First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM EDT / 6:40 PM CDT
Weather Outlook
Gametime Temperature: 67°F in Minneapolis
Cool, dry spring conditions — generally neutral to slightly pitcher‑friendly.
Injury Report
Boston Red Sox
From ESPN’s injury list:
Justin Slaten — 15‑Day IL
Patrick Sandoval — 15‑Day IL
Kutter Crawford — 15‑Day IL
Romy Gonzalez — 60‑Day IL
Hobie Harris — 60‑Day IL
Minnesota Twins
No major injuries listed in the provided sources.
Team Records & Season Profile
Boston Red Sox (6–9)
Road Record: 3–6
Runs per Game: 3.5 (24th in MLB)
Team AVG: .221
OBP: .303
SLG: .344
Strikeouts: 121
Team ERA: 4.13 (21st MLB)
WHIP: 1.38
Bullpen: 60% save rate, 33.3% inherited runners scored
Minnesota Twins (9–7)
Home Record: 5–2
Team AVG: .202
Runs per Game: 4.5
Team ERA: 4.14
Opponent AVG: .247
Recent Team Form
Red Sox — Last 5
W, W, L, W, W (from previous outcomes)
Offense inconsistent but showing signs of life (Story 4‑hit game noted in preview)
Twins — Last 5
W, W, L, W, W (previous outcomes)
Strong home performance and run production
Pitching Matchup
Boston — Garrett Crochet (LHP)
Record: 2–1
ERA: 3.12
WHIP: 1.04
Strikeouts: 22
HR Allowed: 1
Minnesota — Bailey Ober (RHP)
Record: 1–0
ERA: 5.27
WHIP: 1.24
Strikeouts: 7
HR Allowed: 1
Pitching Edge: Boston — Crochet has been significantly sharper with elite strikeout numbers and low WHIP.
Key Player Matchups
1. Wilyer Abreu (BOS) vs. Bailey Ober
.339 AVG, .593 SLG
Advantage: Boston — Abreu is their hottest hitter.
2. Josh Bell (MIN) vs. Garrett Crochet
.275 AVG, 3 HR, 12 RBI
Advantage: Minnesota — Bell is the Twins’ most productive bat.
3. Trevor Story (BOS) vs. Twins Pitching
Coming off a 4‑hit game entering this matchup
Advantage: Boston — Story heating up is a major factor.
Series History
First meeting of the 2026 season.
Twins hold the better record and home advantage.
Red Sox enter with momentum after multiple wins.
Betting Trends
Boston
68.5% defensive efficiency (22nd MLB)
Bullpen: 7 holds, 3 saves, 2 blown saves
Minnesota
5–2 at home
Strong run production (4.5 RPG)
Game Odds
Boston Red Sox – 171
Minnesota Twins 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 12, 2026
