The New York Mets (11-6) and Minnesota Twins (6-12) are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Mets have been rolling, winning nine of their last 11 games, while the Twins are struggling offensively, ranking 27th in MLB in team batting average (.203).
Game Details
- Matchup: New York Mets (11-6) vs. Minnesota Twins (6-12)
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- TV Broadcast: MLB Network, Bally Sports North (Minnesota), SNY (New York)
- Betting Odds: Mets (-120), Twins (+104) Over/Under: 8 runs
Team Breakdown
New York Mets
- Record: 11-6 (2nd in NL East)
- Recent Performance: The Mets won the series opener 5-1, powered by Juan Soto’s seventh-inning homer and Clay Holmes’ eight-strikeout performance. They have been dominant on the mound, posting the best team ERA in the NL (2.22).
- Key Players:
- Juan Soto (OF) – Batting .289 with 2 HR and 10 RBI.
- Pete Alonso (1B) – Leads the team with 5 home runs and 14 RBI.
- Francisco Lindor (SS) – Batting .267 with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
- Pitching Matchup: Tylor Megill (2-1, 0.63 ERA, 17 K) will take the mound for New York. He has been dominant, allowing just one earned run over 14 1/3 innings this season.
Minnesota Twins
- Record: 6-12 (5th in AL Central)
- Recent Performance: The Twins struggled in the series opener, managing just three hits and scoring their lone run on a sacrifice fly from Christian Vázquez. Their offense ranks 25th in slugging percentage (.327) and 24th in home runs (12).
- Key Players:
- Carlos Correa (SS) – Batting .271 with 4 HR and 11 RBI.
- Byron Buxton (OF) – Batting .250 with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
- Max Kepler (OF) – Batting .218 with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
- Pitching Matchup: Bailey Ober (0-1, 7.11 ERA, 12 K) will start for Minnesota. He has struggled, allowing 10 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings this season.
Game Outlook
The Mets have been dominant on the mound, while the Twins have struggled offensively. With Megill in strong form and Ober struggling, expect the Mets to have the edge. If Minnesota’s offense can wake up, they could make it competitive, but New York’s pitching advantage makes them the favorites.
New York Mets 8.5
Minnesota Twins – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 15, 2025
