Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins: Giolito Pitches to Cut Series Lead (July 29, 2025)

Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins: Game Preview (July 29, 2025)

The Boston Red Sox are set to face the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 6:40 PM in Minneapolis. This interleague matchup features the Red Sox (57-51, third in the AL East) against the Twins (51-55, fourth in the AL Central). The Twins currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series.

Pitching Matchup

For the Red Sox, Lucas Giolito (0-0) is scheduled to take the mound. The Twins' starting pitcher is TBD.

Betting Odds

The Red Sox are favored at -120, while the Twins are at +100. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs.

Team Insights

The Minnesota Twins boast a solid 30-22 record in home games, contributing to their 51-55 overall standing. They have shown strength in games where they prevent home runs, holding a 26-11 record in such instances.

The Boston Red Sox enter the game with a 57-51 overall record, though their road performance stands at 23-30. Boston has found success when their offense explodes, going 26-8 in games where they hit at least two home runs.

This Tuesday's game marks the fifth encounter between these two teams this season, with the Twins currently leading the season series 3-1.

Key Players to Watch

For the Twins, Byron Buxton has been a top performer, leading the team with 41 extra-base hits, including 14 doubles, four triples, and 23 home runs. Royce Lewis has also been hot lately, batting 12 for 37 with four doubles, three home runs, and seven RBI over his last 10 games.

On the Red Sox side, Jarren Duran is a significant contributor with nine home runs, 37 walks, and 55 RBI, alongside a .259 batting average. Alex Bregman has been productive over the past 10 games, going 11 for 35 with a double, three home runs, and nine RBI.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

The Twins have a 4-6 record over their last 10 games, with a .253 batting average and a 5.43 ERA, being outscored by 10 runs.

The Red Sox also hold a 4-6 record in their last 10 outings, with a .210 batting average and a 3.78 ERA, having been outscored by eight runs.

Injury Report

For the Minnesota Twins: Byron Buxton (day-to-day - side soreness), Anthony Misiewicz (15-Day IL - shoulder), David Festa (15-Day IL - shoulder), Bailey Ober (15-Day IL - hip), Pablo Lopez (60-Day IL - shoulder), Luke Keaschall (60-Day IL - forearm).

For the Boston Red Sox: Aroldis Chapman (day-to-day - back), Marcelo Mayer (10-Day IL - wrist), Hunter Dobbins (15-Day IL - ACL), Nick Burdi (60-Day IL - knee), Liam Hendriks (60-Day IL - hip), Zack Kelly (15-Day IL - oblique), Justin Slaten (60-Day IL - shoulder), Luis Guerrero (15-Day IL - elbow), Josh Winckowski (60-Day IL - elbow), Triston Casas (60-Day IL - knee), Kutter Crawford (60-Day IL - knee), Tanner Houck (15-Day IL - flexor), Patrick Sandoval (60-Day IL - elbow).

In Summary

The Boston Red Sox (57-51) visit the Minnesota Twins (51-55) on July 29, 2025, for the second game of their series, with the Twins holding a 1-0 lead. Lucas Giolito starts for Boston against a TBD Twins pitcher. Betting odds favor the Red Sox (-120) with an over/under of 8.5 runs. The Twins have a strong home record, while the Red Sox perform well when hitting multiple home runs. Key hitters include Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis for the Twins, and Jarren Duran and Alex Bregman for the Red Sox. Both teams enter the game with a 4-6 record in their last 10 outings. A comprehensive injury list for both clubs indicates several players sidelined, potentially impacting game dynamics.

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