Oakland Athletics Look to Continue Dominance as they Face Minnesota Twins in Three-Game Series

The Oakland Athletics and the Minnesota Twins will face off in a three-game series in the American League after a day off on Monday. The Twins won three out of four games in their previous June series against the Athletics. Jacob Lopez (3.30 ERA) will pitch for the Athletics, while Joe Ryan (2.72 ERA) will pitch for the Twins. The game is set to start at 7:40 EST. Stay tuned for our prediction and more updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Athletics +125 | Twins -144
Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-165) | Twins -1.5 (+140)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 59%.

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics secured a series victory over the Los Angeles Angels at their temporary home, despite not being in their long term location yet. The A's are currently striving to move up from the bottom of the AL West, with only a five-game difference separating them from the Angels in fourth place. However, their chances of making the playoffs are slim, as they are 12 games behind the final Wild Card spot. In their recent game against the Angels, despite home runs from Nick Kurtz and Shae Langeliers, they suffered an 11-5 loss and missed out on a sweep. Kurtz, a 22-year-old rookie first baseman, hit his 25th home run of the season. Langeliers, the team's catcher, leads with 26 home runs and is batting .270 with 56 RBIs. Jacob Lopez, a 27-year-old left hander with a 6-6 record and a 3.30 ERA, will make his 16th start of the season, with the team winning in each of his last four starts. In his last outing, Lopez pitched seven scoreless innings in a victory over the Rays.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins recently faced off against the Detroit Tigers in a four-game series, losing three out of four games. Despite this rough stretch, they managed to end the series on a positive note with a win on Sunday. Currently in fourth place in the AL Central division, the Twins are trailing behind the Tigers by 14 games. With hopes of making a run for the Wild Card spot, they sit nine games out of the final playoff position.

During Sunday's game, the Twins showcased their power with three home runs from Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, and Brooks Lee. Buxton, the team's top offensive threat, has had a strong season with 25 home runs and 61 RBIs. Brooks Lee, a 24-year-old infielder in his second season in the Majors, hit his 12th home run of the season.

Pitcher Joe Ryan, a 29-year-old right-hander, is set to make his 24th start of the season. With a 2.72 ERA, he currently ranks ninth in the MLB. In his most recent outing against the Yankees, he pitched 6.2 innings and allowed just one run in a winning effort.

Jacob Lopez's Dominant Pitching and Power Hitters Propel Athletics to Victory Against Minnesota

Jacob Lopez's impressive performance over the past four games is not to be overlooked. He has not allowed a single run in the last 23 innings, boasting a remarkable 28-6 strikeout to walk ratio. This streak of excellence positions him to lead the Athletics to victory on the road against the struggling Minnesota team. Lopez's stellar pitching will be complemented by the impressive run support provided by Kurtz and Langeliers, each with 25 or more home runs this season. Both players showcased their power on Sunday by hitting home runs. Considering these factors, it is recommended to have confidence in the Athletics securing the win in the upcoming game.

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