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Minnesota Twins Look to Continue Dominance Over Oakland Athletics in Sunday Afternoon Matchup

On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Twins (41-35) will face off against the Oakland Athletics (29-49) in the final game of their three-game series at Oakland Coliseum. Pablo López will start for the Twins with a 6-6 record and a 5.63 ERA, while Hogan Harris will take the mound for the Athletics with a 1-0 record and a 2.37 ERA. The Twins previously swept the A's in their last series, but Oakland won the first game of the current series on Friday. The game is set to begin at 4:07 PM Eastern time. Minnesota is favored to win with a -172 betting line that has not moved.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -172 | Athletics +155
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (-103) | Athletics +1.5 (-115)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 63%.

Minnesota vs Oakland Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins suffered their third consecutive loss against the Oakland A's, falling 6-5 on Friday evening. Despite being up by two runs heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, the Twins lost the lead and eventually the game when reliever Jhoan Duran allowed a two-run home run. Starting pitcher Chris Paddack went 4.2 innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits and three walks. Second baseman Willi Castro and third baseman Royce Lewis hit home runs in the loss. The Twins' pitching staff has struggled recently, conceding five runs or more in four of their last five games. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli commented on the loss, highlighting the team's resilience. Key injuries include outfielder Max Kepler day-to-day with a neck injury and LF Alex Kirilloff on the 10-day IL with back soreness. The Twins have a power ranking of 10, ranking 10th in offense (scoring an average of 4.66 runs per game), 21st in defense (allowing an average of 4.47 runs per game), and hold a record of 41-35 this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland A's have been on a recent winning streak, with three victories in their last four games including a 6-5 win against the Twins. Catcher Shea Langeliers hit a crucial two-run home run in the eighth inning, leading the team to victory. Pitcher Mason Miller earned his 14th save of the season in the game. Despite a strong performance by starter Joey Estes, the decision was not in his favor. First baseman Tyler Soderstrom had a standout game with two hits and three RBIs. Unfortunately, outfielder Abraham Toro left the game with a hamstring injury and may be placed on the IL. The A's offense has been strong this week, scoring five or more runs in four of their last five games. In terms of power rankings, the A's are currently ranked 26th and are 28th in offense, scoring an average of 3.67 runs per game. They have a record of 29-49 overall. Additionally, upcoming matchups against the Twins will be important as Minnesota went 1-2 in their last three meetings with Oakland. Key injuries for the A's include Toro with a strained hamstring and LF Esteury Ruiz on the 10-day IL with a wrist issue. Furthermore, pitcher Harris has faced the Twins once this season, giving up five earned runs in that outing.

Twins Primed for Victory Against A's at Oakland Coliseum with Strong Head-to-Head History

In Harris' sole appearance against the Twins, he allowed five earned runs in just four innings. The Twins have demonstrated consistent success against the A's in recent seasons, winning 9 out of the last 11 matchups and boasting a 4-1 record at Oakland Coliseum. Their recent sweep of the A's in Minnesota further solidifies their dominance in head-to-head matchups. Meanwhile, the A's offense has struggled to surpass three runs in 11 of their last 14 home games, making a potential comeback challenging if they fall behind early. In contrast, the Twins have been performing well, winning eight of their last 12 games overall. On the other hand, the A's have been in a slump, losing 10 out of their last 13 games and struggling to capitalize on their home field advantage. Given Lopez's undefeated record in three starts against the A's, the statistics and trends strongly indicate a Minnesota victory in Sunday's game at Oakland Coliseum. It is recommended to support the Twins for this matchup.

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