Tue May 06 22:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Disappointing Twins and Orioles to Clash in Crucial Series at Target Field

**MINNEAPOLIS, MN** – Two of baseball’s biggest underperformers, the Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles, are set to face off in a three-game series at Target Field this week, beginning Tuesday. Both teams entered the 2025 season with high expectations, making their current struggles all the more frustrating for fans and management.

The Twins, projected for 84.5 wins, currently sit at 15-20, a pace for only 69 wins. The Orioles, coming off two seasons averaging 96 wins and boasting a preseason projection of 87.5 wins, are even worse at 13-20 (64-win pace), owning the second-worst run differential in baseball (-55).

While the Twins have reasons for optimism, including the return of Royce Lewis and Willi Castro from the injured list, their main issue has been scoring runs. While players like Buxton, France, and Jeffers are contributing, Carlos Correa’s performance remains a concern. The Orioles, meanwhile, are plagued by pitching woes. The loss of Corbin Burnes in free agency, coupled with injuries to key starters and poor performances from several new additions like Charlie Morton, has left their pitching staff decimated. Their 5.43 ERA is the second-worst in the league.

The series presents a critical opportunity for both teams. A win would provide a much-needed boost, especially for the Twins, who face the 22-13 Giants this weekend.

The pitching matchups are as follows:

* **Tuesday:** Pablo Lopez (MIN, 2.25 ERA) vs. Cade Povich (BAL, 5.16 ERA)
* **Wednesday:** Simeon Woods Richardson (MIN, 4.03 ERA) vs. Dean Kremer (BAL, 5.73 ERA)
* **Thursday:** Joe Ryan (MIN, 2.93 ERA) vs. Tomoyuki Sugano (BAL, 3.00 ERA)

The series promises to be a pivotal one for both teams as they look to turn their seasons around.

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