MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (23-20) vs. Baltimore Orioles (15-26)

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The Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles face off in the final game of their three-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Twins enter the matchup riding a nine-game winning streak, while the Orioles look to bounce back after a tough stretch.

Game Details

  • Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
  • Time: 12:35 PM ET
  • Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
  • TV Broadcast: MLB Network, MASN2, MNNT

Team Overview

Minnesota Twins (23-20, 9-game win streak)

  • Recent Form: Win-Win-Win-Win-Win
  • Key Players:
    • Byron Buxton (.257 AVG, 9 HR, 26 RBI)
    • Harrison Bader (.296 AVG, 6 doubles, 4 HR)
    • Trevor Larnach (.252 AVG, 6 HR, 17 RBI)
  • Strengths:
  • Strong offensive production, ranking 19th in MLB in home runs (40 total)
  • Momentum from an extended winning streak
  • Solid bullpen performance

Baltimore Orioles (15-26, 8-9 Home Record)

  • Recent Form: Loss-Loss-Win-Loss-Win
  • Key Players:
    • Cedric Mullins (7 HR, .271 AVG)
    • Ryan O’Hearn (.366 AVG, 3 HR, 6 RBI in last 10 games)
    • Gunnar Henderson (.271 AVG, consistent offensive presence)
  • Challenges:
  • Struggled against teams above .500
  • Pitching inconsistencies, ranking 25th in MLB with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings
  • Must improve defensive efficiency

Starting Pitchers

  • Minnesota:Chris Paddack (1-3, 4.01 ERA)
    • Took a perfect game into the 6th inning in his last start
    • Allowed 1 run in 7 1/3 innings in previous outing
  • Baltimore: Tomoyuki Sugano (4-2, 2.72 ERA)
  • Leads Orioles starters in ERA (2.72) and innings pitched (46 1/3)
  • Coming off a 7 1/3-inning, 1-run performance vs. Angels

Matchup Breakdown

  • Twins’ Edge: Minnesota boasts momentum and offensive firepower, with a lineup capable of explosive performances.
  • Orioles’ Hope: Baltimore must capitalize on early scoring opportunities and tighten up pitching to stay competitive.
  • X-Factor: Byron Buxton vs. Cedric Mullins – Buxton’s power-hitting against Mullins’ ability to drive in runs could be a key battle.

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             9

Baltimore Orioles            – 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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