Game Details
| Matchup | Minnesota Twins (41–45) vs. Miami Marlins (38–46) |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Time | 12:10 PM ET |
| Venue | loanDepot Park, Miami, FL |
| Broadcast | Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Florida, MLB.tv |
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | David Festa (RHP) | 2–2 | 5.40 | — | 38 K / 15 BB |
| Marlins | Eury Pérez (RHP) | 0–2 | 6.19 | — | 14 K / 10 BB |
- David Festa is coming off a strong outing vs. Detroit (5.2 IP, 6 K, 0 ER). He’s shown flashes of dominance but struggles with consistency.
- Eury Pérez, returning from Tommy John surgery, has yet to pitch past the fifth inning in 2025. His fastball still touches 100 mph, but command remains a concern.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Last 10 Games | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 4–6 | 19–28 (Road) | -6 |
| Marlins | 8–2 | 18–25 (Home) | +12 |
- Minnesota snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 2–1 win Wednesday, powered by Carlos Correa’s RBI single.
- Miami had its 8-game win streak halted but remains one of the hottest teams in baseball over the past two weeks.
Players to Watch
Minnesota Twins
- Carlos Correa: 13-for-38 (.342) with 2 HR and 7 RBI over last 10 games.
- Ty France: .259 AVG, 15 doubles, 6 HR, 42 RBI – Reliable middle-of-the-order bat.
- Royce Lewis: Recently activated from IL; 35 HR and 113 RBI in first 183 career games.
Miami Marlins
- Kyle Stowers: 13-for-32 (.406) during 9-game hitting streak with 5 HR and 11 RBI.
- Xavier Edwards: .283 AVG, 14 SB – Contact hitter with speed and defensive range.
- Otto Lopez: 17-for-41 (.415) with 15 RBI over last 10 games.
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins – 119
Miami Marlins 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025
