Minnesota Twins at Houston Astros Game Preview - June 13, 2025

Friday, June 13th, 2025

Minnesota Twins at Houston Astros Preview

The Houston Astros (38-30, first in the AL West) host the Minnesota Twins (36-32, second in the AL Central) on Friday, June 13, 2025, to begin a three-game series.

The game is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. EDT in Houston.

Pitching Matchup

Twins: Chris Paddack (2-5, 3.53 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 52 strikeouts)

Astros: Colton Gordon (1-1, 5.11 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)

Odds

Astros -120, Twins +100; over/under is 8 runs

Game Outlook

Houston has a 24-13 record in home games and a 38-30 record overall. Astros hitters have a collective .392 slugging percentage to rank eighth in the AL.

Minnesota is 36-32 overall and 16-20 on the road. The Twins have a 26-7 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Friday's game is the fourth meeting between these teams this season.

Key Players

Houston Astros Key Players

Jeremy Pena has 14 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 33 RBI for the Astros. Isaac Paredes is 9 for 37 with two doubles, four home runs and 10 RBI over the last 10 games.

Minnesota Twins Key Players

Byron Buxton has eight doubles, three triples and 11 home runs while hitting .276 for the Twins. Matt Wallner is 7 for 33 with a double and four home runs over the past 10 games.

Recent Performance

Houston Astros Last 10 Games

7-3, .248 batting average, 2.22 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs

Minnesota Twins Last 10 Games

5-5, .274 batting average, 6.78 ERA, outscored by 14 runs

Injury Report

Houston Astros Injuries

Isaac Paredes: day-to-day (hamstring), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Spencer Arrighetti: 15-Day IL (thumb), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Taylor Trammell: 10-Day IL (calf), Pedro Leon: 10-Day IL (knee)

Minnesota Twins Injuries

Pablo Lopez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Zebby Matthews: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Luke Keaschall: 60-Day IL (forearm), Michael Tonkin: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary

The Houston Astros host the Minnesota Twins on June 13, 2025, at 8:10 p.m. EDT. The Astros are favored with Colton Gordon pitching against the Twins' Chris Paddack. Houston leads the season series 3-0 and boasts a strong home record, while the Twins perform well when out-hitting opponents. Key players include Jeremy Pena for Houston and Byron Buxton for Minnesota. Recent form shows the Astros playing better baseball with a lower ERA over their last 10 games compared to the Twins.

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