Minnesota (75-62) at Tampa Bay (67-70)
- When: Sep 3 2024, 6:50 PM
- Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
- Where to watch: BSSUN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays
Moneyline
Minnesota Twins -105
Tampa Bay Rays -115
Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays
Runline
Minnesota Twins 1.5 (-225)
Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (+185)
Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays
Total
Over 7.5 (EVEN)
Under 7.5 (-120)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Probable Pitchers:
Minnesota: David Festa (2-4, 4.89)
Tampa Bay: Jeffrey Springs (1-2, 3.67)
Team Stats
| Twins | Rays | |
| 75-62 | Record | 67-70 |
| 36-32 | Away & Home | 32-33 |
| 4-6 | Last 10 | 3-7 |
| W2 | Streak | L2 |
Game Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are struggling to turn things around as their seven-game homestand continues. After dropping three of their first four games, they aim to level the series against the Minnesota Twins in their second match on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Monday’s game began with excitement as the Twins took a 4-2 lead, thanks to Trevor Larnach’s three-run homer, his 15th of the season, providing the AL Central team with a critical lead.
The Twins’ starter Simeon Woods Richardson pitched into the fourth, after which Minnesota’s bullpen took over, allowing just one run over 4 1/3 innings—a solo homer by Jonny DeLuca. Closer Jhoan Duran sealed the win with a flawless ninth inning, concluding the game by striking out top prospect Junior Caminero.
With this victory, Minnesota balanced the season series at two games apiece, with each game decided by a single run.
The Rays (67-70), usually adept in close games, faltered with runners in scoring position, going 1-for-9. Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash expressed the critical need for his team to perform exceptionally in the remaining 25 games to have a shot at the wild card, but Monday’s performance was a continuation of their recent struggles.
Conversely, the Twins (75-62) capitalized on the Kansas City Royals’ sixth consecutive loss to edge closer in the wild-card race. Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli praised his bullpen for stepping up in what became a game dominated by relief pitchers.
Tampa Bay will look to left-hander Jeffrey Springs, who is finding his rhythm after recovering from Tommy John surgery. In his last outing, Springs pitched five scoreless innings, marking his best start of the season, though it resulted in a no-decision.
Minnesota will counter with rookie right-hander David Festa, seeking to rebound after losses in his recent starts against the Braves and Cardinals. This will mark his first appearance against the Rays.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Tampa Bay 4-3
The Pick: Tampa Bay -115 & Under 7½ (-120)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $343
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
