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Twins bring 1-0 series lead over Marlins into game 2
TL;DR
The Minnesota Twins lead the series 1-0 against the Miami Marlins heading into Game 2. The matchup features pitchers Max Meyer for the Marlins and Simeon Woods Richardson for the Twins.
Key points
- Twins lead series 1-0 against Marlins
- Game 2 scheduled for 7:40 p.m. EDT
- Max Meyer and Simeon Woods Richardson are the starting pitchers
Minnesota TwinsMiami MarlinsMax MeyerSimeon Woods Richardson
Miami Marlins (19-23, fourth in the NL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (19-23, third in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Max Meyer (2-0, 2.79 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 45 strikeouts); Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (0-5, 6.92 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
LINE: Marlins -125, Twins +105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Miami Marlins with a 1-0 series lead.
Minnesota is 11-10 at home and 19-23 overall. The Twins are 13-5 in games when they scored at least five runs.
Miami has a 5-11 record on the road and a 19-23 record overall. Marlins hitters are batting a collective .244, the 10th-best team batting average in MLB play.
Wednesday's game is the second time these teams match up this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Byron Buxton has seven doubles, a triple and 13 home runs for the Twins. Brooks Lee is 13 for 38 with three doubles over the last 10 games.
Liam Hicks has nine home runs, 11 walks and 35 RBIs while hitting .298 for the Marlins. Otto Lopez is 14 for 40 with three doubles, a home run and three RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Twins: 5-5, .243 batting average, 5.16 ERA, outscored by 14 runs
Marlins: 4-6, .224 batting average, 4.25 ERA, outscored by six runs
Q&A
What is the current series score between the Twins and Marlins?
The Minnesota Twins currently lead the series 1-0 against the Miami Marlins.
Who are the starting pitchers for Game 2 between the Twins and Marlins?
Max Meyer will start for the Marlins, while Simeon Woods Richardson will pitch for the Twins.
What time does Game 2 between the Twins and Marlins start?
Game 2 is scheduled to start at 7:40 p.m. EDT.
