After a dismal June, the Minnesota Twins' pitching staff held a candid meeting following another heavy loss, this time an 11-2 defeat against the Seattle Mariners. Starter Chris Paddack acknowledged the team's struggles, emphasizing that they must take responsibility for the recent poor performances. In their last 15 games, the Twins pitchers have allowed excessively high run totals, a sharp decline from their efficiency earlier in the season.

Paddack highlighted that their .325 batting average on balls in play (BABIP) indicated a streak of bad luck, but also stressed the need for the pitchers to trust each other and return to the fundamentals that made them effective earlier in the season. He noted that despite the current downturn, the staff's capabilities remain intact, making it crucial to refocus on executing pitches effectively.