MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (64-81) vs. Los Angeles Angels (68-77)

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Venue & Game Details

  • First Pitch: 1:07 PM PT / 4:07 PM ET
  • Venue: Angel Stadium, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806
  • Broadcast: Bally Sports North, Bally Sports West, MLB.TV

Weather Forecast (Anaheim, CA)

  • First Pitch Temp: ~85°F (29°C)
  • Conditions: Sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)
  • Impact: Warm, dry air could slightly boost carry on well-hit balls; otherwise minimal weather impact.

Injury Report

Los Angeles Angels:

  • Jo Adell — Day-to-day (vertigo)
  • Jorge Soler — 60-Day IL (back)
  • Logan O’Hoppe — 7-Day IL (concussion)
  • Tyler Anderson — 15-Day IL (oblique)
  • Nolan Schanuel — 10-Day IL (wrist)
  • Anthony Rendon — 60-Day IL (hip)
  • Multiple bullpen arms on IL (Strickland, Joyce, Fulmer, Mederos)

Minnesota Twins:

  • Byron Buxton — Day-to-day (knee)
  • Ryan Jeffers — 7-Day IL (head)
  • Alan Roden — 60-Day IL (thumb)
  • Christian Vázquez — 10-Day IL (shoulder)
  • Anthony Misiewicz — 15-Day IL (shoulder)
  • David Festa — 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Twins: 3-7, .251 AVG, 6.14 ERA, -15 run diff
Angels: 5-5, .199 AVG, 5.52 ERA, -22 run diff

Series History

  • 2025 Season Series: Twins lead 4-0
  • Trend: Minnesota has won 6 straight vs. Angels dating back to 2024
  • Last Meeting: Twins won 5-3 on Sept. 9, 2025

Key Player Matchups

  • Probable Pitchers:
    • MIN: Zebby Matthews (4-4, 4.73 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 75 K)
    • LAA: Kyle Hendricks (6-9, 4.81 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 89 K)
  • Hot Bats:
    • MIN: Trevor Larnach — 15-for-38 last 10 games, 6 RBI
    • LAA: Jo Adell — 13-for-39 last 10 games, 5 HR
  • Power Threats:
  • Byron Buxton (MIN) — 30 HR, 7 3B
  • Taylor Ward (LAA) — 30 HR, 30 2B

Betting Trends

  • Twins are 4-1 ATS in last 5 vs. Angels
  • Angels are 3-7 ATS in last 10 home games vs. AL Central
  • Over is 5-2 in last 7 meetings in Anaheim
  • Twins are 32-14 when not allowing a home run this season

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             – 121

Los Angeles Angels         9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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