Game Details
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: Twins.TV, ESPN, Bally Sports North
Team Form & Storylines
Minnesota Twins
- Record: 58–66 (4th in AL Central)
- Last 10 Games: 4–6
- Streak: W1
- Recent Highlight: Snapped a 3-game skid with an 8–1 win over Detroit
The Twins are looking to build momentum after a tough stretch. They’ve dominated the Athletics in recent years, going 19–4 against them since 2022, including 9–1 at Target Field. Joe Ryan takes the mound tonight with a 2.72 ERA and 153 strikeouts, aiming to extend Minnesota’s 3–1 season series lead. Offensively, Byron Buxton leads the team with 25 HR and 61 RBI, while rookie Luke Keaschall has reached base 32 times in his first 18 games.
Athletics
- Record: 56–70 (5th in AL West)
- Last 10 Games: 6–4
- Streak: L1
- Recent Highlight: Hit 3 HR in Sunday’s loss to the Angels
The Athletics’ offense is quietly dangerous, ranking 2nd in AL slugging (.434) and leading MLB in first-inning runs (90). Jacob Lopez starts tonight with a solid 3.30 ERA and 103 strikeouts. Power bats like Shea Langeliers (26 HR), Brent Rooker (25 HR), and rookie Nick Kurtz (25 HR, 67 RBI) give the A’s a fighting chance. They’ve hit 47 HR since the All-Star break and committed just 9 errors in their last 28 games.
Probable Starters
| Team | Pitcher | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Twins | Joe Ryan | 12–5, 2.72 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 153 K |
| Athletics | Jacob Lopez | 6–6, 3.30 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 103 K |
Key Matchups
| Player | Team | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | Twins | 25 HR, 61 RBI, .280 AVG |
| Luke Keaschall | Twins | .308 OBP, 32 times on base in first 18 games |
| Shea Langeliers | Athletics | .270 AVG, 26 HR, 56 RBI |
| Nick Kurtz | Athletics | .306 AVG, 25 HR, 67 RBI |
| Brent Rooker | Athletics | .275 AVG, 25 HR, 72 RBI |
Game Odds
Athletics 8
Minnesota Twins – 151
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 18, 2025
