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Minnesota Twins Look to Extend Dominance Over Chicago White Sox in Series Showdown

The Minnesota Twins will be looking to secure the series win against the Chicago White Sox in the third game of their four-game series on Wednesday night at Target Field. Joe Ryan will start for the Twins, while Garrett Crochet will take the mound for the White Sox. Minnesota has a strong track record against Chicago, winning 8 of their last 10 matchups. The Twins are favored to win with a -190 opening line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +169 | Twins -190
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-135) | Twins -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 66%.

Chicago vs Minnesota Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have had a difficult season so far, with only three wins in 21 games. They have struggled both offensively and defensively, with low batting averages and high runs allowed per game. Gavin Sheets has been a standout player for the team, leading in batting average, home runs, and RBI. The pitching staff has also faced challenges, with Crochet recently giving up seven runs in a single game. Despite their ranking of 30 in power rankings, the team will be looking to turn things around in their upcoming game against a team with a losing record.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins have struggled since their season-opening series win over the Royals, losing their last two series. They will look to break their losing streak by facing the struggling White Sox. The Twins offense has underperformed, with a low batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. Alex Kirilloff leads the team in batting average, Edouard Julien in home runs, and Ryan Jeffers in RBI. On the pitching side, the team has been solid, giving up four runs per game on average. However, in Ryan's last start, he gave up four runs in 5.1 innings, resulting in a loss to Detroit. The Twins will need a better performance from him to secure a win. The Twins have a power ranking of 27 and are ranked 26th for offense, 15th for defense, and have an overall record of 9-13. Chicago has had the upper hand in their recent matchups, winning all three games against Minnesota.

Minnesota Twins Offense Powers Past Chicago White Sox in Recent Home Games

The Minnesota Twins have demonstrated a strong offensive performance in recent home games, securing victory in three out of their last five matchups. Scoring a total of 12 runs in their last three games at home, the team is expected to maintain this momentum in their upcoming game against the struggling Chicago White Sox. Recent performances by White Sox pitcher Crochet have been less than satisfactory, as he has allowed a total of 14 runs in his last three starts, including nine runs in two road games. On the other hand, Twins pitcher Ryan has been consistent on the mound, only allowing a total of 11 runs in four starts. With the Twins' solid bullpen ranking fourth in the league, it is likely that they will be able to contain the White Sox's struggling offense. Consider choosing Minnesota to cover the run line in this game.

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