Reds vs Twins starting pitchers
- Simeon Woods Richardson for Minnesota Twins
- Nick Martinez for Cincinnati Reds
Reds vs Twins statistics
| Stat |
Reds |
Twins |
| Hits |
1137 (27th) |
1237 (11th) |
| Batting Average |
.232 (26th) |
.249 (9th) |
| Runs Batted In |
622 (15th) |
655 (11th) |
| Runs |
655 (15th) |
690 (11th) |
| Home Runs |
166 (14th) |
176 (10th) |
| Walks |
455 (12th) |
427 (Tied-21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
197 (2nd) |
63 (28th) |
| Strikeouts |
1357 (6th) |
1187 (22nd) |
| Pitches |
21384 (19th) |
21179 (21st) |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
L |
8-4 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
6-4 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
W |
10-5 |
| 9/9/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
L |
6-2 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
2-0 |
Cincinnati Reds recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
W |
8-4 |
| 9/12/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
6-1 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
3-0 |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
1-0 |
Reds vs Twins predictions
As the Cincinnati Reds prepare to defend their series lead, all eyes will be on some key players who are expected to make a significant impact. Elly De La Cruz, with his current .259 batting average and 24 homers, seems ready to add some serious firepower. His performance at the plate could be critical, especially given his knack for timely hits. Likewise, Spencer Steer, leading the team with 86 RBIs, could be a major player in driving runs home and shifting game momentum. On the mound, Nick Martinez’s solid ERA of 3.46 suggests that he'll be a formidable force, potentially holding the Twins' hitters at bay and setting a dominant tone for the game.
Turning our attention to the Minnesota Twins, Byron Buxton and Carlos Santana are the ones to watch. With Buxton’s ability to cover the bases and his projected stats hinting at potential key hits, he could play a pivotal role in swinging the game for the Twins. Santana, bringing power with 21 homers, will be crucial in the middle of the lineup. His ability to convert at-bats into RBIs could indeed be the game-changer. Simeon Woods Richardson, with an ERA of 3.96, will need to bring his best performance to counter the Reds' lineup and keep the game competitive.
Considering the strengths and potential performances of key players from both teams, this game promises to be tightly contested. However, with Nick Martinez's pitching form and the offensive support from hitters like De La Cruz and Steer, the Cincinnati Reds have a slightly better shot at maintaining their lead in the series. It’s shaping up to be an intense match, and while the Twins will definitely put up a tough fight, the Reds might just edge them out with their current momentum and player form.
Minnesota Twins injuries
- Carlos Correa (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Max Kepler (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Kody Funderburk (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Alex Kirilloff (LF): 60-Day-IL
- Justin Topa (RP): 60-Day-IL
Cincinnati Reds injuries
- Will Benson (CF): Day-To-Day
- Hunter Greene (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Andrew Abbott (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Sam Moll (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jeimer Candelario (3B): 10-Day-IL
Reds vs Twins game info
| Venue |
Target Field |
| Location |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| First pitch |
Sat 7:10 PM |
| Temperature |
72° |
| Chance of Rain |
28% |
