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Rangers vs. Twins: Pitching Duel Heats Up
26 Sep
Summary
- Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series Friday.
- Jacob deGrom starts for the Rangers, Joe Ryan for the Twins.
- Betting odds favor the Rangers slightly in the opener.
The Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins are commencing a three-game series on Friday at Target Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Jacob deGrom, holding an 11-10 record with a 3.86 ERA, will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers. The Rangers have a season record of 79-80 and are positioned second in the AL West division.
Facing the Rangers will be the Minnesota Twins, led by expected starter Joe Ryan, who has a 6-10 record and a 4.22 ERA. The Twins currently stand third in the AL Central with a 75-84 record. Betting markets indicate a closely contested game, with the Rangers slightly favored on the moneyline.
Both teams are managing several injuries, with multiple players on the injured list for the Rangers, including Joc Pederson and Cal Quantrill. The Twins also have a significant injury list, featuring prominent players like Byron Buxton and Pablo Lopez. Key offensive contributors for both teams include Ezequiel Duran for the Rangers and Jake Burger for the Twins, who have shown considerable power and run-producing ability throughout the season.
