The Minnesota Twins will face off against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon. This matchup will take place at 1:40 p.m. EDT in Minneapolis.
Teams Overview
The Twins currently lead the AL Central with an 11-7 record, while the Red Sox sit in fifth place in the AL East with a 6-11 record. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.
Pitching Probables
- Red Sox: Connelly Early (0-0, 2.63 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)
- Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (0-2, 4.60 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 8 strikeouts)
Recent Performance
The Twins are entering this game on a high note. Byron Buxton’s recent performance included four hits against the Red Sox on Tuesday. At home, Minnesota has a strong record of 7-2.
The Twins are perfect at 7-0 when out-hitting their opponents. Conversely, the Red Sox have struggled, particularly on the road with a 3-8 record. Boston has seen a tough start to the season, going 1-4 in one-run games.
Key Players
- Twins:
- Josh Bell: 5 doubles, 3 home runs, 14 RBIs
- Byron Buxton: 12 for 42 in the last 10 games with 2 doubles, 3 home runs, 3 RBIs
- Red Sox:
- Wilyer Abreu: 3 home runs, 5 walks, 10 RBIs, batting .333
- Willson Contreras: 13 for 34 in the last 10 games with 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 9 RBIs
Last 10 Game Summary
| Team | Record | Batting Average | ERA | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 8-2 | .258 | 3.60 | +23 |
| Red Sox | 4-6 | .243 | 4.55 | -1 |
Injury Reports
- Twins: Cody Laweryson (15-Day IL, forearm), Royce Lewis (10-Day IL, knee), David Festa (60-Day IL, shoulder), Travis Adams (15-Day IL, tricep), Pablo Lopez (60-Day IL, elbow)
- Red Sox: Johan Oviedo (60-Day IL, elbow), Justin Slaten (15-Day IL, oblique), Patrick Sandoval (15-Day IL, elbow), Kutter Crawford (15-Day IL, wrist), Triston Casas (10-Day IL, knee), Romy Gonzalez (60-Day IL, shoulder), Tanner Houck (60-Day IL, elbow)
As the Twins look to maintain their early-season success, the Red Sox will aim to turn their fortunes around. This game promises to be an exciting showdown, especially following Buxton’s impressive four-hit performance.
