Angels vs Twins starting pitchers
- Pablo Lopez for Minnesota Twins
- Griffin Canning for Los Angeles Angels
Angels vs Twins statistics
| Stat |
Angels |
Twins |
| Hits |
1084 (28th) |
1211 (11th) |
| Batting Average |
.229 (28th) |
.249 (11th) |
| Runs Batted In |
531 (27th) |
635 (11th) |
| Runs |
567 (27th) |
670 (11th) |
| Home Runs |
148 (Tied-22nd) |
171 (10th) |
| Walks |
425 (18th) |
419 (21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
116 (Tied-10th) |
63 (28th) |
| Strikeouts |
1229 (15th) |
1171 (21st) |
| Pitches |
20642 (22nd) |
20799 (21st) |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 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 |
| 9/6/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
5-0 |
| 9/5/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
4-3 |
Los Angeles Angels recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
W |
6-2 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
7-4 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
6-4 |
| 9/6/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
W |
5-1 |
| 9/5/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
3-1 |
Angels vs Twins predictions
Let's take a closer look at what we might expect from some key players on the Los Angeles Angels in their upcoming game against the Minnesota Twins. Griffin Canning, the probable starting pitcher, will need to tighten up his command to steer clear of the Twins' sluggers, as his season has been rocky with a 5.02 ERA. The spotlight will also be on Taylor Ward, who’s a consistent home run threat leading with 22 homers so far. Zach Neto, sporting a .256 average, could play a crucial role in sparking the Angels' offense from the middle infield.
Turning our attention to the Minnesota Twins, they've got some heavy hitters that could indeed make an impact. With Pablo Lopez expected on the mound, sporting a solid 4.05 ERA and a commendable WHIP of 1.13, he seems ready to handle the Angels’ lineup. Offensively, Royce Lewis might just be the one to watch in this game considering his heavyweight .671 runs per at-bat and a formidable home run rate that could turn the game on its head at any moment. Additionally, Carlos Santana, with his 20 home runs, might just add to his tally against the Angels' pitching.
Considering the overall dynamics and stats we've got to work with, the Minnesota Twins seem to be in a strong position to clap back and snap their losing streak in this matchup. With their commendable home record and Pablo Lopez appearing more reliable on the mound than his counterpart, it adds up that the Twins would come out on top. Plus, the Twins seem to have a deeper lineup capable of exploiting any slips in the Angels’ defensive play. All in all, it's setting up to be a battle where the Twins could very likely regain their footing with a solid win.
Minnesota Twins injuries
- Willi Castro (2B): Day-To-Day
- Byron Buxton (CF): 10-Day-IL
- Christian Vazquez (C): paternity
- Max Kepler (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Manuel Margot (RF): 10-Day-IL
Los Angeles Angels injuries
- Anthony Rendon (3B): Day-To-Day
- Jake Marisnick (CF): Day-To-Day
- Jason Martin (OF): Day-To-Day
- Carson Fulmer (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Kevin Pillar (CF): 10-Day-IL
Angels vs Twins game info
| Venue |
Target Field |
| Location |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| First pitch |
Tue 7:40 PM |
| Temperature |
77° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
