Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers 9/30/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins open a three-game series on the road Friday against the Detroit Tigers. Minnesota improved to 76-79 following its 8-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Matt Wallner had three RBIs in the victory after being called up from the minors. Minnesota is tied for second in the American League Central but has been eliminated from postseason contention. 

First baseman Luis Arraez is batting .313 to lead Minnesota and has team highs in hits with 167 and on-base percentage at .370. Shortstop Carlos Correa is the leading active home run hitter with 21 and first baseman Jose Miranda as the lead in RBIs with 66. On Friday, Minnesota will send Joe Ryan to the mound. The right-hander is 12-8 with a 3.70 ERA, 143 Ks and 46 BBs.

Detroit improved to 62-82 following its 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Miguel Cabrera hit the 507th home run of his MLB career and Detroit used its bullpen for nine innings in the win. Detroit has won five straight and seven of the last eight. However, the Tigers are last in the American League Central and have been eliminated from postseason contention.

First baseman Harold Castro is batting .275 to lead Detroit, while shortstop Javier Baez is the leader in home runs with 15, RBIs with 61, hits with 127 and on-base percentage at .280. On Friday, the Detroit Tigers will send Drew Hutchison to the mound. The right-hander is 3-9 with a 4.54 ERA, 63 Ks and 40 BBs.