Phil Hughes (1-5, 5.85 ERA) and the Minnesota Twins (8-24) meet Tyler Wilson (1-1, 3.04 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (19-12) in the second of a two-game series at Target Field. The Twins lost the last game 5-3, extending a six-game losing streak. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 11 and will air on MASN and FSN+.
In his most recent outing, Hughes pitched 2.0 innings, allowing six runs, striking out one and walking two in a 16-4 loss to the Astros. Eduardo Nunez (.370, 13 Rs, 1 HR, 10 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run. The Orioles were also unsuccessful the last time Wilson pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, giving up three runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking three in a 7-0 loss to the Yankees. Manny Machado (.365, 26 Rs, 10 HRs, 23 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Orioles, going 3 for 3 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Over their past 10 games, Minnesota’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. They typically aren’t overmatched by pitchers, ranking fourth in the AL with an average of only 9.0 strikeouts per game. Over their past 10 games, Minnesota’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Baltimore pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.6 walks per road game, fifth-best in the AL.
So far this season, the Orioles are 4-0 against the Twins.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
The Twins are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Orioles have a 7-5 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
The Orioles are coming into the game with three consecutive wins, while the Twins currently have a losing streak of six.
When they outhit their opponents, the Twins are 6-5. The Orioles have a 13-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 27th, Minnesota is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 109 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top half with 139.
Ranking 17th, Baltimore is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 97 this season. Minnesota ranks in the top half with 101.
The Twins are 6-14 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Orioles are 15-6 when they hit at least one homer.
