Game Details
- Matchup: Minnesota Twins (32-27) vs. Oakland Athletics (23-38)
- Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
- Time: 3:35 PM ET
- Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBCS-CA, MNNT
Starting Pitchers
- Minnesota Twins: Bailey Ober (4-1, 3.48 ERA)
- Oakland Athletics: TBD
Minnesota Twins Outlook
The Twins enter this matchup as favorites, boasting a 61.1% win rate when favored this season. Minnesota ranks 21st in MLB with 59 home runs and has a .243 team batting average. Key players to watch include:
- Byron Buxton (.274 BA, 10 HR, 37 RBI) – Leading the team in home runs and RBIs.
- Trevor Larnach (.268 BA, 9 HR, 20 BB) – On a seven-game hitting streak.
- Carlos Correa (.241 BA, 5 HR, 11 BB) – Veteran presence in the lineup.
Bailey Ober has been solid on the mound, posting a 3.48 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 62.2 innings. He has six quality starts this season and will look to extend his dominance against Oakland’s struggling offense.
Athletics Outlook
The Athletics have lost eight consecutive games and are looking to snap their skid. The Athletics ranks fourth in MLB with 540 total hits and seventh in home runs (75). Key contributors include:
- Brent Rooker (13 HR, 31 RBI) – Oakland’s top power hitter.
- Jacob Wilson (.355 BA) – Leads the team in batting average.
- Lawrence Butler (.263 BA, 9 HR, 19 doubles) – A consistent offensive threat.
The Athletics’ pitching staff has struggled, ranking last in MLB with a 5.72 ERA and allowing the most home runs (91).
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins – 198
Athletics 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 4, 2025
