Rays vs Twins starting pitchers
- Simeon Woods Richardson for Minnesota Twins
- Zack Littell for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Twins statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Twins |
| Hits |
572 (23rd) |
607 (14th) |
| Batting Average |
.232 (23rd) |
.244 (15th) |
| Runs Batted In |
267 (27th) |
324 (11th) |
| Runs |
288 (25th) |
343 (Tied-10th) |
| Home Runs |
61 (27th) |
85 (7th) |
| Walks |
233 (15th) |
219 (19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
71 (6th) |
40 (Tied-20th) |
| Strikeouts |
667 (6th) |
605 (18th) |
| Pitches |
11084 (9th) |
10701 (20th) |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/19/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
3-2 F/10 |
| 6/18/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
7-6 |
| 6/16/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
W |
8-7 |
| 6/16/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
W |
6-2 |
| 6/14/24 |
vs Oakland Athletics |
W |
6-5 F/10 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/19/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
W |
3-2 F/10 |
| 6/18/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
7-6 |
| 6/16/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
8-6 |
| 6/15/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
9-2 |
| 6/14/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
7-3 |
Rays vs Twins predictions
Let's talk Tampa Bay Rays and their players to watch in the upcoming showdown against the Minnesota Twin. Sniper focus should be on Randy Arozarena; his recent performances suggest we could see him notch up about a run and knock a few hits, potentially bringing crucial RBIs to the table. And keep an eye on Isaac Paredes, who's been swinging a hot bat. Given his prowess, we can expect him to add to his home run count and possibly drive in important runs. The combination of these essential at-bats will be key for the Rays as they look to seize control early in the game.
On the flipside, the Minnesota Twins sport dynamic threats of their own. Byron Buxton could very well add a layer of excitement with his bat. Anticipate at least one run, and don't be surprised if he smashes a homer to ignite the home crowd's enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Carlos Correa has demonstrated why he's one of the team's pillars, maintaining an impressive batting average. His keen eye and consistent swing could lead to multiple hits and essential RBIs. The potent combination of Buxton and Correa leaning into their stride could very well fuel a surge for the Twins.
As for predicting the winner of the upcoming clash, this one leans toward the Twins. Harnessing the momentum of their home-field advantage at Target Field and the consistency of Simeon Woods Richardson on the mound, Minnesota seems to have the edge. However, baseball has its share of surprises, so the Rays won't make it an easy win. Expect a closely contested game with the Twins likely pulling ahead by a narrow margin based on their recent form and the robust lineup ready to capitalize on any Rays' missteps.
Minnesota Twins injuries
- Zack Weiss (RP): 60-Day-IL
- DaShawn Keirsey Jr. (CF): Day-To-Day
- Brock Stewart (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Justin Topa (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Alex Kirilloff (LF): 10-Day-IL
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
- Carson Williams (SS): Day-To-Day
- Pete Fairbanks (RP): Day-To-Day
- Richard Lovelady (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Jeffrey Springs (SP): 60-Day-IL
Rays vs Twins game info
| Venue |
Target Field |
| Location |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| First pitch |
Thu 1:10 PM |
| Temperature |
78° |
| Chance of Rain |
51% |
