August 19 03:35 MLB Texas Minnesota Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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One beat late in the pitching change led to a come-from-behind defeat for the Texas Rangers, as Tyler Mahle (1 loss, 2.79 ERA) seeks his first win of the season. Mahle, who struggled with 4.2 innings, 3 hits, and 2 earned runs on a trip to Boston on the 13th, is currently feeling the difference between home and away games. Considering that Minnesota is somewhat a former team of his, it seems likely that he could struggle a bit. The Texas lineup, which only managed 2 runs against Festa in the previous game, is lacking in cohesion, disrupting the team's flow. Adolis García also appears not to be fulfilling his role as this year's cleanup hitter. David Robertson, who wasted the game with a critical accounting error, should have been traded at the deadline.
The Minnesota Twins, who successfully secured a three-game winning streak with strong focus in the latter half, will be looking for Pablo Lopez (11 wins, 8 losses, 4.67 ERA) to challenge for his 12th win of the season. On the 13th, Lopez pitched 6 innings and allowed 3 earned runs in a home game against Kansas City to secure a victory, and his pitching in the second half isn't too bad. This season, Lopez has a record of 7 wins and 2 losses with a 3.20 ERA and a batting average against of .195 in day games, making his performance in this match promising. In the previous game, the Minnesota lineup scored 5 runs, including a solo homer from Trevor Larnach, by overwhelming Texas's pitching staff with 4 runs in the final 2 innings. Notably, their focus in the top of the 8th inning was remarkable. The bullpen, which held Texas to 2 hits and no runs over 4 innings, benefited greatly from the rest day for their key relief pitchers.
If manager Bochy had not put Eovaldi on the mound in the 8th inning in the previous game, the chances of a comeback would have been very low. However, with just one more inning called for, they ended up with no outs and the bases loaded, resulting in the game being turned around. Considering the current situation with Mahle and the Texas bullpen, expectations are not high. While Texas does have some strengths against hard-throwing right-handed pitchers, Lopez is more of a specialist in day games, and the winning bullpen has had plenty of rest. The Minnesota Twins, ahead in starting pitching, are closer to victory.
Expected score: 5-3 Minnesota wins
Handicap: Minnesota wins
Over/Under: Under