Twins vs. Giants: Bradley Offers an Edge, but the Betting Call Is Pass
Bradley's recent pitching favors Minnesota's starting matchup, but lineup uncertainty and conflicting Molina statistics prevent a confident case at Twins moneyline -139.
Matchup overview
Taj Bradley's recent starts give Minnesota its strongest argument against San Francisco in this September 22, 2026 MLB matchup. He allowed three earned runs across 13 innings in his September 11 and September 17 appearances, striking out 15. That offers a concrete starting point for the Twins, who lost the September 21 series opener 5-2. It does not establish a complete betting advantage. Minnesota has several players on the injured list, while inconsistent statistical reports for Giants probable starter Anthony Molina complicate the opposing pitching assessment.
At a glance
First pitch: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 9:45 PM EDT.
Venue: Oracle Park. Broadcast: MLB.com lists NBCS BA and Twins.TV Presented by Progressive.
Records: Minnesota 73-84; San Francisco 65-92. The Giants won the September 21 opener 5-2.
Probable starters: Taj Bradley, Minnesota, and Anthony Molina, San Francisco. Both throw right-handed.
SportsJaw moneyline: Minnesota -134; San Francisco +112.
SportsJaw run line: Minnesota -1.5 (+130); San Francisco +1.5 (-155). Total: over 7.5 (-110); under 7.5 (-110).
Minnesota Twins outlook
MLB.com lists Bradley at 11-6 with a 3.81 ERA and 199 strikeouts for 2026. His recent individual outings strengthen the case beyond that season summary. On September 17 at the Angels, he completed seven innings, allowing five hits and three earned runs while walking one and striking out nine. That combination of length and limited walks is the strongest recent example of what Minnesota would want from him Tuesday.