Twins vs Rockies Picks and Prediction – 7/20/2025

On Sunday, the Minnesota Twins (47-50) face off against the Colorado Rockies (23-74) at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Colorado comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Minnesota on Saturday. In Friday’s 6-4 victory over Minnesota, Jordan Beck had a standout performance for the Rockies, collecting three hits in five at-bats. He blasted a home run, drove in two runs, and crossed the plate twice, helping lead Colorado to the win. On the season, Hunter Goodman has established himself as Colorado’s biggest power threat, pacing the team with 17 home runs. Not far behind is Ryan McMahon, who has tallied 14 homers, making him the Rockies’ second-leading home run hitter. Goodman is also Colorado’s top producer when it comes to driving in runs, racking up 52 RBIs so far this year. He currently holds the highest batting average on the team as well, hitting an impressive .277 for the season. Defensively, the Rockies have struggled all year long, giving up an average of 4.8 runs per contest over their last five games. Overall, it’s been a tough year for Colorado, as they’ve had trouble finding ways to win and currently average just 3.5 runs scored per game, the second-worst in the National League.

Minnesota enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Colorado on Saturday. In Friday’s matchup against Colorado, the Minnesota Twins fell short with a 6-4 defeat. Willi Castro contributed to the offense by going 1-for-5, smashing a home run that accounted for three of the team’s runs and scoring once himself. Byron Buxton has been Minnesota’s main power hitter this season, leading the team with 22 home runs. Trevor Larnach follows as the team’s second biggest home run threat, having hit 13 long balls so far. Buxton not only excels in power but is also the Twins’ top run producer, tallying 57 RBIs through the season. He leads the club in batting average as well, posting a strong .294 mark. Defensively, the Twins have struggled somewhat recently, surrendering an average of 4.2 runs over their last five games. This inconsistency has left them 4.5 games behind the Mariners in the race for the third AL Wild Card position. After dropping the first game of their series against the Rockies, currently the worst team in baseball, Minnesota needs to turn things around quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive. On the year, the Twins are averaging 4.2 runs per game.

Colorado’s offense has struggled significantly throughout the season, ranking near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories. However, they've managed to put up better numbers when playing in their home ballpark, where hitters often benefit from the altitude. On the other side, Minnesota is hoping to turn things around as the season reaches its midpoint, having faced their own challenges so far. For this game, the Twins will send Joe Ryan to the mound. Ryan has been a bright spot for Minnesota, posting an impressive 9-4 record and a stellar 2.72 ERA, indicating he has consistently limited opposing hitters. Colorado, meanwhile, will rely on German Márquez as their starting pitcher. Márquez has had a tough season, currently holding a 3-10 record with a 5.57 ERA, where he's struggled to keep runs off the board and has often received little support from his offense. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Twins win 5-4.