Twins vs. Dodgers: July 22, 2025 MLB Game Preview, Odds & Pitching

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Preview - July 22, 2025

The Minnesota Twins (48-52, fourth in the AL Central) are set to clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers (59-42, first in the NL West) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 PM PDT at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers currently hold a 1-0 series lead over the Twins.

Pitching Matchup

Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 3.95 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 62 strikeouts)

Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8-7, 2.59 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 116 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Dodgers -224, Twins +183. The over/under for total runs is 8 1/2.

Team Performance Snapshot

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold an overall record of 59-42, boasting a strong 34-20 record at home. Their team batting average of .255 ranks fifth across MLB.

The Minnesota Twins enter the game with a 48-52 overall record and a 20-32 mark on the road. The Twins have shown power, holding a 24-8 record in games where they hit two or more home runs.

This will be the second time these two teams face each other this season.

Key Players

For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani leads the team with 54 extra-base hits, comprising 12 doubles, seven triples, and 35 home runs. Will Smith has been a notable performer in the last 10 games, batting 12 for 36 with a double, three home runs, and four RBI.

On the Twins side, Ryan Jeffers has accumulated 19 doubles, seven home runs, and 34 RBI. Byron Buxton has been a standout in his last 10 appearances, going 17 for 40 with three doubles, a triple, and four home runs.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Dodgers: 3-7 record, .199 batting average, 3.84 ERA, outscored by nine runs.

Twins: 5-5 record, .272 batting average, 4.03 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs.

Injury Report

Dodgers: Michael Kopech (60-Day IL, knee), Kike Hernandez (10-Day IL, elbow), Max Muncy (10-Day IL, knee), Roki Sasaki (60-Day IL, shoulder), Tony Gonsolin (60-Day IL, elbow), Evan Phillips (60-Day IL, forearm), Blake Snell (60-Day IL, shoulder), Blake Treinen (60-Day IL, forearm), Kyle Hurt (60-Day IL, elbow), Michael Grove (60-Day IL, shoulder), Brusdar Graterol (60-Day IL, shoulder), River Ryan (60-Day IL, elbow), Gavin Stone (60-Day IL, shoulder).

Twins: Bailey Ober (15-Day IL, hip), Pablo Lopez (60-Day IL, shoulder), Luke Keaschall (60-Day IL, forearm).

In summary

The Minnesota Twins (48-52) are set to play the Los Angeles Dodgers (59-42) in Los Angeles on July 22, 2025, at 9:10 PM PDT. The Dodgers currently lead the season series 1-0. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8-7, 2.59 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Dodgers against Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 3.95 ERA) for the Twins. The Dodgers are favored at -224, with the over/under set at 8 1/2 runs. Key offensive players include Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers and Byron Buxton for the Twins, both demonstrating strong recent performance.

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