Game Details
- Matchup: Minnesota Twins (29-23) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (26-26)
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa
- Series: First game of a three-game series
Team Overview
- Minnesota Twins: Second in the AL Central, 11-15 on the road.
- Tampa Bay Rays: Fourth in the AL East, 16-18 at home.
Pitching Matchup
- Twins: RHP Chris Paddack (2-4, 3.98 ERA).
- Paddack has been solid but took a loss in his last start, allowing two runs over 5 1/3 innings.
- He will be facing the Rays for the first time in his career.
- Rays: RHP Zack Littell (3-5, 4.25 ERA).
- Littell has won three straight decisions but struggled against the Twins in past matchups.
- He has a 4.50 ERA in five career appearances against Minnesota.
Recent Form
- Twins: Lost their last game 2-1 in extra innings against the Royals but won the series.
- Rays: Coming off a dominant 13-0 win over the Blue Jays, extending their winning streak to five games.
Key Players to Watch
- Twins: Trevor Larnach (7 HR, 23 RBIs, .253 AVG).
- Rays: Brandon Lowe (10 HR, 29 RBIs, eight-game hitting streak).
- Hot Bat: Curtis Mead (7 for 17 with three home runs in his last 10 games).
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 9
Tampa Bay Rays – 122
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 25, 2025
