- Matchup: Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox
- Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Minnesota (-144) Chicago (+120)
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As the Minnesota Twins (27-28) head to Rate Field this Thursday, they’ll take on the Chicago White Sox (27-27) in a compelling matchup. The odds favor the Twins at -144, while the White Sox are at +120. The game’s total is set at 9 runs, with Taj Bradley and Davis Martin scheduled to pitch.
This season, the Minnesota Twins are averaging 4.6 runs per game, ranking them 10th in the league. With a total of 254 runs, they boast a .322 on-base percentage. The Twins have recorded 85 doubles and hit 58 home runs. They have amassed 239 RBIs and 438 hits, holding a batting average of .238. The team’s slugging percentage is .386, alongside 482 strikeouts and 199 walks drawn.
The Twins have a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.23 and a team WHIP of 1.30. Pitching wise, they have allowed 49 home runs and a total of 250 runs (ranking 19th). The team’s pitching staff has given up 441 hits (averaging 8.1 hits per 9 innings) along with 223 earned runs. Currently, Minnesota’s earned run average sits at 4.12 (17th in MLB), with 426 strikeouts recorded. They’ve issued 191 walks, and their FIP for this season is at 4.02.
This season, the Twins’ bullpen has a save rate of 71.4%, with 63 opportunities. They have secured 15 saves but missed 6 out of 21 chances this season. The relievers inherited 89 base runners, allowing 30.3% to score. With 61 high-leverage appearances, Twins relief pitchers have made 182 appearances this year. The bullpen boasts 41 holds, placing them 3rd in the league.
The Twins are converting 70.4% of balls in play into outs from 4,383 innings, ranking 16th in the sport. They have recorded 1,461 putouts, 413 assists, and 28 errors, leading to a .985 fielding percentage (21st in MLB) and achieving 42 double plays.
Bradley has pitched 437 innings in his career, accumulating 469 strikeouts. His earned run average is 4.61, allowing 224 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.286. He has surrendered 401 hits (8.3 hits per 9 innings) and has issued 161 walks. With a career win-loss record of 24-28, his FIP stands at 4.54 against 1,860 batters faced.
The White Sox have a slugging percentage of .397, averaging 4.46 runs per game (12th in the league). They have recorded 64 doubles, drawn 202 walks, and scored 241 runs. The team has hit 73 home runs, accumulating 229 RBIs. They have struck out 504 times (5th in MLB) and have a total of 411 hits. Their on-base percentage is .320 with a batting average of .231 this season.
The Chicago pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.350 and a FIP of 4.39. They rank 12th in MLB with 434 hits allowed, having given up 258 runs this season (237 earned runs). The team has a K/BB ratio of 8.30, with 440 strikeouts against 213 walks. They’ve allowed 59 home runs, averaging 4.85 runs per 9 innings (24th in the league).
With 46 save opportunities, the White Sox have registered 18 holds and 11 blown saves. Their relief pitchers have been called upon 28 times in save situations, successfully converting 17 saves. The inherited runner scoring percentage for Chicago’s relievers is 34.8%, from 92 inherited runners. They have stepped onto the mound 53 times in high-leverage situations and with runners on base 62 times, holding a save percentage of 60.7%, ranking 18th in baseball.
Defensively, the White Sox have turned 37 double plays and hold a .986 fielding percentage (18th in MLB). They have made 480 assists, 28 errors, and recorded 1,439 putouts so far this season. Their defensive efficiency is 70.5% over 4,317 innings pitched (13th in the majors).
Martin (career record of 17-22) carries a 3.89 earned run average and allows 8.5 hits per 9 innings. With a K/BB ratio of 2.60, he has faced 1,331 batters in his career. Martin has allowed 137 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.267 and a FIP of 3.8. Throughout his career, he has conceded 300 hits and recorded 265 strikeouts across 317 innings.
Who will clinch victory in tonight’s MLB clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Chicago (+120)
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