Minnesota Twins vs
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St. Louis Cardinals Look to Secure Series Win Against Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium

In the final game of a three-game interleague series, the St. Louis Cardinals (1-0) will aim to secure the series win against the Minnesota Twins (0-1) at Busch Stadium on Saturday at 2:15 PM ET. Erick Fedde will take the mound for the Cardinals, while Joe Ryan will start for the Twins. St. Louis has a recent history of success against Minnesota, with a 6-4 record in their last 10 meetings. The Cardinals won the first game of the series 5-3. Please note, this preview was written before Friday's game was played. Minnesota opens as the favorite with a -114 betting line that has not moved.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -114 | Cardinals +103
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+148) | Cardinals +1.5 (-181)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 53%.

Minnesota vs St. Louis Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins had a disappointing start to last season with a 3-6 record, ultimately missing the playoffs by four games. They will aim to avoid a similar start this season and secure their first series win when they play on Saturday. Despite averaging 4.58 runs per game last season, they only scored three runs in their first game this season, finishing with a .235 batting average. Pitching-wise, they gave up an average of 4.21 runs per game last season and allowed five runs in their last game. Their current power ranking is 26, highlighting areas for improvement in both offense and defense.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals had a strong start to their first game, scoring four runs in the first three innings to secure a lead they maintained throughout. They will be looking to continue this success as they aim to secure their first series win of the season. Last season, the Cardinals averaged 4.15 runs per game, ranking 22nd in the league. In their most recent game, they scored five runs with a .303 batting average, .343 on base percentage, and .515 slugging percentage. Ivan Herrera had an impressive .667 batting average, while Nolan Arenado and Lars Nootbaar both contributed home runs. With a defense that gave up an average of four runs per game last season (16th in the league), the Cardinals only allowed three runs in their first game against the Twins, who had a .235 batting average, .297 on base percentage, and .382 slugging percentage. The Cardinals currently have a power ranking of 8 and are 1-0 overall. In their last three matchups against the Minnesota Twins, the Cardinals have a record of 1-2.

St. Louis Cardinals Show Offensive Strength in Victory, Favorable Matchup Ahead

The St. Louis Cardinals exhibited a strong offensive performance in their initial game, securing four of their five runs within the first five innings. They displayed exceptional success against right-handed pitching, maintaining a batting average exceeding .300 during their victorious match. Notably, they capitalized on facing Ryan, who has shown vulnerability by surrendering nine runs in his last three away games and seven runs in four innings during his sole start against the Cardinals last season. Conversely, the Minnesota Twins faced difficulties offensively in their previous game, batting below .220 against right-handed pitchers. Their upcoming game against Fedde, who has only yielded three runs in his last three home starts and previously limited the Twins to two runs in three starts, may pose similar challenges for their offense. Accordingly, it is recommended to consider selecting St. Louis on the money line.

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