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Walker Jenkins went 1-for-4 with a solo homer to power the Twins to a 3-2 win over the Giants on Tuesday.
It was far too early to worry, but, well, it didn’t feel great. Following a sensational start to his big league career, Walker Jenkins promptly fell into his first slump in the Majors. He boarded a fl
Jenkins, one of the best prospects the Twins have had in decades, arrived in the major leagues at the end of August, red hot after pulverizing Triple-A pitching to much fanfare and excitement. But the start to Jenkins’ major league career has not been seamless as he adjusts to the highest level of competition.
Walker Jenkins is in the leadoff spot once again for Monday’s series opener against the Giants. Jenkins draws his second consecutive opportunity atop Minnesota’s lineup after hitting .529 (9-for-17) with two homers over his last five games.
MINNEAPOLIS — Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins was called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, and the 21-year-old outfielder was in Minnesota's lineup against the Chicago White Sox, batting ninth and playing center field.
Walker Jenkins sees his batting average flash across screens at Target Field when he steps into the batter’s box, and it’s a reminder of how much he’s struggled to hit to begin his major league career.
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Twins news: Walker Jenkins heating up, Trevor Larnach injury, Alan Roden returns
Here's a Twins news roundup amid Minnesota's series against the Los Angeles Angels.
Walker Jenkins broke out, Connor Prielipp dominated and several young Twins offered reasons for optimism as a lost season nears its end.