The Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles are set to face off in the first game of their three-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Minnesota Twins (21-20, 3rd in AL Central)
- Last Five Games: Win, Win, Win, Win, Win
- Road Record: 6-14
- Batting Average: .238 (19th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Byron Buxton – Leads the team with nine home runs, batting .264.
- Harrison Bader – Batting .298, providing consistent offensive production.
- Trevor Larnach – Six home runs, batting .245.
Baltimore Orioles (15-24, 5th in AL East)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Loss, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 8-9
- Batting Average: .246 (17th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Cedric Mullins – Leads the team with seven home runs, slugging .435.
- Ryan O’Hearn – Batting .303 over his last 10 games, with three home runs.
- Gunnar Henderson – Batting .264, riding a five-game hitting streak.
Pitching Matchup
- Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (RHP, 2-2, 4.01 ERA) – Has been solid, allowing two runs on five hits in his last start against Baltimore.
- Orioles: Cade Povich (LHP, 1-3, 5.55 ERA) – Struggled in his last outing against Minnesota, allowing five earned runs in six innings.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Twins’ Strategy: Minnesota needs Woods Richardson to deliver a strong outing while their offense capitalizes on Povich’s inconsistencies.
- Orioles’ Strategy: Baltimore must rely on Mullins and Henderson to generate offense and take advantage of their home-field advantage.
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 9
Baltimore Orioles – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 12, 2025
