Minnesota Twins fans annoyed as team has dropped the first two games against the Washington Nationals: "This is not a serious team" "This is sad"

The Minnesota Twins have started the season well. They hold an 11-10 record, first in the American League Central division. They're one game ahead of the Cleveland Guardians, who seem to be the only two competitive teams in the division at the moment.

The Twins have hit a wall in their series against the Washington Nationals. They lost the series opener 3-2 on Friday and dropped the second game of the three-game series on Saturday, 10-4.

The Nationals rattled Pablo Lopez on the mound early. He went four innings, giving up four runs on eight hits and two walks. This isn't the start he had hoped for, a day removed from signing a four-year, $73.5 million extension.

On the offensive side, Minnesota couldn't get the timely hits they needed. They had nine hits as a team and went 2-9 with runners in scoring position. The team will have to shake off the two losses and get ready for the series finale on Sunday.

Minnesota Twins fans are starting to lose faith in their team. It's not easy to stay confident after watching their team struggle against a competitor expected to lose close to 100 games this season.

The Twins will have to figure it out soon. They host the New York Yankees on Monday for a three-game series. It won't be a fun series for Minnesota if they play like they have the last two days.

The Minnesota Twins need Byron Buxton to stay healthy this season

The Minnesota Twins have always seemed like a team that could go far if they could just stay healthy. Take All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton, for example. He's played eight full seasons in Minnesota and has only played over 100 games once in his career.

His frequent trips to the IL have been a real killer for the team over the last few years. He's one of the most exciting outfielders in the entire league when he's healthy, and he means a lot to the team. He'll need to stay healthy all season for the Twins to live up to expectations.

The Twins have what it takes to take the division this season. They have a talented pitching staff and a lineup that can hit 1-9. Under Carlos Correa's leadership, this could be their year.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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