Minnesota Twins vs. San Francisco Giants: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 13, 2024

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Jul 13, 2024 6:14 AM
This Saturday, the Minnesota Twins travel to Oracle Park to face the San Francisco Giants in Game 2 of their series, trailing 1-0. The Twins look to bounce back after a series-opening loss, relying on their solid 26-23 road record to even the score against the Giants, who hold a 27-21 home record. First pitch is set for 7:15 PM on July 13, 2024.
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Twins vs Giants statistics

Stat Twins Giants
Hits 804 (7th) 776 (12th)
Batting Average .255 (5th) .244 (14th)
Runs Batted In 438 (5th) 397 (14th)
Runs 459 (5th) 415 (14th)
Home Runs 114 (Tied-4th) 96 (Tied-20th)
Walks 272 (Tied-19th) 311 (Tied-6th)
Stolen Bases 45 (25th) 31 (30th)
Strikeouts 736 (23rd) 781 (13th)
Pitches 13502 (20th) 13967 (6th)

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/12/24 vs Minnesota Twins W 7-1
7/11/24 vs Toronto Blue Jays L 5-3
7/10/24 vs Toronto Blue Jays L 10-6
7/9/24 vs Toronto Blue Jays W 4-3
7/7/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 5-4

Minnesota Twins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/12/24 @ San Francisco Giants L 7-1
7/10/24 @ Chicago White Sox W 3-2
7/10/24 @ Chicago White Sox L 3-1
7/8/24 @ Chicago White Sox W 8-6 F/11
7/7/24 vs Houston Astros W 3-2

Twins vs Giants predictions

Heading into the matchup against the San Francisco Giants, several Minnesota Twins players are looking primed to make significant impacts. Keep an eye on Byron Buxton, who has been showing consistent prowess at the plate; projections suggest he could snag a couple of hits and possibly add a home run to his tally. Carlos Correa is another player to watch, expected to continue his solid performance with a batting average that might hover around the robust .300 mark in this game. Their lineup depth is further bolstered by Ryan Jeffers, who might add a few RBIs, making the Twins a formidable opponent in this series.

On the San Francisco Giants' side, Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman are the bats to watch. Ramos, known for his power-hitting capabilities, could very well send one out of the park in this game, contributing critical RBIs that might sway the game's momentum in favor of the Giants. Meanwhile, Chapman's consistency at the plate and potential to knock in a few runs himself should not be underestimated, despite his average hovering around the .240 mark this season. Their contributions, coupled with strategic plays, could turn the tide in what promises to be a tightly contested game.

Given the current dynamics and the strengths of both teams, this matchup is tipped slightly in favor of the Minnesota Twins. Their combination of powerful batting and strategic hitting, particularly from stars like Buxton and Correa, should give them the edge. However, baseball is nothing if not unpredictable, and the Giants have the home-field advantage and a lineup capable of big moments. It'll all come down to execution on game day, making this one a must-watch for fans of the sport.

San Francisco Giants injuries

  • Ryan Murphy (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Adrian Sugastey (C): Day-To-Day
  • Austin Warren (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Yusniel Diaz (RF): Day-To-Day
  • Tom Murphy (C): 60-Day-IL

Minnesota Twins injuries

Twins vs Giants game info

Venue Oracle Park
Location San Francisco, California
First pitch Sat 7:15 PM
TV FOX
Temperature 56°
Chance of Rain 0%

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