On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Minnesota Twins (41-34) visiting the Oakland Athletics (28-49) at 9:40 PM ET.
The Athletics and Twins will clash in a three-game series, which concludes on Sunday. For details and insights on the series as it happens, continue reading.
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How to Watch Athletics vs. Twins Series on TV or Streaming
- Friday at 9:40 PM ET (Joey Estes vs. Chris Paddack): BSN | Watch on Fubo
- Saturday at 4:07 PM ET (JP Sears vs. Bailey Ober): NBCS-CA | Watch on Fubo
- Sunday at 4:07 PM ET (Hogan Harris vs. Pablo Lopez): NBCS-CA | Watch on Fubo
Around the League
Athletics’ Leading Hitters
- JJ Bleday has put up 70 hits with 22 doubles, three triples, 10 home runs and 35 walks. He has driven in 27 runs.
- Abraham Toro has 71 hits with 15 doubles, a triple, six home runs, 11 walks and 24 RBI. He’s also stolen three bases.
- Brent Rooker has 13 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs, 26 walks and 44 RBI (59 total hits). He has swiped two bases.
- Shea Langeliers has eight doubles, two triples, 13 home runs, 16 walks and 36 RBI (45 total hits). He’s also swiped two bases.
Twins’ Leading Hitters
- Carlos Correa has 65 hits with 13 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 23 walks and 35 RBI.
- Carlos Santana has 11 doubles, 12 home runs, 25 walks and 38 RBI (58 total hits). He’s also stolen two bases.
- Willi Castro has 69 hits with 18 doubles, four triples, five home runs, 25 walks and 21 RBI. He’s also stolen eight bases.
- Ryan Jeffers has 15 doubles, 12 home runs, 17 walks and 37 RBI (50 total hits). He’s also swiped two bases.
Athletics Pitching Rankings
- The Athletics pitching staff is 28th in MLB with a collective 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Oakland’s 4.29 team ERA ranks 23rd across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Athletics have the 24th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.339).
- The Athletics allow the 18th-fewest home runs in baseball (80 total, 1.0 per game).
Twins Pitching Rankings
- The Twins strike out 9.0 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, third-best in MLB.
- Minnesota has the 22nd-ranked ERA (4.23) in the majors this season.
- Twins pitchers have a 1.218 WHIP this season, ninth-best in the majors.
- With 94 homers allowed, the Twins rank 27th in the league at preventing long balls.
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Athletics Injury Report
Esteury Ruiz: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Kyle Muller: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Ross Stripling: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Alex Wood: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Gott: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Paul Blackburn: 60 Day IL (Foot), Darell Hernaiz: 60 Day IL (Ankle)
Twins Injury Report
Alex Kirilloff: 10 Day IL (Back), Brock Stewart: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Anthony DeSclafani: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Topa: 60 Day IL (Knee), Zack Weiss: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Daniel Duarte: 60 Day IL (Tricep)
