MLB's Twins Tell Fan to Follow Through on Olive Oil Bet Over Carlos Santana HRs

Featured Columnist IVAugust 14, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 13: Carlos Santana #30 of the Minnesota Twins walks in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field on August 13, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

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The Minnesota Twins' 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday was a costly one for one fan.

After all, that fan may need to do a shot of olive oil now.

Minnesota's lone run came on a solo homer from Carlos Santana in the fourth inning. It was the first baseman's 16th home run of the year, which seemed rather insignificant at the moment.

But the Twins' official X account gave it more significance by reposting a fan's message from February that said, "I will do a shot of Olive Oil if Santana hits over 15 HRs bro like there is no way y'all are actually expecting this to happen."

Minnesota Twins @Twins
Do it. <a href="https://t.co/GckSe5pKNB">https://t.co/GckSe5pKNB</a>

Minnesota Twins @Twins
Sweet 16 for Santana! <a href="https://t.co/yKFUgJqkn2">pic.twitter.com/yKFUgJqkn2</a>

Minnesota signed Santana this offseason in a deal that has proven more fruitful than this fan expected.

The 38-year-old is slashing .244/.330/.425 with 16 home runs and 50 RBI for a 67-53 Twins team that is four games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central. Minnesota may not win the division, but it is in playoff position in the AL wild-card race.

Perhaps this fan can take the shot of olive oil while watching postseason games in October.