Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
First Pitch: 3:10 PM ET
Watch Live: ESPN, MLB.TV, COLR, MNNT
After dropping the first two games of the series, Minnesota is on a three-game road losing streak, while Colorado is riding rare momentum, having secured its first home series win of the season.
The Rockies have now won back-to-back games for the first time all year, snapping a 17-series home losing streak that dated back to 2024. Meanwhile, the Twins are trying to stay afloat in the AL Wild Card race, sitting just 4.5 games back despite recent struggles.
Starting Pitchers – July 20, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | Joe Ryan (RHP) | 9–4 | 2.72 | 0.91 |
| Rockies | Germán Márquez (RHP) | 3–10 | 5.57 | 1.60 |
- Joe Ryan, a 2025 All-Star, has allowed just four earned runs over his last 24 innings, showcasing elite command and strikeout efficiency.
- Germán Márquez has struggled, allowing 122 hits in 95.1 innings and posting a 6–13 team record in his starts. He’s surrendered eight home runs over his last seven outings, making him vulnerable at hitter-friendly Coors Field.
Players to Watch
Minnesota Twins
- Byron Buxton: .294 AVG, 22 HR, 57 RBI, 17 SB; hitting .588 over his last five games
- Trevor Larnach: 13 HR, 42 RBI; consistent power threat
- Ryan Jeffers: .247 AVG, 17 doubles, 7 HR; five-game hit streak
Colorado Rockies
- Hunter Goodman: .277 AVG, 18 HR, 52 RBI; ranks 2nd among MLB catchers in HR
- Mickey Moniak: 13 HR, 6 triples; dangerous DH bat despite recent injury
- Tyler Freeman: .323 AVG, 11 doubles; reached base in 25 straight games before recent skid
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | Twins | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .241 | .233 |
| Runs/Game | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Home Runs | 129 | 92 |
| Team ERA | 4.16 | 5.55 |
| Road Record | 19–31 | 12–36 (home) |
Minnesota holds the edge in pitching and power, while Colorado continues to rank near the bottom in most offensive and defensive metrics.
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins – 235
Colorado Rockies 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025
