Reds vs Twins starting pitchers
- Bailey Ober for Minnesota Twins
- Julian Aguiar for Cincinnati Reds
Reds vs Twins statistics
| Stat |
Reds |
Twins |
| Hits |
1128 (27th) |
1232 (10th) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (26th) |
.250 (8th) |
| Runs Batted In |
614 (15th) |
651 (11th) |
| Runs |
647 (15th) |
686 (11th) |
| Home Runs |
164 (Tied-14th) |
175 (10th) |
| Walks |
452 (12th) |
425 (Tied-21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
197 (2nd) |
63 (28th) |
| Strikeouts |
1350 (5th) |
1181 (22nd) |
| Pitches |
21257 (19th) |
21050 (21st) |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 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 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
4-2 |
Cincinnati Reds recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 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 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
3-1 |
Reds vs Twins predictions
Bracing for the Cincinnati Reds' next road game against the Minnesota Twins, we can expect quite the hustle from a few key players. Elly De La Cruz, one of the Reds' standout performers this season, is projected to bring his usual agility and power to the plate, likely notching up the scoreline and base hits. His season thus far has been solid, and this game should be no different. On the mound, Julian Aguiar might have had a rollercoaster season, but his effort in extending his innings and whittling down his ERA in each game is evident. His development is something to keep an eye on, as his performances continue to grow.
Turning our gaze to the Minnesota Twins, Bailey Ober is slated to start and his stats paint the picture of a fairly confident season—his strikeouts high and WHIP impressively low. At bat, Byron Buxton could potentially stir things up considerably. His ability to convert at-bats into hits and runs is consistently strong, making him a potent weapon for the Twins. Minnesota's lineup seems primed to capitalize on any slip-ups by the Reds, especially with players like Carlos Santana bringing in the power hitting, despite their struggle with stolen bases this season.
As for predictions, we’re looking at a game that leans slightly in favor of the Minnesota Twins. Their higher placement in their respective league, coupled with stronger overall batting stats and a solid pitching lineup for this series, gives them a subtle edge. Nevertheless, the Reds have shown flashes of brilliance and unpredictability, especially with runners like De La Cruz on base. It will hinge heavily on whether the Reds' pitchers can contain the Twins' hitters and how well the Reds can exploit any pitching vulnerabilities from the Twins. But if I had to put my money on it, I’d lean towards a Twins' victory in a closely contested opener.
Minnesota Twins injuries
- Max Kepler (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Kody Funderburk (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Alex Kirilloff (LF): 60-Day-IL
- Carlos Correa (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Chris Paddack (SP): 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 |
Fri 8:10 PM |
| Temperature |
78° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
