Five things to know about the Minnesota Twins, who open a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday at Globe Life Park:
The Twins have the worst record in the American League at 29-55, but they have won six of their last 10 games. That includes winning a three-game series against the Rangers last weekend at Target Field.
Minnesota had a rare low-scoring victory Wednesday, defeating Oakland 4-0. The Twins are 4-44 when scoring fewer than five runs.
Rookie outfielder Max Kepler was 4 for 11 with two homers and eight RBIs in the series win against the Rangers last weekend.