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Struggling Minnesota Twins Face Tough Task Against Surging Detroit Tigers in Three-Game Series at Comerica Park

In a matchup between the struggling Minnesota Twins and the surging Detroit Tigers, the Twins will look to end their four-game losing streak when they visit Comerica Park for a three-game series. Simeon Woods Richardson will start for the Twins, while Casey Mize will take the mound for the Tigers. Both teams will be looking to secure a win in what is expected to be a closely contested game. Detroit and Minnesota have split their last 10 meetings, adding to the intensity of this matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Sunday's games were played, so the current momentum of each team may have changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +170 | Tigers -195
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-128) | Tigers -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 66%.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have struggled recently, losing six of their last seven games. They were active at the trade deadline, trading away 40% of their roster as part of a rebuilding effort. With many new faces on the team, they will focus on evaluating their young talent for the remainder of the season, which may result in some growing pains.

Offensively, the Twins are ranked low in several categories, including runs per game, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Byron Buxton has been a standout player for the team, leading in batting average, home runs, and RBIs.

Defensively, the Twins are giving up a high number of runs per game and opponents have a relatively high batting average against them. In a recent start, Woods Richardson gave up three runs in 4.2 innings, leading to a win over Boston. He has a good record against Detroit, with a 2-1 record and 2.91 ERA in four games.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have been performing well recently, winning five of their last six games and currently holding the top spot in the AL Central standings with an eight-game lead over Cleveland. They will look to continue their momentum and increase their division lead with a win on Monday.

Detroit's offense has been solid, averaging 4.85 runs per game, ranking sixth in the league, with a .250 batting average (13th) and a .318 on base percentage (16th). Their .423 slugging percentage is seventh in the league, led by Gleyber Torres with a .277 batting average and Riley Greene with 26 home runs and 84 RBI.

On the defensive side, the Tigers are giving up 4.12 runs per game (11th) with opponents batting .241 against them (12th). Their 3.77 ERA ranks ninth in the league with a 1.23 WHIP ranking eighth.

In his last start, Mize gave up three hits and two runs in 1.2 innings, contributing to a 12-2 win over Arizona. He holds a 2-4 record with a 4.91 ERA in nine games against Minnesota.

Detroit Tigers poised for victory against struggling Minnesota Twins in upcoming matchup

The Detroit Tigers have demonstrated strong performance by winning five of their last six games, setting them up favorably against the struggling Minnesota Twins who have lost six of their last seven games. Detroit's success is attributed to their proficiency in batting against right-handed pitchers, which will prove advantageous when facing Woods Richardson, who recently allowed six runs over his last two starts, four of which were against the Tigers. Minnesota's weak bullpen further complicates their ability to compete against Detroit. Conversely, Minnesota's offensive struggles, compounded by their upcoming match against Mize, who has only conceded three runs in his last two home starts, indicate a likely victory for the Tigers. With Detroit's bullpen also in good form, it is recommended to place a bet on Detroit covering the run line in this matchup.

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