MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (19-22) vs. Minnesota Twins (18-23)

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First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. CT / 7:40 p.m. ET

Venue: Target Field — Minneapolis, Minnesota

Surface: Kentucky bluegrass

Capacity: 38,544

Weather Forecast (Minneapolis, MN)

Target Field is open-air; weather will influence run environment.

  • Temperature: 63–66°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 9–13 mph blowing out to right-center
  • Humidity: ~55%
  • Rain: 0% — clear, mild spring evening
  • Weather Impact:
    • Boost for left-handed power hitters
    • Slightly hitter-friendly overall

Injury Report

Miami Marlins

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. — Probable (foot soreness, expected to play)
  • Jake Burger — OUT (oblique strain)
  • Jesús Luzardo — OUT (elbow inflammation)
  • Edward Cabrera — Day-to-day (shoulder fatigue)
  • A.J. Puk — Healthy (available in bullpen)

Minnesota Twins

  • Carlos Correa — Day-to-day (hand contusion)
  • Byron Buxton — OUT (knee surgery recovery)
  • Royce Lewis — OUT (quad strain)
  • Jhoan Duran — Healthy (closer available)
  • Chris Paddack — OUT (forearm tightness)

Team Records & Recent Form

Miami Marlins (19–22)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Road Record: 9–12
  • Run Differential: -14
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense inconsistent but improving
    • Bullpen stabilizing after rough April
    • Rotation depth tested by injuries

Minnesota Twins (18–23)

  • Last 10: 4–6
  • Home Record: 9–11
  • Run Differential: -22
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense struggling without Lewis/Buxton
    • Pitching staff allowing 4.9 runs per game over last 10
    • Bullpen remains a strength late in games

Probable Starting Pitchers

Miami — RHP Eury Pérez (2–2, 3.54 ERA)

(Assuming normal rotation alignment)

  • WHIP: 1.17
  • K/BB: 44/11
  • Strengths:
    • Electric fastball/slider combo
    • Excellent vs RHB
  • Weaknesses:
    • Occasional command lapses
    • Vulnerable to LHB when behind in counts
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Twins’ lineup is lefty-heavy → moderate challenge
    • Weather favors LHB power

Minnesota — RHP Joe Ryan (3–3, 4.02 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.12
  • K/BB: 48/9
  • Strengths:
    • High-spin fastball plays well up in zone
    • Excellent home splits historically
  • Weaknesses:
    • Gives up HRs when fastball leaks middle
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Miami’s RH bats (García, Soler) match up well
    • Weather slightly boosts fly-ball hitters

Key Player Matchups

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (MIA) vs. Joe Ryan

  • Chisholm hitting .286 vs RHP
  • Ryan allows 1.3 HR/9 to LHB
  • Advantage: Chisholm

Carlos Correa (MIN) vs. Eury Pérez

  • Correa’s status uncertain but strong vs high-velo arms
  • Pérez’s slider neutralizes RH hitters
  • Advantage: Pérez

Trevor Larnach (MIN) vs. Miami Bullpen

  • Larnach’s power plays well with wind blowing out
  • Miami’s middle relief is vulnerable
  • Advantage: Larnach

Jesús Sánchez (MIA) vs. Joe Ryan

  • Sánchez crushes high fastballs
  • Ryan’s fastball-heavy approach could be exploited
  • Advantage: Sánchez

Series History

  • Last Meeting (2025): Twins won 2 of 3
  • Last 10 Meetings: Twins lead 6–4
  • At Target Field: Twins 5–2 all-time vs Miami
  • Trend: Games tend to be higher scoring in Minneapolis

Betting Trends

Miami

  • 4–1 in last 5 vs AL Central
  • Over is 6–3 in last 9 road games
  • Marlins 6–2 in Pérez’s last 8 starts vs sub-.500 teams

Minnesota

  • 2–6 in last 8 home games
  • Under is 7–3 in last 10 Ryan starts
  • Twins 1–5 in last 6 vs NL opponents

Head-to-Head

  • Over is 4–1 in last 5 meetings
  • Home team has won 6 of last 8

GAME ODDS

Miami Marlins                  8.5

Minnesota Twins             – 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026

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