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Twins Look to Secure Victory Over Athletics in AL Matchup With Bailey Ober on the Mound

The Athletics and Twins will face off in the second game of a three-game series in the American League on Wednesday. The Twins currently lead the season series 3-1 over the A's. Both teams are not currently in playoff position but are not yet mathematically eliminated. J.T. Ginn will start for the Athletics with a 5.04 ERA, while Bailey Ober will start for the Twins with a 5.15 ERA. The game is set to begin at 7:40 EST. Stay tuned for our official prediction for the Athletics vs. Twins matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +111 | Twins -131
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-185) | Twins -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 57%.

Oakland Athletics

The Athletics are currently in fifth place in the AL West, with a chance to move up to third or fourth by the end of the season. However, climbing higher than that seems unlikely, as they are still 4.5 games behind the Angels for fourth place. The team is focused on building positive momentum as they wait for their new stadium to be ready. Despite missing All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson due to injury, they have young talent like Nick Kurtz, who has 25 home runs and 66 RBIs, and veteran presence Brent Rooker, who has 25 home runs and 72 RBIs on the season. Their pitcher, J.T. Ginn, will be making his 10th start of the season with a record of 2-5 and a 5.04 ERA. Their recent series against the Angels saw them outscoring their opponents 22-16 over three games.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have struggled to maintain their early season momentum, falling to fourth place in the AL Central and seeing their playoff hopes diminish as they sit 14.5 games behind the division-leading Tigers. Despite this, Byron Buxton has been a standout performer for the team, leading in home runs, RBIs, and batting average. Trevor Larnach has also been a key contributor with his power hitting. Bailey Ober, a 30-year-old right hander, has endured a tough stretch with the team losing in all of his last ten starts. In his upcoming 21st start of the season, he will look to bounce back from his recent performance against the Tigers.

Minnesota Twins Look to Rally Behind Bailey Ober for Victory against the Athletics

The Minnesota Twins are poised to provide support to Bailey Ober as he aims to secure a victory in Wednesday's game. Despite recent challenges, Ober has demonstrated proficiency on the mound. In his most recent outing, he yielded three runs in a close match against the Tigers, which ended in a 4-3 loss in extra innings. Furthermore, in a previous game against the Royals, Ober only allowed one run in a 2-0 defeat. The Twins' lineup has faced setbacks due to injuries, but key players such as Buxton, Larnach, and Wallner have returned to bolster their offensive capabilities. Meanwhile, the Athletics' starting pitcher Ginn holds a 2-5 record, offering an opportunity for Minnesota to capitalize and secure a victory. With a healthy lineup and improved run support, the Twins are positioned for success in this matchup. It is advisable to consider the Twins as the favored team for this game.

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