| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8.5 |
| TEX | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -120 |
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Twins Looking to Extend Winning Streak Against Rangers in Second Game of Series
The Minnesota Twins are set to face off against the Texas Rangers in the second game of a four-game series, with the Twins currently leading the series after a 3-2 win on Thursday. Rookie pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson will take the mound for the Twins, while veteran Andrew Heaney will be pitching for the Rangers. Despite Texas being the current betting favorite, the Twins will look to build on their momentum from the previous game.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Twins +104 | Rangers -118
- Spread: Twins +1.5 (-192) | Rangers -1.5 (+168)
- Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 54%.
Minnesota vs Texas Stats
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins have been performing well this season, currently second in the AL Central with a 68-53 record. They have a strong team OPS of .754 and are averaging 4.88 runs per game. First baseman Carlos Santana has been contributing with a .750 OPS and 51 RBI. Rookie pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson has been impressive with a 3-3 record and 3.78 ERA. Despite a recent loss, he pitched a solid game with seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts. Minnesota ranks 6th in offense, averaging 4.90 runs per game, and 16th in defense, allowing 4.35 points per game. With a power ranking of 5, the team continues to show competitiveness and potential.
Texas Rangers Analysis
The Texas Rangers are currently struggling and are in danger of missing the playoffs this season. The team is third in the AL West with a 56-66 record, hitting poorly with a .239/.308/.871 slash line and scoring 4.26 runs per game. Shortstop Corey Seager is a standout hitter with an .854 OPS and 26 home runs, but the rest of the lineup needs to step up. Veteran lefty Andrew Heaney will be pitching, coming off a recent losing effort against the New York Yankees. The Rangers are ranked 27th in power and 17th in offense, averaging 4.28 runs per game and 19th in defense, giving up an average of 4.54 points per game. In their last three matchups, Minnesota went 1-2 against Texas.
Minnesota Twins Outperforming Texas Rangers Since All-Star Break
Following the All-Star break, the Minnesota Twins have shown a notable improvement in their performance, ranking seventh in Major League Baseball with a .765 team OPS and scoring an average of five runs per game in their 25 games in the second half of the season. In contrast, the Texas Rangers have struggled since the break, ranking 24th in the sport with a .678 team OPS and averaging 4.08 runs over their 26 games. Looking at the starting pitchers, Simeon Woods Richardson of the Twins holds a record of 0-2 with a 4.87 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP in 20.1 innings (four starts), while Andrew Heaney of the Rangers boasts a record of 1-2 with a 5.04 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP in 25.0 innings (five starts). Therefore, the Minnesota Twins are favored to win this game due to their recent strong performance compared to the struggling Texas Rangers.
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