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Ryan vs. Leiter: Twins, Rangers Duel for Sweep
18 Jun
Summary
- Twins aim to sweep Rangers in Thursday matinee.
- Joe Ryan starts for the Twins against Jack Leiter.
- Key players like Byron Buxton and Josh Jung are highlighted.
The Minnesota Twins are targeting a sweep against the Texas Rangers in a Thursday afternoon game at Globe Life Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET. The Twins will send Joe Ryan (4-3, 3.17 ERA) to the mound, seeking to extend their winning momentum.
The Rangers are expected to have Jack Leiter (3-6, 4.86 ERA) as their starting pitcher. Minnesota, currently third in the AL Central with a 35-40 record, faces a Rangers team also in third place in the AL West with a 35-38 record.
Notable offensive performances are expected from Minnesota's Byron Buxton, who boasts 23 home runs and a .936 OPS, and Texas' Josh Jung, batting .299 with an .810 OPS. Both teams are dealing with several players on the injured list, impacting their lineups and pitching depth.
