Match Details
- Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- Competition: Major League Baseball (Regular Season)
Team Overview
The San Francisco Giants and Minnesota Twins open a three-game series at Target Field, with both teams entering in solid form. The Giants sit third in the NL West with a 24-14 record, while the Twins are fourth in the AL Central at 18-20.
San Francisco Giants: Current Form & Key Players
- Recent Results: W W L W W
- Strengths: The Giants have been strong on the road, winning 12 of their 21 away games this season.
- Concerns: Their pitching staff has been inconsistent, with Jordan Hicks (1-3, 6.03 ERA) struggling in recent outings.
- Key Players:
- Jung Hoo Lee (OF) – Leads the team with a .301 batting average.
- Matt Chapman (3B) – Has seven home runs and 29 walks, providing power and discipline at the plate.
- Wilmer Flores (INF) – A key contributor with seven home runs and 33 RBIs.
Minnesota Twins: Current Form & Key Players
- Recent Results: W W W W W
- Strengths: The Twins are riding a five-game winning streak, including a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles.
- Concerns: Their pitching rotation has been adjusted due to Joe Ryan’s illness, with Chris Paddack (0-3, 5.57 ERA) starting this game.
- Key Players:
- Byron Buxton (OF) – Has nine home runs and 25 RBIs, leading the Twins’ offense.
- Ty France (INF) – Batting .277, with three home runs and 21 RBIs.
- Trevor Larnach (OF) – Provides additional power with five home runs and 16 walks.
Probable Pitching Matchup
- Giants: Jordan Hicks (1-3, 6.03 ERA, 34 strikeouts) – Has struggled but posted a season-high seven strikeouts in his last outing.
- Twins: Chris Paddack (0-3, 5.57 ERA, 24 strikeouts) – Has yet to reach the sixth inning in any of his seven starts this season.
Tactical Breakdown
- San Francisco Giants: Likely to rely on their offensive depth, hoping Hicks can contain Minnesota’s lineup.
- Minnesota Twins: Expected to play aggressively, leveraging their home-field advantage and Buxton’s power.
Game Odds
San Francisco Giants 9
Minnesota Twins – 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 8, 2025
