Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers 7/18/2021 Picks Predictions Previews

The Minnesota Twins (39-52) will challenge the Detroit Tigers (42-51) in the final round of a three-game weekend face-off at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 1:10 PM ET. Minnesota made a good match against the Detroit Tigers before the All-Star break after winning the four-game set by a sweep last weekend. However, the Twins kneeled to the Tigers in the series opener with a 0-1 shutout loss. The Minnesota Twins need a win here to avoid a series sweep after losing Game 2 at 4-5 on Saturday. Starter Kenta Maeda gave up three earned runs on three base hits with a walk and struck out eight Detroit batters in 5.0 innings of work in the loss. Third Baseman Josh Donaldson made one run on two base hits with two RBIs in leading Minnesota while Designated Hitter Nelson Cruz contributed one RBI on two base hits with a run in the loss.

Thirty-eight-year-old left-hander J.A. Happ will be heading to the bump to start for Minnesota in the final match of a series against the Tigers on Sunday. The southpaw thrower is 5-4 with a 5.90 ERA and a total of 67 Ks on the year. In his career start facing the Detroit baseball club, lefty Happ is 4-2 with a 4.86 ERA and struck out 69 batters of the Tigers.

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Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Predictions 7/18/2021

On the Detroit side, the squad entered the All-Star break after losing the four-game set against the Minnesota Twins by a sweep last weekend. However, the Tigers made a good start in the opening of their next encounter in a three-game duel and snatched the victory at 1-0 this weekend. In Game 2, the Detroit Tigers ended up with two runs scored in the 8th frame to break the tie and pick up a one-run victory at 5-4 on Saturday. Starting Pitcher Tyler Alexander lasted for just 3.1 innings with two earned runs on four hits allowed with one strikeout. Pitcher Joe Jiménez went 2.0 innings of work and gave up no earned run on one hit while striking out two Minnesota batters to pick up the win in relief. Designated Hitter Miguel Cabrera hit an RBI single to earn a home victory for the Tigers while Left Fielder Akil Baddoo chipped in a three-run triple in the win.

Thirty-two-year-old righty Wily Peralta will get a nod from Detroit to take the starting role in the series finale versus the Twins on Sunday. The right-hander is 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA while striking out 16 batters in the majors this year. In his career start against the Minnesota squad, Peralta is 1-3 with a 5.18 ERA and 22 strikeouts this season.

Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers. The MLB Pick for this match is Minnesota -142. In 91 contests played, the Twins ranked 8th in OPS and 12th in runs scored while the Tigers ranked 23rd in OPS and 21st in runs scored this season. Detroit will be missing SS Niko Goodrum after he was placed on the 10-day IL with an injured left calf. Minnesota will snatch a road victory to prevent a series sweep against the undermanned team of the Tigers on Sunday. The predicted score, Minnesota Twins will win at 6-4.

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