Twins vs Pirates starting pitchers
- Carmen Mlodzinski for Pittsburgh Pirates
- Simeon Woods Richardson for Minnesota Twins
Twins vs Pirates statistics
| Stat |
Twins |
Pirates |
| Hits |
470 (Tied-26th) |
490 (Tied-18th) |
| Batting Average |
.229 (26th) |
.231 (23rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
254 (18th) |
246 (20th) |
| Runs |
271 (17th) |
257 (20th) |
| Home Runs |
69 (Tied-9th) |
57 (24th) |
| Walks |
184 (22nd) |
208 (8th) |
| Stolen Bases |
33 (Tied-23rd) |
35 (Tied-18th) |
| Strikeouts |
531 (13th) |
599 (4th) |
| Pitches |
8924 (21st) |
9460 (4th) |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/7/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
3-0 |
| 6/6/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
11-7 |
| 6/5/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
10-6 |
| 6/4/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
1-0 |
| 6/2/24 |
@ Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
5-4 |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/7/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
3-0 |
| 6/6/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
8-5 |
| 6/5/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
9-5 |
| 6/4/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
5-1 |
| 6/2/24 |
@ Houston Astros |
W |
4-3 |
Twins vs Pirates predictions
As the Minnesota Twins gear up to face the Pittsburgh Pirates, all eyes are on Byron Buxton. He's slated to bring his A-game with projections pointing towards an impactful performance. We're expecting him to notch up approximately 0.7 hits and potentially drive in some crucial runs, given his power at the plate. Another Twin to watch is Carlos Correa, whose keen eye could translate to drawing walks and hitting well, amplifying the offensive pressure. Max Kepler, with his knack for getting on base, could also be pivotal in racking up the score and setting up scoring plays.
Switching gears to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Oneil Cruz appears ready to deliver some fireworks. Known for his powerful swing, Cruz might clock in more than a hit in the upcoming game, possibly adding to his home run tally. There's also Bryan Reynolds, who has been consistently putting the ball in play and could be a key player driving in critical runs. On the mound, Carmen Mlodzinski, despite a rocky start this season, will be looking to lower his ERA and demonstrate improved control in his pitching. His success or struggle could very well dictate the flow of the game for Pittsburgh.
Looking at the matchup, it seems like a tight contest. However, given the stronger and more consistent batting performance from key players like Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa on the Twins' roster, they might just have a slight edge over the Pirates. Moreover, if the Twins' pitchers manage to hold their own against the aggressive Pirates' lineup, they could very well walk away with a win. It all boils down to execution and clutch performances, but my nod goes towards Minnesota taking this one.
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Joey Bart (C): 10-Day-IL
- Bubba Chandler (DH): Day-To-Day
- Alika Williams (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Martin Perez (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Cristofer Melendez (SP): Out
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
- Anthony DeSclafani (SP): 60-Day-IL
Twins vs Pirates game info
| Venue |
PNC Park |
| Location |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Sat 4:05 PM |
| Temperature |
68° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
