Where They Stand: Through Games of April 17, 2014

A look at how the Twins and their affiliates are doing in the standings.

Minnesota is 8-7, second in the American League Central, a half-game behind Detroit.  The Twins are 6-4 in their last ten game and have won two consecutive games.

Rochester is 7-6, tied for third with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the International League North, one game behind Pawtucket.  The Red Wings are 6-4 in their last ten games and won their most recent game.

New Britain is 4-7, fifth in the Eastern League Eastern, 3.5 games behind Binghamton and Reading.  The Rock Cats are 3-7 in their last ten games and lost their most recent game.

Fort Myers is 8-6, tied with St. Lucie for second in the Florida State League South, one game behind Bradenton.  The Miracle are 5-5 in their last ten games and lost their most recent game.

Cedar Rapids is 8-6, fourth in the Midwest League Western, three games behind Kane County.  The Kernels are 6-4 in their last ten games and have lost three consecutive games.