Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 20, 2024

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Sep 20, 2024 6:12 AM
The Boston Red Sox return to Fenway Park to kick off a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, September 20, at 7:10 PM. The Twins currently hold a 2-1 lead in the regular season series and look to build upon their 80-73 record, while the Red Sox aim to improve their 76-77 mark. This American League showdown promises to bring excitement to the historic ballpark.
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Twins vs Red Sox starting pitchers

  • Richard Fitts for Boston Red Sox
  • David Festa for Minnesota Twins

Twins vs Red Sox statistics

Stat Twins Red Sox
Hits 1281 (11th) 1333 (5th)
Batting Average .248 (11th) .253 (6th)
Runs Batted In 676 (11th) 689 (10th)
Runs 713 (11th) 715 (10th)
Home Runs 178 (11th) 189 (8th)
Walks 444 (22nd) 456 (Tied-17th)
Stolen Bases 64 (Tied-29th) 135 (Tied-7th)
Strikeouts 1247 (21st) 1488 (3rd)
Pitches 22065 (20th) 22817 (7th)

Boston Red Sox recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/19/24 @ Tampa Bay Rays L 2-0
9/18/24 @ Tampa Bay Rays W 2-1
9/17/24 @ Tampa Bay Rays L 8-3
9/15/24 @ New York Yankees L 5-2
9/14/24 @ New York Yankees W 7-1

Minnesota Twins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/19/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 3-2 F/10
9/18/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 5-4 F/10
9/17/24 @ Cleveland Guardians W 4-1
9/16/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 4-3
9/15/24 vs Cincinnati Reds W 9-2

Twins vs Red Sox predictions

As the Minnesota Twins gear up to face the Boston Red Sox, eyes are inevitably drawn to standout players like Byron Buxton and Carlos Santana. Buxton, known for his agility and speed, is likely to make significant contributions both at bat and in the outfield. His ability to turn plays could be a game-changer. Similarly, Santana’s power at the plate could drive in crucial runs, especially if he connects the way we've seen earlier in the season. Their performance could heavily influence the Twins' ability to seize early momentum.

Turning our focus to the Boston Red Sox, Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers are two players poised to make an impact. Duran, with his impressive batting average, has consistently put balls in play and could be a crucial factor in setting up scoring opportunities. On the other hand, Devers brings a blend of power and consistency to the plate. His ability to drive in runs has been a cornerstone of Boston's offense, and a couple of timely hits from him could ignite the lineup at critical junctures.

Considering the stats and likely contributions from key players on both sides, this matchup is shaping up to be intensely competitive. However, the Red Sox may have a slight edge playing at Fenway Park, known for its peculiar challenges and atmosphere that generally plays to the home team's advantage. If Boston's pitchers execute well, and if their hitters manage to capitalize on scoring opportunities, the Red Sox might just edge out the Twins in what promises to be an exciting series opener.

Boston Red Sox injuries

  • Luis Garcia (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Kenley Jansen (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Rob Refsnyder (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Mark Contreras (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Isaiah Campbell (RP): 60-Day-IL

Minnesota Twins injuries

  • Kody Funderburk (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Max Kepler (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • Justin Topa (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Alex Kirilloff (LF): 60-Day-IL
  • Chris Paddack (SP): 60-Day-IL

Twins vs Red Sox game info

Venue Fenway Park
Location Boston, Massachusetts
First pitch Fri 7:10 PM
Temperature 62°
Chance of Rain 51%

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