Game Details
- Matchup: Minnesota Twins (31-27) vs. Athletics (23-37)
- Date & Time: Monday, June 2, 2025, at 10:05 PM ET
- Venue: Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN, NBC Sports California
Game Overview
The Minnesota Twins travel to Sacramento to face the Athletics, who are on a six-game losing streak and have been swept in two consecutive series. The Twins, however, have also struggled, losing two straight games and three of their last four.
Minnesota has been strong when Joe Ryan starts, winning four consecutive games with him on the mound. Meanwhile, Oakland has lost four straight games when Luis Severino pitches.
Key Players to Watch
- Minnesota Twins:
- Trevor Larnach – Batting .262 with eight home runs and 19 walks, carrying a five-game hitting streak.
- Byron Buxton – Leads the team with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs, hitting .266.
- Carlos Correa – Batting .279, with three home runs in his last 10 games.
- Oakland Athletics:
- Jacob Wilson – Team leader in batting average (.357), with seven home runs and 32 RBIs.
- Brent Rooker – Power hitter with 13 home runs, ranking 13th in MLB.
- Tyler Soderstrom – Batting .265, contributing 12 home runs and 36 RBIs.
Pitching Matchup
- Minnesota Twins:Joe Ryan (5-2, 2.57 ERA, 68 K)
- Ryan has been dominant, holding opponents to a .215 batting average.
- He tossed six scoreless innings in his last start.
- Athletics: Luis Severino (1-4, 3.89 ERA, 42 K)
- Severino has struggled, allowing an average of 3.2 earned runs per game.
- He faces a Twins lineup that ranks 9th in MLB in total offense.
Minnesota has won 58.8% of games when favored this season, while the Athletics have struggled with a 33.3% win rate as an underdog. The Twins’ pitching advantage and offensive depth make them favorites.
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins – 162
Athletics 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 1, 2025
