Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
First Pitch: 7:40 PM CT / 5:40 PM PT
Probables: LAD — Eric Lauer (LHP) vs MIN — David Matthews (RHP)
VENUE: TARGET FIELD
Location: 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN
Dimensions: 339 LF, 411 CF, 328 RF
Park Factors:
Slightly pitcher‑friendly
Suppresses HRs to center
Plays fair to left‑handed pull hitters
Surface: Grass
Target Field plays big in early summer evenings — a meaningful factor with two pitchers who rely on soft contact.
WEATHER FORECAST (as of 6/22 AM)
Temperature: 77°F at first pitch
Wind: 6–9 mph in from right field
Humidity: 55%
Chance of Rain: <10%
Impact: Pitcher‑friendly — wind blowing in reduces HR carry
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts — OUT (hand fracture)
Freddie Freeman — ACTIVE (rest day Sunday, fully available)
Will Smith — ACTIVE (groin soreness, probable)
Walker Buehler — OUT (elbow)
Max Muncy — OUT (oblique)
Minnesota Twins
Carlos Correa — ACTIVE (heel soreness, expected to play)
Royce Lewis — OUT (hamstring)
Byron Buxton — OUT (knee)
Chris Paddack — OUT (forearm)
Jhoan Duran — ACTIVE (recent IL stint, available)
STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP
Eric Lauer — LHP, Dodgers
2026 Season:
Record: 4–3
ERA: 4.11
WHIP: 1.29
K/BB: 58/21
Last 5 Starts: 3.86 ERA, 1.22 WHIP
Scouting Notes:
Fastball 92–93, relies on cutter/slider
Twins rank bottom‑third vs LHP in OPS
Lauer’s road ERA (3.78) better than home
Vulnerable to right‑handed power — Correa/Kepler key threats
Matchup Edge: Moderate
David Matthews — RHP, Twins
2026 Season:
Record: 5–6
ERA: 4.32
WHIP: 1.31
K/BB: 72/25
Last 5 Starts: 4.58 ERA, 1.34 WHIP
Scouting Notes:
Sinker/slider profile
Dodgers rank top‑5 vs RHP in OPS
LA’s left‑handed bats (Freeman, Outman, Lux) match up well
Matthews struggles with command when behind in counts
Matchup Edge: Disadvantage
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Los Angeles Dodgers (49–29)
Last 10: 7–3
Road Record: 23–15
Run Differential: +78
Trend: Pitching stabilizing, offense still elite despite injuries
Strength: Deep lineup, elite bullpen
Weakness: Missing Betts reduces OBP and defensive versatility
Minnesota Twins (38–41)
Last 10: 4–6
Home Record: 19–20
Run Differential: –14
Trend: Offense inconsistent, pitching middle‑of‑the‑pack
Strength: Strong bullpen late
Weakness: Injuries to core hitters, poor production vs LHP
SERIES HISTORY
2024–2026 Combined: Dodgers lead 8–3
At Target Field: Dodgers have won 4 straight
Lauer vs Twins: 3.60 ERA in 3 career starts
Matthews vs Dodgers: First career start
BETTING TRENDS
Los Angeles
8–3 in last 11 games
6–2 in last 8 road games
Under is 5–2 in last 7
Minnesota
3–7 in last 10 home games
Under is 6–3 in last 9
Twins RL has failed in 5 of last 7
Head‑to‑Head
Dodgers have covered RL in 6 of last 8
Under has hit in 4 of last 6
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 145
Minnesota Twins 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 21, 2026
