Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins Preview - June 11, 2025

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

The Texas Rangers are set to face the Minnesota Twins in MLB action on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Game Details

Date: June 11, 2025

Time: 6:40 PM CT (7:40 PM EDT)

Location: Minneapolis

Team Records and Standings

Texas Rangers: 32-35, fourth in the AL West

Minnesota Twins: 35-31, second in the AL Central

Pitching Matchup

Texas Rangers

Jack Leiter (4-2, 3.48 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)

Minnesota Twins

David Festa (0-1, 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Twins -137, Rangers +115

Over/Under: 8 1/2 runs

Game Context

The Texas Rangers are looking to extend a three-game road win streak as they visit the Minnesota Twins. This contest marks the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Minnesota holds a 35-31 overall record, including a strong 19-11 record at home. The Twins have been particularly effective when scoring, boasting a 25-2 record in games where they tally five or more runs.

Texas enters the game with a 32-35 overall record and has struggled on the road, going 12-22 away from home. The Rangers have also found difficulty when opponents hit home runs, holding a 10-25 record in games where they allow at least one.

Top Performers

Minnesota Twins

Byron Buxton has been a key contributor for the Twins, with seven doubles, three triples, 10 home runs, and 38 RBI, while hitting .268 for the season.

Willi Castro has been hot recently, going 15 for 38 with a double and four home runs over the past 10 games.

Texas Rangers

Wyatt Langford leads the Rangers offense with eight doubles, 12 home runs, and 27 RBI.

Marcus Semien has been swinging a hot bat over the last 10 games, recording 16 hits in 33 at-bats, including three doubles, three home runs, and nine RBI.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Minnesota Twins

Record: 4-6

Batting Average: .269

ERA: 5.55

Run Differential: Outscored by seven runs

Texas Rangers

Record: 5-5

Batting Average: .251

ERA: 2.71

Run Differential: Outscored opponents by 26 runs

Injuries

Minnesota Twins

Zebby Matthews: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Pablo Lopez: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Luke Keaschall: 60-Day IL (forearm)

Michael Tonkin: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Texas Rangers

Jake Latz: day-to-day (hand)

Nathan Eovaldi: 15-Day IL (tricep)

Joc Pederson: 10-Day IL (hand)

Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Jon Gray: 60-Day IL (wrist)

Josh Sborz: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary

The Minnesota Twins (35-31) host the Texas Rangers (32-35) on June 11, 2025, at 6:40 PM CT. The pitching matchup features Texas's Jack Leiter (4-2, 3.48 ERA) against Minnesota's David Festa (0-1, 5.40 ERA). The Twins are favored (-137) with an over/under of 8.5 runs. Minnesota is strong at home (19-11) and when scoring five or more runs (25-2). Texas is struggling on the road (12-22) and when allowing home runs (10-25). Key performers include Byron Buxton and Willi Castro for the Twins, and Wyatt Langford and Marcus Semien for the Rangers. In their last 10 games, the Twins are 4-6 with a higher ERA (5.55) while the Rangers are 5-5 with a lower ERA (2.71). Both teams have multiple players on the injured list.

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