Arizona Diamondbacks (57 – 54) vs Minnesota Twins ( 57 – 54)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Minnesota Twins 8/05/2023 – The Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, MN, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 7:10 PM ET. In the final match of their four-game series on Thursday, Arizona lost for the third time in a row and for the 11th time in the previous 14 games. In the NL West standings as of Friday, the Diamondbacks were third with a record of 57-53, 6.5 games back of first-place Dodgers. For the final wild-card berth in the National League playoff picture, they were 1.5 games back of the Reds. Arizona had six hits overall on Thursday, but no individual had more than one in the defeat. Seven runners were left on base throughout the game by the Diamondbacks, who were 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position. Baseball projections: Considering recent performance, Arizona’s struggles might impact their chances in the upcoming games. After pitching seven innings and giving up one run on two hits, one walk, and 7 strikeouts before leaving the game, Brandon Pfaadt (0-5) was given the loss.
In this game, Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson is making his 23rd start of the year on the mound. He enters the game with a record of 6-5, a 4.84 ERA, a 1.395 WHIP, 36 walks, and 75 strikeouts in 119 innings pitched. Nelson had no bearing on the decision in his most recent start, which took place Monday against the Giants on the road. He pitched 6.2 innings in a game the Diamondbacks finally won 4-3 in extra innings, surrendering two runs on 5 hits, 3 walks, and one strikeout. Nelson is 1-0 with a 4.12 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, seven walks, and seven strikeouts across 19.2 innings pitched in his last three starts. In this game, Nelson pitches against the Twins for the first time in his 26th major league start overall. As a result, this is also his first appearance at Target Field in his career.
Diamondbacks vs. Twins Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 5, 2023 7:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Target Field, MN |
| TV: | BSN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Ryne Nelson (6–5, 4.84 ERA) vs Kenta Maeda (2–6, 4.53 ERA)
In taking the final game of their three-game series against the Cardinals on the road Thursday night, Minnesota won for just the second time in eight matches. With a record of 56-54 as of Friday, the Twins were 2.5 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central. Donovan Solano (run) was the only player to have two hits in the game on Thursday, giving Minnesota’s total of seven hits. The Twins won thanks to home runs from Ryan Jeffers (his sixth) and Michael A. Taylor (his 13th). With seven innings pitched, two runs on five hits, no walks, and 8 strikeouts, Sonny Gray (5-4) won the victory. Jhoan Duran pitched the ninth inning, recording his 19th save of the year while giving up just one run on two hits, no walks, and one strikeout.
Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda makes his 12th start of the year on the mound in this game. In 53.2 innings of work this season, he is 2-6 with a 4.53 ERA, a 1.248 WHIP, 16 walks, and 65 strikeouts. Maeda was unsuccessful in his most recent start against the Royals on the road on Sunday. He pitched five innings in a game the Twins ultimately lost 2-1, surrendering two runs on four hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts. Maeda is 0-1 with a 2.55 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, four walks, and 24 strikeouts across 17.2 innings pitched in his last three starts. In this game against the Diamondbacks, Maeda made his 19th appearance and 16th start of his career. Over 78.1 innings of play versus them, he has a 6-5 record, a 4.14 ERA, a 1.149 WHIP, 17 walks, and 86 strikeouts.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -160
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 2-3 in their last 5 matches against the spread.
The Diamondbacks are 31-22 in their road matches against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 0 of the Diamondbacks’ last 5 matches.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
The Minnesota Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 matches against the spread.
Minnesota is 26-29 in their road matches against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 3 of the Twins’ last 5 matches.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Minnesota Twins 8/05/2023 Betting Picks
Game previews: The MLB chose the Arizona Diamondbacks to win this game. Both teams had recent struggles; the Twins entered Friday’s season opening with a six-game losing streak while the Diamondbacks had a 5-14 record since the All-Star break. Arizona exited the National League playoff picture because they now have ground to make up in both the NL West and the race for the wild card. Even though it is only two games above .500, Minnesota leads the watered-down AL Central. Since returning to the majors after missing the 2022 season, Maeda pitched well. Only once in his previous seven starts did he give up more than two runs. The Twins benefit from this since they started producing more offense than before the All-Star break. Expect Maeda to pitch well and the Twins to back him up so they can add this to their victory total. The Arizona Diamondbacks will win to a predicted score of 7-4.
Free Pick and Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks will win 7-4.