The Minnesota Twins will face the Boston Red Sox on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7:10 p.m. The game will be held at Fenway Park in Boston and broadcast on BSN. The Twins enter with a money line of -115, while the Red Sox are at -103. The forecasted temperature is 62°F with overcast clouds. Both teams are part of the American League, with the Twins in the Central Division and the Red Sox in the East Division.
Twins vs. Red Sox pregame odds for Sept. 20
Most Massachusetts sportsbooks have the Twins as slight favorites over the Red Sox for today’s game. The 8.5 to 9.0-run over/under suggests moderate scoring. Below are the specific odds from various sportsbooks:
- DraftKings: Twins -118, Red Sox -102, over/under 8.5
- FanDuel: Twins -116, Red Sox -102, over/under 9.0
- Caesars: Twins -115, Red Sox -105, over/under 8.5
- BetMGM: Twins -115, Red Sox -105, over/under 8.5
MLB odds are subject to change for Twins vs Red Sox
Twins vs. Red Sox projected starting lineups today
Twins starting lineup
- CF Byron Buxton (R)
- RF Matt Wallner (L)
- DH Jose Miranda (R)
- LF Trevor Larnach (L)
- 3B Royce Lewis (R)
- SS Carlos Correa (R)
- 1B Carlos Santana (S)
- 2B Edouard Julien (L)
- C Christian Vázquez (R)
Red Sox starting lineup
- CF Jarren Duran (L)
- 3B Rafael Devers (L)
- RF Wilyer Abreu (L)
- LF Tyler O’Neill (R)
- DH Masataka Yoshida (L)
- C Connor Wong (R)
- 1B Triston Casas (L)
- SS Trevor Story (R)
- 2B Enmanuel Valdez (L)
Projected lineups and injuries are Sportsdata.io
Twins vs. Red Sox probable starters for Friday
| Starters | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (MIN) David Festa (R) | 2-6 | 5.07 | 1.27 | 26.8 | 7.7 |
| (BOS) Richard Fitts (R) | 0-0 | 0.00 | 1.12 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
Twins vs. Red Sox Injuries for Friday
Twins
Anthony DeSclafani (SP) – Out for the season due to flexor tendon surgery.
Max Kepler (RF) – Out with left knee soreness, expected back late September.
Alex Kirilloff (1B) – Out with a back issue, on 60-day IL.
Chris Paddack (SP) – Out with right forearm strain, expected back in October.
Brock Stewart (RP) – Out for the season with a shoulder strain.
Red Sox
Kenley Jansen (RP) – Questionable with shoulder soreness.
Luis García (RP) – Out with right elbow inflammation, expected back late September.
James Paxton (SP) – Out with right calf strain, on 60-day IL.
Liam Hendriks (RP) – Out for the season due to Tommy John surgery.
Rob Refsnyder (LF) – Probable with right wrist discomfort.
Team standings & stats for today’s game
Minnesota Twins stats
The Twins have an 80-73 record this season, placing them 7th in the AL and 4th in the Central Division. They have scored 4.7 runs per game. The Twins have a batting average of .248, with 178 home runs and 64 stolen bases. Their team ERA is 4.19, and they have accumulated 1390 pitching strikeouts. In their last 10 games, the Twins are 4-6, currently on a two-game losing streak. In their most recent game against the Guardians, the Twins lost 2-1, managing only 3 hits with a batting average of .094, but recorded 12 strikeouts.
- Runs per game: 4.7
- Team average: .248
- Team home runs: 178
- Team stolen bases: 64
- Team ERA: 4.19
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1390
Boston Red Sox stats
The Red Sox hold a 76-77 record, ranking them 9th in the AL and 3rd in the East Division. They have also scored 4.7 runs per game. The Red Sox have a batting average of .253, with 189 home runs and 135 stolen bases. Their team ERA stands at 4.12, and they have 1295 pitching strikeouts. The Red Sox are 4-6 in their last 10 games, currently on a one-game losing streak. In their latest game against the Rays, the Red Sox lost 1-0, with only 1 hit and a batting average of .036, but recorded 10 strikeouts.
- Runs per game: 4.7
- Team average: .253
- Team home runs: 189
- Team stolen bases: 135
- Team ERA: 4.12
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1295
Player Stats for Twins vs. Red Sox
The Twins and Red Sox feature notable players impacting tonight’s game. Manuel Margot and Kyle Farmer have shown recent performances, contributing with doubles and runs. Meanwhile, the Red Sox will rely on players like Nick Sogard, who has been consistent with singles. Recent news indicates that Brooks Lee is benched for the Twins, while the Red Sox are dealing with Kenley Jansen’s shoulder issue, potentially affecting save opportunities.
Twins Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Willi Castro leads the Twins with a .250 batting average and has shown versatility by scoring runs and stealing bases. Carlos Santana is a key power hitter, leading in home runs and RBIs. Here are the team leaders for the Twins ahead of today’s game:
- AVG Leader: Willi Castro .250
- HR Leader: Carlos Santana 22
- RBI Leader: Carlos Santana 65
- Runs Leader: Willi Castro 86
- SB Leader: Willi Castro 14
Red Sox Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Jarren Duran leads the Red Sox with a .284 batting average and tops the team in runs. Tyler O’Neill is the primary power source with 31 home runs. Rafael Devers leads in RBIs, making him crucial for tonight’s game. Here are the team leaders for the Red Sox ahead of today’s game:
- AVG Leader: Jarren Duran .284
- HR Leader: Tyler O’Neill 31
- RBI Leader: Rafael Devers 83
- Runs Leader: Jarren Duran 104
- SB Leader: David Hamilton 33
