Ryan’s Solid Start, Despite Loss | MLB News

0:00It's September 7. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered MLB coverage. Joe Ryan made his return to the mound for the Minnesota twins this week, and it wasn't the triumphant comeback they were hoping for. The team lost five to four against the Tigers in the opening game of their series. Ryan set the loss, despite showing some flashes of his usual stuff. His pitches were generally live, which is a positive sign for the twins moving forward. The game saw Ryan give up a solo home run early on, tying things up. Home runs have been an issue for him in the past, but he only allowed one this time around. If he can keep the ball in the park, it'll be a big boost for his performance and the team's chances. An air by Royce Lewis also contributed to a run against Ryan, but he managed to get through the third and fourth innings without giving up anymore. On the bright side, Ryan recorded seven strikeouts and only walked one batter. Running walks is crucial, especially when you're on a pitch count and need to be efficient.

1:00Those strikeouts show he was keeping hitters off balance, which is always a good sign for any pitcher. The next step for Ryan is to build up his stamina and go deeper into games. He was on a pitch count this time, which is understandable given the team's caution. The bullpen then came in, but unfortunately they gave up a two run homer that ultimately sealed the loss. Ultimately, the good news is that Ryan's stuff looks solid. He should be able to build on this outing as the season winds down, even though the playoffs are looking like a long shot for the twins right now.