Game Details
- Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: Twins.TV, ESPN, MLB.TV
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | Mitch Keller | 3-10 | 3.58 | 1.26 | 108/25 |
| Twins | Simeon Woods Richardson | 5-4 | 4.08 | 1.21 | 72/28 |
- Keller leads the Pirates in innings pitched and ERA, despite a tough win-loss record.
- Woods Richardson has been solid at home, with a 3.12 ERA over his last five Target Field starts.
Team Form & Series Context
- Series Status: Tied 1-1
- Saturday Result: Twins won 8-4, highlighted by Byron Buxton hitting for the cycle
- Season Records:
- Pirates: 38-58 (Last in NL Central)
- Twins: 47-48 (2nd in AL Central)
Recent Form
| Team | Record (Last 10) | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 2-8 | .177 | 4.06 | -19 |
| Twins | 7-3 | .256 | 3.30 | +9 |
Key Players to Watch
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Tommy Pham – Batting .444 over last 13 games, 4 doubles, 3 HRs, 15 RBIs
- Andrew McCutchen – .256 AVG, 14 doubles, 8 HRs
- Oneil Cruz – 16 HRs, 28 stolen bases, participating in Home Run Derby
Minnesota Twins
- Byron Buxton – Hit for the cycle Saturday, .286 AVG, 21 HRs, 55 RBIs
- Royce Lewis – Batting .367 over last 15 games, 7 multi-hit games
- Willi Castro – 10-for-35, 2 HRs in last 10 games
- Twins are 26-19 at home this season
- Pirates are 12-37 on the road, worst in NL
- UNDER has hit in 4 of last 6 Twins games vs. NL opponents
Game Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates 9
Minnesota Twins – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 12, 2025
