Minnesota Twins at Cincinnati Reds Game Preview - June 18, 2025

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

The Minnesota Twins (36-36, third in the AL Central) face the Cincinnati Reds (38-35, third in the NL Central) on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati.

Game time is set for 6:10 PM ET.

Pitching Matchup

Twins: Bailey Ober (4-3, 4.40 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 57 strikeouts)

Reds: Nick Lodolo (4-5, 3.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 70 strikeouts)

Odds

Reds -115, Twins -105; over/under is 9 runs

Game Preview

The Minnesota Twins will look to snap a five-game road losing streak as they take on the Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati holds a 19-16 record at home and sits at 38-35 overall. The Reds' offense boasts a .322 on-base percentage, ranking seventh in the National League.

Minnesota is 16-24 in road contests and holds a 36-36 overall record. Twins hitters have a collective .312 on-base percentage, which is ninth in the American League.

This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Top Performers

For the Reds, Gavin Lux has contributed 14 doubles, a triple, two home runs, and 29 RBI. Over the last 10 games, Elly De La Cruz is hitting .351 with three doubles and four home runs.

Byron Buxton leads the Twins with 12 home runs and a .512 slugging percentage. Willi Castro has been hot over the last 10 games, going 14 for 38 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, and four RBI.

Last 10 Games

Reds: 8-2 record, .270 batting average, 3.84 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs.

Twins: 2-8 record, .246 batting average, 6.38 ERA, outscored by 31 runs.

Injuries

Reds: Graham Ashcraft (groin), Rhett Lowder (forearm), Hunter Greene (groin), Austin Hays (foot), Carson Spiers (shoulder), Tyler Callihan (forearm), Noelvi Marte (side), Jeimer Candelario (back), Brandon Williamson (elbow), Julian Aguiar (elbow).

Twins: Ryan Jeffers (arm), Royce Lewis (hamstring), Pablo Lopez (shoulder), Zebby Matthews (shoulder), Luke Keaschall (forearm).

In summary

The Cincinnati Reds host the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6:10 PM ET. The Reds are favored with Nick Lodolo pitching against the Twins' Bailey Ober. Cincinnati comes into the game with a strong 8-2 record in their last 10 games, while Minnesota is looking to rebound from a 2-8 stretch and a five-game road skid. Key players to watch include Gavin Lux and Elly De La Cruz for the Reds, and Byron Buxton and Willi Castro for the Twins. Both teams have several players dealing with injuries heading into the matchup.

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