MLB Game Preview: Minnesota Twins (49-52) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (59-43)

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The Minnesota Twins (49–52) and Los Angeles Dodgers (59–43) square off in the rubber match of their three-game interleague series as first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET, with the series tied 1–1 after Minnesota’s 10–7 win on Tuesday.

Matchup Overview

  • Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
  • Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
  • Time: 4:10 PM ET
  • Broadcast: MLB Network, SportsNet LA, MNNT
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
TwinsChris Paddack (RHP)3–95.141.3175
DodgersTyler Glasnow (RHP)1–13.101.1434
  • Chris Paddack has struggled on the road, allowing 5 ER in his last outing vs. Colorado. He’s posted just four quality starts in 20 appearances and has a .270 opponent batting average.
  • Tyler Glasnow has been sharp, with a .173 opponent batting average and 10.6 K/9. He’s coming off a six-inning, one-run outing vs. Milwaukee and seeks his third straight quality start.

Key Players to Watch

Minnesota Twins

  • Byron Buxton: .290 AVG, 23 HR, 58 RBI – leads team in all three categories; 2+ total bases in 7 of last 10 games.
  • Carlos Correa: 2-for-4 with 4 runs scored Tuesday; heating up post-break.
  • Royce Lewis: 3 RBI Tuesday despite going hitless; clutch situational hitter.
  • Christian Vázquez: 3 RBI and 2 hits Tuesday; veteran bat showing signs of life.

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Shohei Ohtani: 36 HR, 69 RBI – homered in four straight games, including a 2-run blast Tuesday.
  • Andy Pages: 3-run homer Tuesday; 2-for-3 with a walk.
  • Will Smith: .325 AVG, 14 HR – consistent offensive force behind the plate.
  • Hyeseong Kim: 2 RBI single Tuesday; batting .320 on the season.

Team Stats & Trends

CategoryTwinsDodgers
Batting Average.242 (21st MLB).255 (5th MLB)
Slugging Percentage.403 (14th).445 (4th)
Home Runs119 (11th)154 (2nd)
Runs Scored421 (21st)535 (1st)
Team ERA4.144.28
  • Twins are 3–13 all-time at Dodger Stadium.
  • Dodgers have allowed 6.5 runs per game over their last 4 contests.
  • The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 Dodgers games, while the Under is 7–3–1 in Minnesota’s last 11.

Final Takeaway

The Twins vs. Dodgers matchup on July 23, 2025, features two teams with postseason aspirations and contrasting momentum. With Tyler Glasnow trending upward and Chris Paddack struggling on the road, Los Angeles holds the edge on the mound. Offensively, expect fireworks from Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages, and Will Smith, while Minnesota counters with Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, and Royce Lewis. The Dodgers’ home-field advantage and deeper lineup make them the favorite to take the series.

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             8.5

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 245

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, July 22, 2025

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