Matchday: Thursday, June 12, 2025
First Pitch: 1:10 PM ET
Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
Broadcast: Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Southwest, MLB.TV
Overview: Rangers vs. Twins – Series Finale Showdown
The Minnesota Twins (36-31) and Texas Rangers (32-36) face off in the rubber match of their three-game series at Target Field. The Twins secured a 6-2 victory in Game 2, powered by Byron Buxton’s three-hit performance, while the Rangers took Game 1 with a 4-3 win.
Minnesota enters the matchup five games above .500, looking to strengthen their AL Central standing, while Texas aims to snap a rough road stretch and climb back into the AL Wild Card race.
Minnesota Twins: Home Dominance Continues
The Twins have been strong at home, boasting a 20-11 record at Target Field. Their offense has been fueled by Byron Buxton, who leads the team in home runs (11) and RBI (41).
Key Players to Watch:
- Byron Buxton – 11 HR, 41 RBI, .271 AVG; homered in Game 2
- Carlos Correa – 4 doubles, 1 HR in his last 10 games
- Bailey Ober – Starting pitcher; 4-2 record, 3.78 ERA
Injury Report:
- Out: Aaron Ekblad (day-to-day), Eetu Luostarinen (upper body)
Texas Rangers: Road Struggles Continue
The Rangers have struggled away from home, holding a 12-23 road record. Marcus Semien has been a bright spot, hitting three home runs in his last 10 games, while Patrick Corbin looks to continue his strong pitching resurgence.
Key Players to Watch:
- Marcus Semien – 7 HR, 27 RBI, .218 AVG; homered in Game 2
- Wyatt Langford – 12 HR, 27 RBI, .259 AVG
- Patrick Corbin – Starting pitcher; 3-5 record, 3.52 ERA
Injury Report:
- Out: Josh Jung (wrist), Nathan Eovaldi (elbow)
Head-to-Head: Rangers vs. Twins
- Season Series: Tied 1-1
- Last Meeting: Twins 6-2 Rangers (June 11, 2025)
- At Target Field: Twins are 20-11 at home this season
Tactical Breakdown & Prediction
The Twins will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage, relying on Ober’s pitching and Buxton’s offensive firepower. The Rangers, meanwhile, must find ways to manufacture runs and avoid falling behind early.
Game Odds
Texas Rangers 8.5
Minnesota Twins – 158
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 11, 2025
