Game Overview
- Matchup: Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox
- Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: MLB Network
- First Pitch: 1:35 PM ET
Team Breakdown
Minnesota Twins (14-20, 4th in AL Central)
- Recent Form: 4-game losing streak
- Key Strengths: Strong pitching rotation, solid defense
- Key Players:
- Byron Buxton – Batting .271, 2 HR, 7 RBI in last 10 games
- Ty France – Batting .275, 7 doubles, 3 HR
- Harrison Bader – Batting .289, 3-for-5 in last game
- Bailey Ober – 3-1, 4.13 ERA, 6.9 K/9
Boston Red Sox (18-17, 2nd in AL East)
- Recent Form: 5-5 in last 10 games
- Key Strengths: Power hitting, home-field advantage
- Key Players:
- Alex Bregman – Batting .331, 8 HR, 27 RBI
- Jarren Duran – Batting .370 in last 10 games
- Rafael Devers – Batting .295, 3 hits in last game
- Hunter Dobbins – 2-0, 2.45 ERA, 9.0 K/9
Pitching Matchup
- Twins Starter: Bailey Ober (3-1, 4.13 ERA, 6.9 K/9)
- Red Sox Starter: Hunter Dobbins (2-0, 2.45 ERA, 9.0 K/9)
Ober has been solid, winning his last three starts, while Dobbins is a promising rookie making his third career start. The Red Sox have been favorites in 25 games this season, winning 14 of them.
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 8.5
Boston Red Sox – 198
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 3, 2025
