Oakland Athletics vs Minnesota Twins 5/6/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Oakland Athletics are preparing to hit the road to Minnesota as they open a three-game interleague series against the Minnesota Twins this Friday night at Target Field in Minneapolis. Before coming into this game, the Athletics took on the Tampa Bay Rays, but were unable to pick up even a single win.

As a result, the three straight losses pulled the team’s record down to 10-15 this season and are ranked fifth in the American League West Division.

Leading the team was third baseman Sheldon Neuse, who hammered 25 hits on a batting average of .312 and a team-high on-base percentage of .375. On the other hand, catcher Sean Murphy drove in 15 runs for Oakland just as he swung out four home runs.

As a team, the Athletics allowed 92 runs over 168 hits on a .206 team batting average, to go along with an OBP of .269. Moreover, Oakland allowed 199 strikeouts, with a 3.94 earned run average and a WHIP of 1.25.

In this Friday’s matchup, Cole Irvin will have the start for the Athletics. The 28-year old threw for 27.2 innings and bears an ERA of 2.93, along with a 2-1 mark.

The total went OVER in four of the Oakland Athletics’ six previous matches.
Oakland are at 0-6 SU in six of their previous matches.
The Athletics are at 5-1 SU in six of their previous games played versus the Minnesota Twins.

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Oakland Athletics vs Minnesota Twins Predictions 5/6/2022

On the side of the Minnesota Twins, the team just closed out a set against the Baltimore Orioles, claiming the first two games, but losing the last two. The losses snapped the Twins’ four-game winning streak and dropped their record to 15-11 this season.

This Friday, Minnesota will welcome the Athletics to their home stadium as they hope to collect a few home wins.

Second baseman Luis Arraez took the reins for Minnesota, batting at an average of .301, to go along with an OBP of .378. Shortstop Carlos Correa led the team in hitting, delivering a total of 24, while designated hitter Byron Buxton contributed 16 runs batted in and wielded eight home runs for the Twins.

Overall, Minnesota garnered a total of 107 runs over 191 hits on a batting average of .236 and a .316 OBP. Furthermore, the Twins allowed 226 strikeouts on an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.16.

For this upcoming event, Josh Winder will head for the mound as the team’s starting pitcher. The right-hander threw for 16.1 innings on a 2.20 ERA, with a 1-0 record.

The total went OVER in eight of the Minnesota Twins’ 12 previous matches.
Minnesota are at 11-3 SU in 14 of their previous matches.
The total went OVER in five of the Twins’ seven previous matches played versus the Athletics.

Oakland Athletics vs Minnesota Twins. The MLB pick is the Minnesota Twins at -175. Oakland blew off their last six matches, as well as nine of their last 11.

In contrast, Minnesota managed to place first in the American League Central Division as they collected 11 victories out of 13. Moreover, the Athletics rank 28th in terms of batting average with .206, while their team ERA is recognized as merely the 22nd best in the league. Final Score Prediction, the Minnesota Twins win by 8-2.

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