MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (40-45) vs. Miami Marlins (38-45)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Minnesota Twins (40–45) vs. Miami Marlins (38–45)
  • Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
  • Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • Venue: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
  • Broadcast: Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Florida, MLB.tv

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
TwinsSimeon Woods Richardson (RHP)3–44.631.3952
MarlinsJanson Junk (RHP)2–03.731.1526
  • Woods Richardson has struggled with consistency, allowing 4+ earned runs in 3 of his last 5 starts.
  • Junk has been a pleasant surprise for Miami, posting a 2.45 ERA over his last three outings.

Team Performance Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 10Home/AwayRun Differential
Twins40–453–718–28 (Road)-16
Marlins38–459–118–24 (Home)-17
  • Miami is riding an eight-game winning streak, including a 2–0 shutout of the Twins on Tuesday.
  • Minnesota has dropped three straight and is batting just .213 over its last 10 games.

Players to Watch

Minnesota Twins

  • Trevor Larnach: .253 AVG, 12 HR, 39 RBI – Leads the team in extra-base hits.
  • Brooks Lee: 12-for-39 (.308) over last 10 games – Showing promise in the infield.
  • Byron Buxton: .281 AVG, 19 HR – Team leader in home runs and slugging.

Miami Marlins

  • Otto Lopez: .257 AVG, 8 HR, 40 RBI – Delivered the game-winning RBI on Tuesday.
  • Kyle Stowers: 13 HR – Homered in Game 2 of the series and leads the team in slugging.
  • Agustin Ramirez: 13-for-37 (.351) with 10 RBI over last 10 games – Red-hot at the plate.

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             8

Miami Marlins                  – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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