Minnesota Twins at Cincinnati Reds Game Preview - June 19, 2025

Thursday, June 19th, 2025

The Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in an MLB game on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 11:40 AM ET.

The game will take place in Cincinnati. The Twins enter with a 36-37 record, sitting third in the AL Central. The Reds hold a 39-35 record and are second in the NL Central.

Pitching Probables

Twins: Chris Paddack (2-6, 4.30 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 53 strikeouts)

Reds: Nick Martinez (4-7, 3.92 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 58 strikeouts)

Game Details and Trends

The Reds are favored at -114, while the Twins are at -106. The over/under for total runs is set at 9.

Cincinnati enters the game on a five-game home winning streak, boasting a 20-16 record at home. They have been strong when outhitting opponents, going 32-4 in such games.

Minnesota has a 36-37 overall record, but their road performance has been less stellar at 16-25. The Twins have found success in games where they limit home runs, holding an 18-8 record when not allowing a long ball.

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

Top Performers

For the Reds, Elly De La Cruz leads with 30 extra base hits, including 14 doubles and 16 home runs. Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been hitting well recently, going 10 for 38 with a double, three home runs, and seven RBI in the last 10 games.

Byron Buxton is a key contributor for the Twins, with 13 home runs, 20 walks, and 43 RBI, while batting .274. Willi Castro has been hot over the past 10 games, hitting 15 for 37 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, and four RBI.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Reds: 8-2 record, .278 batting average, 3.92 ERA. They have outscored opponents by 20 runs.

Twins: 2-8 record, .243 batting average, 6.46 ERA. They have been 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 Minnesota Twins face the Cincinnati Reds in an MLB game on June 19, 2025, in Cincinnati. The Reds, second in the NL Central with a 39-35 record, are home favorites and are on a five-game home winning streak. The Twins, third in the AL Central at 36-37, have struggled on the road and recently. The pitching matchup features Chris Paddack for Minnesota against Nick Martinez for Cincinnati. Key players include Elly De La Cruz and Christian Encarnacion-Strand for the Reds, and Byron Buxton and Willi Castro for the Twins. Both teams have significant injury lists. Recent performance heavily favors the Reds, who have an 8-2 record in their last 10 games compared to the Twins' 2-8.

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