The None Athletics will visit the Minnesota Twins for an MLB regular season game at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Athletics have a record of 43-59 and are currently in fourth place in the AL West. They have lost their last two games and are 2-8 in their last ten games. The Twins hold a 51-53 record and are third in the AL Central. They have won their last two games and are 5-5 over their last ten. The game is set for Friday, July 24, 2026, at 8:10 PM, with overcast clouds expected at the outdoor venue.
Athletics Team Preview
The Athletics have struggled recently, losing four out of their last five games. Their most recent loss came against the Diamondbacks, with a score of 15-5. In that game, Jeff McNeil hit a home run and Jonah Heim contributed with a double.
Despite their recent setbacks, the Athletics showed promise with a 15-1 victory over the Nationals. J.T. Ginn pitched over six innings without allowing an earned run. Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom were among the players with home runs in that game.
The Athletics’ team batting average stands at .248, ranking 9th in the league. Their pitching has been a concern, with an ERA of 5.42, placing them 29th. Jacob Lopez will start the next game, holding a season record of 4-4 with an ERA of 6.64.
Minnesota Twins Team Preview
The Minnesota Twins have been on a mixed run recently. They secured two wins in their last five games against the Cleveland Guardians. One of the key victories came on July 22nd, when they won 10-6 with two home runs boosting their performance.
The Twins’ batting average ranks 10th in the league at .246. They have hit 126 home runs this season, placing them 11th in that category. Their slugging percentage is .410, which ranks them 8th in the league.
Zebby Matthews is set to start the next game for the Twins. Matthews has a record of 4-7 this season with a 5.40 ERA. His performance will be crucial as the Twins aim to improve their standing in the league.
Betting Prediction
The Athletics and Twins have struggled with pitching this season. The Athletics have an ERA of 5.42, which ranks them 29th. The Twins are not much better, with a 4.71 ERA ranking 25th.
Both teams have decent hitting stats, sitting in the top 10 for batting average and slugging percentage. The Athletics have a slugging percentage of .408, while the Twins are at .410. These numbers suggest both teams can score runs.
With both teams allowing many home runs, the total over is a strong pick. The Athletics have given up 163 home runs, ranking them 27th. Meanwhile, the Twins have allowed 126, ranking 18th.
- Pick: Total Over 9.5 (-112)
