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Yankees Favored to Beat Twins in Home Matchup Due to Pitching Advantages

The Minnesota Twins will be facing the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night in the second game of their three-game series. The Twins, with a record of 56-61, are aiming for their third consecutive series win. Pierson Ohl, with a record of 0-2 and a 7.15 ERA, is set to start for the Twins, while Carlos Rodon, with a record of 11-7 and a 3.35 ERA, will be starting for the Yankees. New York has a strong track record against Minnesota, with a record of 8-2 in their last 10 games. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Twins vs. Yankees matchup. **Please note that this preview was written before Monday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +199 | Yankees -235
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-102) | Yankees -1.5 (-115)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 70%.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins made significant changes at the trade deadline, becoming the biggest sellers. Despite this, they have shown improvement by winning four of their last five games. Currently fourth in the AL Central standings, they are only 1.5 games behind third place and 5.5 games out of the final AL Wildcard spot currently held by the Yankees. The team aims to continue their momentum and close the gap on Tuesday. The Twins have struggled offensively, ranking in the bottom half of the league in runs scored, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Byron Buxton has been a standout player, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. Defensively, the Twins have allowed a middle-of-the-pack number of runs per game and have a slightly below-average opponent batting average. In his last start, Ohl struggled, giving up four runs in 2.2 innings in a win over Detroit.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are currently struggling, having lost seven of their last nine games. They are now in third place in the AL East standings, 2.5 games out of second place. Despite their recent performance, the Yankees will aim to improve their standing in the division race with a win on Tuesday.

Offensively, the Yankees are averaging 5.05 runs per game, which is third in the league. Their batting average of .249 ranks 15th, while their on-base percentage of .328 is fourth, and their slugging percentage of .443 leads the league. Aaron Judge has been a standout performer for the team, leading in batting average, home runs, and RBI.

Defensively, the Yankees are allowing 4.36 runs per game, ranking 17th in the league. Opponents have a .231 batting average against the Yankees, which is fifth best. Their ERA of 4.06 ranks 17th, and their WHIP of 1.27 is 14th.

In his last start, Rodon led the Yankees to a 3-2 win over Texas, giving up six hits and two runs in five innings. Rodon holds an 8-3 record with a 4.24 ERA in 14 games against Minnesota.

Yankees Favored to Beat Twins in Home Matchup Due to Pitching Advantages

The New York Yankees have performed well in their recent home games, winning five out of their last eight matchups. On the other hand, the Minnesota Twins have struggled on the road, losing four of their last seven games. The Yankees have a competitive advantage due to their strong batting performance against right-handed pitchers, particularly against Ohl who has given up eight runs in just two starts. Ohl's previous road start resulted in four runs being scored against him, and he is likely to face difficulty containing the Yankees lineup. In contrast, the Twins have had limited success against left-handed pitchers, which does not bode well as they face Rodon, who has only allowed a total of six runs in his last three home starts. With Rodon's strong pitching record against the Twins, the Yankees are favored to win on the money line.

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