runs per game since then, the 10th-best scoring output in the Majors over that span.
The Twins have the third-highest line-drive rate in the Majors this season, but they're 13th in batting average in balls in play, signifying some bad luck. They're hitting .215 with runners on base, the second-worst mark in the Majors, and much lower than their .276 average in those situations last season.
Hitting coach Tom Brunansky said the offense has been better recently, but he's far from being satisfied with the way the season has played out so far.