Tigers and Twins Clash in Key AL Central Showdown

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Detroit Tigers (8-5) and Minnesota Twins (4-10) are set to face off on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in a crucial AL Central matchup. The Tigers claimed victory in Game 1 of the series with a narrow 7-6 win on Friday, bringing them to six wins in their last seven games. Meanwhile, the struggling Twins are looking to end a two-game losing streak.

Starting for Detroit is pitcher Julio Teheran, who enters the game with an 0-0 record and a 5.00 ERA. The Twins will counter with Joe Ryan, who is on the mound with an 0-1 record and a concerning 14.73 ERA. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET at Target Field, where the Twins are currently favored at -144 on the money line, according to latest odds from SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total runs is set at 9.

The SportsLine Projection Model has been performing impressively, simulating each MLB game 10,000 times and entering Week 3 of the season with a 34-19 record on top-rated run-line picks, netting +629 returns. Gamblers looking for insights on the Tigers vs. Twins match are encouraged to consider the model’s recent picks which are generating positive outcomes.

Detroit’s offense is led by shortstop Javier Baez, who boasts a .350 batting average, a .426 on-base percentage (OBP), and 14 hits this season. The 29-year-old is on a hitting streak, having recorded hits in eight consecutive games, including two RBIs in each of the last three. In the previous game, Baez had one hit and two runs batted in.

Additionally, first baseman Spencer Torkelson is proving to be a formidable presence at the plate with a .292 average, three home runs, and seven RBIs, along with a .997 OPS. He’s scored 14 runs and hit five doubles this season. In the matchup against the Yankees on April 8, Torkelson was 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

On the flip side, Minnesota’s offensive efforts are spearheaded by outfielder Harrison Bader, who currently leads the team with three home runs and 10 RBIs. Bader has proven to be a consistent run producer and was 2-for-4 with two singles and one RBI in a recent game against the Oakland Athletics.

First baseman Ty France is another hitter to watch for Minnesota as he owns a .300 batting average, two home runs, and seven RBIs. He is also on a five-game hitting streak and tallied three hits, including two singles, in Friday’s loss to the Tigers.

The SportsLine model favors the Over on this game, predicting a combined total of 9.1 runs, indicating that bettors might consider the value on one side of the money line. As the Tigers and Twins prepare to clash, fans and analysts alike are eager to see which team will make their mark in this ongoing series.

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