ANAHEIM -- The Twins had plenty of momentum heading into the All-Star break, winning six of seven, and they appeared poised to keep it going with a series-opening win against the A's on Friday before taking the lead in the ninth inning of Saturday's game.
But the Twins ultimately lost that game in heartbreaking fashion, and now it appears the momentum is heading the other way. The Twins followed it up with a 14-1 loss on Sunday, and it was ugly again on Tuesday in a 7-0 loss to the Angels. Minnesota has been outscored by a 23-1 margin since taking its ninth-inning lead in Oakland on Saturday.