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MLB Game Preview: Texas Rangers (31-35) vs. Minnesota Twins (35-30)

The Texas Rangers (31-35) travel to Target Field to face the Minnesota Twins (35-30) in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The Twins are looking to build momentum at home, while the Rangers aim to improve their road record.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins
  • Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • Time: 7:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Target Field (Minneapolis, MN)
  • Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Southwest

Team Breakdown & Key Players

Texas Rangers (31-35)

  • Last Game: The Rangers secured a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, snapping a losing streak.
  • Key Players:
    • Wyatt Langford (LF) – Leads the team with 11 home runs and 26 RBI, ranking 36th in MLB in homers.
    • Marcus Semien (2B) – Batting .218, with six home runs and 27 RBI.
    • Tyler Mahle (SP) – Expected starter with a 3.45 ERA, looking for a strong outing against Minnesota.
  • Strengths: Power hitting, aggressive baserunning.
  • Weaknesses: Road struggles, pitching inconsistency.

Minnesota Twins (35-30)

  • Last Game: The Twins secured a 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, bouncing back from two losses.
  • Key Players:
    • Trevor Larnach (RF) – Batting .259, with 10 home runs and 32 RBI, ranking 46th in MLB in homers.
    • Byron Buxton (CF) – Provides power with 10 home runs and 38 RBI, leading the Twins in RBI.
    • Simeon Woods Richardson (SP) – Expected starter with a 4.69 ERA, looking to contain Texas’ offense.
  • Strengths: Home-field advantage, strong bullpen.
  • Weaknesses: Offensive inconsistency, strikeout rate.

Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights

  • Head-to-Head: The Twins won five of seven matchups against the Rangers last season.
  • Game Strategy:
    • Rangers: Need Mahle to limit runs while relying on their power hitters.
    • Twins: Must capitalize on Texas’ pitching struggles and generate early offense.

Game Odds

Texas Rangers                    8.5

Minnesota Twins             – 126

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 9, 2025

Mikey Balhan Sports

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