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Twins vs. Royals: Buxton Dominates Familiar Foe
30 Mar
Summary
- Byron Buxton has historically dominated pitcher Kris Bubic.
- Both teams are aiming for the playoffs after falling short.
- The game's total is projected to be under 9.5 runs.
Monday's Major League Baseball slate features an afternoon game between the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals. Both American League Central division rivals are seeking a stronger 2026 season after failing to make the playoffs in 2025.
The Twins are sending right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson to the mound, who had a 4.04 ERA in 23 appearances last season. He will face Kansas City's left-handed starter Kris Bubic. Bubic, an All-Star in 2025, posted an impressive 2.55 ERA despite a 8-7 record.
Twins slugger Byron Buxton is off to a solid start in 2026 and has a history of success against Bubic. In 10 career at-bats, Buxton is hitting .500 with two doubles against the lefty. Given Buxton's career performance against left-handed pitching, he could be in for a big day.
Offensive struggles plague both teams early in the 2026 season. The Royals have scored six total runs in their first three games, while the Twins' offense has also shown inconsistency. Considering these trends and the pitching matchup, the prediction for Monday's game is an under of 9.5 total runs.
