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Twins vs. Cardinals: Key Matchup Preview
13 Jun
Summary
- Twins host Cardinals for a three-game series opener Friday.
- Joe Ryan starts for the Twins against Kyle Leahy for the Cardinals.
- Key players like Byron Buxton and Jordan Walker are highlighted.
The Minnesota Twins are set to host the St. Louis Cardinals for the initial game of a three-game series on Friday. The game is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET at Target Field. Joe Ryan, with a 4-3 record and a 3.07 ERA, will be on the mound for the Twins, who currently stand third in the AL Central with a 31-39 season record. The Cardinals, second in the NL Central with a 37-29 record, are expected to have Kyle Leahy as their starting pitcher. Leahy holds a 5-3 record with a 4.42 ERA.
Both teams have players performing well statistically. Minnesota's Byron Buxton has hit 20 home runs this season, ranking third in MLB, and has recorded 32 RBIs. For the Cardinals, Jordan Walker boasts a .302 batting average and has driven in 52 runs, ranking second in MLB in RBIs. Alec Burleson has also been a strong contributor for St. Louis with a .290 batting average and 48 RBIs.
