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Minnesota Twins Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Oakland Athletics

The Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics are set to face off in game 3 of their four-game series. The Twins are coming off a 10-4 victory in the series opener, breaking a two-game losing streak. Despite recent struggles, Minnesota sits third in the AL Central. The Athletics, on the other hand, have lost seven in a row and are last in the AL West. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries to pitchers and position players. Zebby Matthews will start for the Twins and Jeffrey Springs for the Athletics. Minnesota is the favorite with a -145 opening line that has not moved. For a more in-depth prediction, be sure to check out the full analysis.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -145 | Athletics +127
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+110) | Athletics +1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 59%.

Minnesota vs Oakland Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins are currently ranked 18th in runs scored, 20th in batting average, and 22nd in both on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Byron Buxton leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Trevor Larnach and Ty France also have significant contributions in those categories. The team has shown balanced offensive production with nine players having 10 or more RBI. On the pitching side, Minnesota ranks 3rd in WHIP and 6th in ERA, with Joe Ryan leading in wins, strikeouts, and ERA for starters. The team is 31-27 this season with a power ranking of 8, excelling in defense and ranking 20th in offense. Zebby Matthews will start on Wednesday with a 6.43 ERA so far this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics are currently ranked 30th in power rankings and have shown strength in offense with a .417 slugging percentage and a .255 batting average. They are 15th for offense, scoring an average of 4.21 runs per game, and 29th for defense, giving up an average of 6.11 runs per game. The team has accumulated 257 runs scored, with Brent Rooker leading in home runs with 13 and Tyler Soderstrom second with 12. Soderstrom is also the team leader in RBI with 36. The Athletics have hit 99 doubles, seven triples, and 75 home runs for 181 extra base hits in 61 games. However, on the mound, they are struggling, ranking 23rd in Quality Starts, 29th in WHIP and batting average against, and dead last in ERA at 5.78. Luis Severino leads the team in strikeouts with 55. Jeffrey Springs will take the mound in the next game, holding a record of 5-4 with a 4.7 ERA. The Athletics have a 23-38 overall record and have recently defeated Minnesota in their last three matchups.

Twins vs. Athletics Pitching Matchup: Matthews Struggles While Springs Looks to Rebound

Minnesota starting pitcher Zebby Matthews has faced challenges in his recent outings, yielding 16 hits and 10 runs in just 14 innings across three starts. On the other hand, Athletics starter Jeffrey Springs has struggled in his last two appearances, allowing 10 hits and nine runs over eight innings of play. However, Springs has shown consistency in the past with four consecutive strong performances, giving up only four runs in 24.2 innings. Despite recent setbacks, the Athletics will have the advantage of playing at home, where they have shown strong offensive capabilities, ranking 5th in slugging percentage and 6th in team batting average. The A's are currently on a seven-game losing streak, while Minnesota has lost five of its last eight games. Springs, with a lower ERA of 4.72 and WHIP of 1.38, will have the opportunity to bounce back against the struggling Matthews, who has a 6.43 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.

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