The Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds wrap up their three-game interleague series on Thursday, June 20, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. With the Reds surging and the Twins reeling, this matchup carries weight for both teams’ playoff aspirations.
Game Details
- Matchup: Minnesota Twins (36–37) vs. Cincinnati Reds (39–35)
- Date: Thursday, June 20, 2025
- Time: 12:35 PM ET
- Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports North, MLB.tv
Starting Pitchers
- Twins: Chris Paddack (2–6, 4.30 ERA)
- Reds: Nick Martinez (4–7, 3.92 ERA)
Paddack has struggled with consistency, allowing a .274 opponent batting average and showing vulnerability to left-handed hitters. Martinez, meanwhile, has been a stabilizing force in the Reds’ rotation, boasting a 52.6% ground-ball rate and limiting home runs in a hitter-friendly park.
Team Form & Trends
- Reds: Winners of 9 of their last 12, including 4 straight. They’ve outscored opponents by 20 runs over their last 10 games.
- Twins: Mired in a 6-game losing streak, with a 2–8 record in their last 10. Their team ERA during that stretch is a concerning 6.46.
Players to Watch
- Elly De La Cruz (Reds): 16 HR, 50 RBI, .361 AVG over last 10 games. A dynamic power-speed threat with a six-game hitting streak.
- Byron Buxton (Twins): 13 HR, .274 AVG, .360 wOBA. Hit a leadoff homer in Wednesday’s rain-shortened loss.
- Matt McLain (Reds): .308 xwOBA, consistent contact hitter with clutch RBI production.
- Willi Castro (Twins): Batting .290 with 15 hits in his last 10 games, including a triple and a homer.
Key Stats & Betting Insights
- Reds are 32–4 when outhitting opponents.
- Twins are 18–8 when they don’t allow a home run.
Weather Outlook
- Forecast: Partly cloudy, 82°F
- Wind: 7 mph out to left field — favorable for right-handed power hitters
Final Thoughts
The Reds enter Thursday’s finale with momentum, a red-hot offense, and a chance to sweep the Twins, who are in free fall. With Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain leading the charge and Nick Martinez on the mound, Cincinnati looks poised to extend its home win streak. For the Twins, Chris Paddack must deliver a bounce-back performance to avoid a seventh straight loss.
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 9
Cincinnati Reds – 114
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025
