Following a rocky start to the season, the Minnesota Twins have won two straight games, including a walk-off victory over the Chicago White Sox Friday night.
Granted, the Twins are playing against the weakest team in baseball, but it’s reassuring to know that things aren’t as awful as we all anticipated. Tuesday night was a huge confidence boost for an offence that has failed to do much this season, and Minnesota will look to keep the momentum going in the third game of a four-game series against the White Sox on Wednesday.
Twins vs. White Sox probable starting pitchers for April 24
Joe Ryan (0-1, 3.57 ERA) will take the mound for the Twins, trying to follow in Chris Paddack’s footsteps by perfecting his stuff early in the season. Ryan is just one start removed from dominating the Tigers with 12 strikeouts in extra innings.
He was not credited with a win, and his 5-4 loss to Detroit on Friday did not count against him. His one loss this season came against Cleveland, and he still looked good in that game. Ryan struck out seven Guardians in six innings, but he gave up all three runs in the loss.
That’s what he needs to concentrate on to keep the good times going, since Twins pitchers have historically struggled with a few bad pitches tainting an otherwise strong start. Paddack struck out 10 White Sox hitters in his best start since 2021, which bodes well for Ryan’s potential.
Garrett Crochet (1-2, 5.61 ERA) will face Ryan and try to stop a Twins offence that has found its stride against the White Sox. That isn’t a lofty standard to meet, but Minnesota has scored one fewer run in two games than it did in the whole series against Detroit over the weekend.
Max Kepler has put together a string of strong offensive performances, and Trevor Larnach appears to be filling Matt Wallner’s shoes. Byron Buxton is hitting well, Edouard Julien has been hot, and the Twins offence has a chance to continue its momentum and figure things out against a pitcher who isn’t exactly a world-beater.
Minnesota Twins starting lineup for April 24
The Minnesota Twins’ starting lineup will be updated here once it has been officially revealed. Check back later today for more.
Chicago White Sox starting lineup for April 24
Note: Once the starting lineup for Chicago is officially announced, it will be updated here. Check back later today for more.
What time is the Minnesota Twins’ game today?
There isn’t another Timberwolves playoff game until Friday night at 9:00 p.m. CT, thus the Twins will return to Bally Sports North rather than the Extra channel.
Game time is 6:40pm CT.
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Target Field is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How to watch the Minnesota Twins game today?
If you do not get Bally Sports North, here are some alternatives for watching the game tonight.
Bally Sports offers a website and app, as well as MLB.tv with a subscription necessary.
FuboTV (which offers a free trial)
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