Yankees vs Twins Preview & Prediction: Records, pitching matchups, head-to-head and more

After sweeping the San Francisco Giants in their last series, the New York Yankees take on the Minnesota Twins at the Yankee Stadium on Monday. The Giants hold the best record in the MLB, surpassing the Philadelphia Phillies and have been spectacular this season

The two teams will square off for their second series this season. The Yanks swept the Twins in their first series at Target Field. The Twins are third in the AL Central with a 33-26 record, beating the Astros in their last game and won the series.

Yankees vs. Twins: Preview

The first pitch will commence at 6:05 p.m. CDT on Tuesday. MLB fans can get to watch the game on Bally Sports North, YES or TBS. The live stream will take place on Fubo TV.

Yankees vs. Twins: Prediction

The Bronx Bombers are riding a five-game winning streak. With their 42-19 record, even the hyped Dodgers are trailing behind. The Yanks have noteworthy pitchers, and their bullpen has been strong. Offensively. their power keeps getting better.

The Twins are not as strong as their opponents, as they hold an average record. Offensively, they are no match for the Yanks. and their pitching squad seems erratic. Hence, the odds seem to be in favor of the Yanks to win Game 1.

Yankees vs Twins: Head-to-Head Record

The Twins have won 775 games, while their opponent won 1142 in their all-time record. The Yanks have the upper hand against their American League rivals.

Yankees vs Twins: Pitching Matchups

The Yanks will turn in their ace Luis Gil to get some early strikeouts against the Twins. Gil's dominant performance for his team has reduced his ERA to 1.99. The righty holds a 7-1 record with 79 strikeouts in 63.1 innings pitched. Gil also has a spectacular 0.95 WHIP.

The Twins, meanwhile, will turn their heads toward Bailey Ober to start against the Yanks. Ober has a 5-3 record with a 4.89 ERA. The righty has 58 strikeouts in 57 innings pitched and holds a 1.11 WHIP.

Yankees vs Twins: Players to watch out for

Aaron Judge

The captain leads the MLB with 21 home runs and been consistent with his performance. Judge has powered the Yanks to win in several games.

Juan Soto

Another dominant performer for the team is Juan Soto. The slugger has 17 home runs in pinstripes. His consistent performances at the plate continue to help the team.

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana has been the shining star for the Twins this season. Santana has eight home runs and is slugging .215/ .301/ .677.

The Yankees are predicted to win with Gil on the mound with their dominating offense. The Twins will not stand a chance against the Bronx Bombers.

About the author

Cresswell McCoy is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda having almost 7 years of prior experience in content development. He holds and Master’s degree in Media and Communication Studies, and his baseball journey began when he joined an MLB betting site as a writer.

Cresswell supports the Philadelphia Phillies because of their top-notch roster and the entertainment they provide, and also admires the New Your Yankees because of their legacy in the sport. His favorite players are Bryce Harper, Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton and Brandon Marsh, while his favorite coach is Aaron Boone.

Some of his favorite baseball moments in recent times include Giancarlo Stanton's walk-off grand slam against the Pirates in 2022, Aaron Judge's iconic 62nd home run and the time Juan Soto provoked Miles Mikolas with his shuffle.

Cresswell's strengths lie in deeply analyzing playing styles of individual players, analyzing teams’ defensive strategies and batting approaches. He ensures accuracy in his articles by sourcing information only from official MLB handles and reliable insiders.

In his spare time, Cresswell is into heavy metal music and plays the guitar, and also enjoys hiking, camping in the woods and honing his survival skills.

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