First Pitch: 11:10 AM CT
Venue: Target Field — Minneapolis, Minnesota Weather: 44°F, light wind (NNE 4 mph)
Injury Report
Cincinnati Reds
Alex Young — OUT (Apr 19)
Jose Trevino — 10‑Day IL (Apr 20)
Josh Staumont — 7‑Day IL (Apr 21)
Nick Lodolo — 15‑Day IL (Apr 24)
Caleb Ferguson — 15‑Day IL (Apr 25)
Minnesota Twins
Julian Merryweather — 7‑Day IL (Apr 19)
Royce Lewis — 10‑Day IL (Apr 21)
Cody Laweryson — 15‑Day IL (Apr 24)
Cory Lewis — 7‑Day IL (Apr 25)
Travis Adams — 15‑Day IL (Apr 27)
Team Records & Statistical Profile
Cincinnati Reds (13–8)
AVG: .203
Runs: 71
Hits: 138
HR: 21
OBP: .296
SLG: .329
ERA: 3.46
WHIP: 1.34
OBA: .228
Minnesota Twins (11–10)
AVG: .230
Runs: 108
Hits: 157
HR: 26
OBP: .332
SLG: .386
ERA: 4.14
WHIP: 1.37
OBA: .257
Recent Team Form
Reds — Last 5
W 5–4 @ MIN
W 2–1 @ MIN
L 3–0 vs SF
W 8–3 vs SF
W 2–1 vs SF
Twins — Last 5
L 5–4 vs CIN
L 2–1 vs CIN
L 9–5 vs BOS
W 6–0 vs BOS
W 13–6 vs BOS
Probable Pitching Matchup
CIN — Brady Singer (RHP)
Record: 1–1
ERA: 5.60
WHIP: 1.70
IP: 17.2
K/BB: 14 / 3
HR Allowed: 3
MIN — Bailey Ober (RHP)
Record: 2–0
ERA: 5.49
WHIP: 1.27
IP: 19.2
K/BB: 14 / 5
HR Allowed: 2
Key Player Matchups
Cincinnati Reds
Sal Stewart: .297 AVG, 7 HR, 17 RBI
Elly De La Cruz: 5 HR
Victor Caratini: .255 AVG
Minnesota Twins
Josh Bell: .268 AVG, 3 HR, 14 RBI
Byron Buxton: 3 HR (also coming off a 4‑for‑5, 2‑HR game earlier in week)
Team Power: 26 HR (Top‑10 MLB)
Series History & Context
Reds lead the current series 2–0, winning 2–1 and 5–4.
Reds enter on a 2‑game win streak, Twins on a 3‑game losing streak.
Both teams have identical season records vs. expectations: CIN outperforming projections, MIN underperforming slightly.
Betting Trends
Reds bullpen: 77.8% save rate, 17 holds (2nd MLB)
Reds offense: Low AVG (.203) but strong HR output (21 HR).
Twins offense: More balanced, higher AVG (.230) and HR total (26).
Twins home record: 7–5; Reds road record: 7–2.
Matchup Predictor: MIN 55.7%, CIN 44.3%.
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 8
Minnesota Twins – 126
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 18, 2026
