Minnesota Twins vs
San Diego PadresPredictions & Preview

Padres Look to Secure Series Win Against Twins in Wednesday Showdown at Petco Park.

The Twins and Padres will close out their interleague series with a Wednesday evening game. Minnesota is currently in the Wild Card position in the AL Central, with a record of 70-55, while San Diego holds the same position in the NL West with a record of 71-55. Simeon Woods Richardson will start for the Twins, while Matt Waldron will start for the Padres. The game is set to start at 6:40 EST at Petco Park. San Diego is favored to win, with the current line at -124.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +112 | Padres -124
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-188) | Padres -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 55%.

Minnesota vs San Diego Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins suffered a 5-3 loss in their series opener on Monday night, with the offense only managing five hits. Despite playing level ball in the past two weeks with a record of 7-7, the offense has struggled, hitting just .231 but still earning 42 extra-base hits. The team's .251 batting average for the season ranks sixth in the American League. Outfielder Matt Wallner ended a hitless streak with an RBI double in the first inning of Monday's game, bringing his season average to .259 with 19 extra-base hits and 21 RBIs. Leadoff hitter Willi Castro has struck out 123 times this season, tied for 13th most in the AL. Pitching has been average overall, with a team ERA of 4.06 through 125 games. In the last two weeks, pitchers posted a 3.65 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP. Starting pitching has a combined 42-34 record with a 4.18 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 676 strikeouts. Woods Richardson has 92 strikeouts in 107 1/3 innings this season and recently earned a win after allowing just two runs in five innings. In relief, Minnesota has a 28-21 record with 36 saves and a 3.88 ERA. Jhoan Duran leads the team with 18 saves but also has three losses. Outfielder Byron Buxton is on the 10-day IL with right hip soreness, with no set return date. In terms of power rankings, Minnesota ranks 7th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a record of 70-56.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have been performing well recently, going 10-3 in their last 13 games with a strong offense and pitching staff. Rookie Jackson Merrill continues to impress with his batting average and RBI totals. The Padres' pitching staff has a 3.93 team ERA and their starters have a 3.96 ERA with 675 strikeouts. Relief pitcher Yuki Matsui leads the team in appearances. Unfortunately, SS Ha-Seong Kim is dealing with a shoulder injury and may miss upcoming games. Overall, the Padres have a power ranking of 3 and currently have a record of 72-55, ranking 9th in offense and 12th in defense.

San Diego Padres Dominate Minnesota Twins in Faceoff at Petco Park

The Minnesota Twins are currently facing a formidable opponent in the San Diego Padres, who have been performing exceptionally well. Unfortunately, the Twins have struggled to gain momentum in the second half of the game. The recent absence of Buxton, a key player in their lineup, has further complicated their efforts. The Padres have been on a hot streak to maintain their position in the West, given the competitive performances of the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. Playing at home has proven beneficial for the Padres this season, with a record of 34-29 at Petco. Despite Waldron's recent performance issues in away games, pitching at home is likely to improve his form. In their last encounter at Petco, Waldron only allowed one run. Considering their recent track record against the Twins, with a 4-3 record in the last seven games, the Padres are the favored team in this matchup.

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