- Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: Twins.TV
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-128) Minnesota (+106)
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This matchup features the Minnesota Twins (38-41) aiming to secure a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers (49-29) at Target Field on Tuesday. The odds indicate Los Angeles is favored at -128 while Minnesota is listed at +106. The total runs line is set at 8.5. Both teams will start with their pitchers, Justin Wrobleski and Joe Ryan, ready to compete.
The Dodgers boast a slugging percentage of .435, having struck out 615 times while drawing 318 walks. They’ve amassed 380 RBIs and 676 hits this season, achieving an average of .259 at the plate. Los Angeles has recorded 130 doubles and hit 105 home runs, contributing to a total of 405 runs scored, complemented by a team OBP of .343. The Dodgers average 5.2 runs per game, positioning them 3rd overall in MLB.
With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.18, Dodgers pitching has a collective WHIP of 1.10. The staff has allowed 81 home runs and accrued 272 runs overall (ranking 1st in MLB). They’ve surrendered 540 hits (7.1 per 9 innings) and 264 earned runs, leading to a team ERA of 3.46 (4th in the league), having struck out 693 opposing batters. The Dodgers’ pitchers have issued walks to 218 players, with a FIP of 3.70 this season.
With 246 relief pitchers utilized this year, the bullpen is navigating 75 inherited runners, with 36.0% scoring. The bullpen has secured 48 holds this season (9th in MLB). Dodgers’ pitchers have faced runners on base 47 times and made 70 high-stakes appearances. They’ve achieved 19 saves out of 27 opportunities, reflecting a save rate of 70.4% in 76 save situations.
This season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have tallied 2,062 putouts, 648 assists, and have committed 25 errors. Their fielding percentage is at .991, ranking them 2nd in the league with 43 double plays. The Dodgers convert 73.3% of balls in play into outs, leading MLB with 6,186 total innings played.
Wrobleski has logged 182 innings pitched, amassing 152 strikeouts in his career. He holds a 3.90 ERA (79 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.164. He has given up 163 hits (8.1 hits per nine innings) and issued 49 walks. With a 14-9 career record, Wrobleski has a FIP of 3.85 facing 750 batters.
The Minnesota Twins currently have a team slugging percentage of .412, averaging 4.91 runs per game (7th in MLB). They’ve hit 126 doubles, drawn 265 walks, and scored 388 runs, including 97 home runs and 367 RBIs. However, they have struck out 657 times (ranked 11th in MLB) and tacked on 660 hits. The Twins have a team OBP of .323 and a batting average of .247 for the season.
On the mound, the Twins have allowed 406 runs this season, maintaining a 4.79 ERA (370 earned runs). They’ve surrendered 88 homers and allowed 5.26 runs per 9 innings (28th in MLB). Minnesota’s staff has a team WHIP of 1.391 and a FIP of 4.35. They’ve achieved a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 8.20 (637 strikeouts to 289 walks) and rank 25th in MLB for total hits allowed with 678.
Relievers for Minnesota have an inherited scoring percentage of 35.1% out of 134 inherited runners. Their relief staff has been on the mound in 88 high leverage situations and 89 times with runners on base. The Twins have faced 88 save opportunities, accruing 55 holds and 10 blown saves. Their save percentage stands at 68.8%, ranking them 10th in MLB, having utilized 264 bullpen pitchers this season.
Defensively, the Twins have 6,258 innings played, with an efficiency rate of 68.9% (26th in MLB). They’ve turned 54 double plays with a fielding percentage of .983 (23rd in MLB). Minnesota has recorded 592 assists, 46 errors, and 2,086 putouts for the year.
Joe Ryan has faced 2,955 batters in his MLB career, yielding 603 hits and amassing 818 strikeouts in 728 innings pitched. He’s allowed 299 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.056 and a FIP of 3.6. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 4.93, with a career record of 51-39 and a 3.70 ERA, allowing 7.5 hits per 9 innings.
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup, covering the spread or clinching the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Los Angeles (-128)
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