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Twins and Marlins square off in series rubber match
TL;DR
The Minnesota Twins face the Miami Marlins in a rubber match today at 1:40 p.m. EDT. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with the Twins at 19-24 and the Marlins at 20-23.
Key points
- Twins and Marlins play a rubber match today
- Game starts at 1:40 p.m. EDT
- Braxton Garrett and Zebby Matthews are the starting pitchers
- Marlins are 20-23, Twins are 19-24
- Line: Twins -124, Marlins +104
Minnesota TwinsMiami MarlinsBraxton GarrettZebby Matthews
Miami Marlins (20-23, fourth in the NL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (19-24, third in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Thursday, 1:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Braxton Garrett (0-0); Twins: Zebby Matthews (0-0)
LINE: Twins -124, Marlins +104; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins play on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1.
Minnesota is 11-11 at home and 19-24 overall. The Twins are 13-6 in games when they did not allow a home run.
Miami is 20-23 overall and 6-11 in road games. Marlins hitters have a collective .324 on-base percentage, the seventh-ranked percentage in the NL.
Thursday's game is the third time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Byron Buxton has seven doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 23 RBIs for the Twins. Ryan Jeffers is 12 for 36 with four doubles, three home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games.
Otto Lopez has 11 doubles, two triples and four home runs for the Marlins. Xavier Edwards is 9 for 35 with a double, a triple and two home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Twins: 5-5, .236 batting average, 5.36 ERA, outscored by 14 runs
Marlins: 4-6, .223 batting average, 4.75 ERA, outscored by six runs
Q&A
What time is the Twins vs. Marlins game today?
The game is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Twins and Marlins?
Braxton Garrett will pitch for the Marlins, while Zebby Matthews will pitch for the Twins.
What are the current standings of the Twins and Marlins?
The Marlins are fourth in the NL East with a record of 20-23, and the Twins are third in the AL Central with a record of 19-24.
