The Twins are actually ranking second in the division, which is quite amazing considering the Twins are 3 games under the five hundred mark. The Mariners are a total of 10 games over the five hundred mark and are sitting in second as well, but only 2 games back from the Astros.
The Twins have been able to put in a total of 188 runs on the year which is ranked 26th in the majors. The Twins have a team batting average of .241 which is ranked 17th in the league. The Twins pitching staff has an ERA that sits at 4.29 and that is ranked 19th in the majors.
The Mariners are coming in with a total ERA of 4.12 and that is ranked 17th in the majors. The Mariners hitting has been able to put in a total of 215 runs which is ranked 12th in the majors. The hitting for the Mariners has been able to hit at a .254 on the year and that is ranked 10th in the majors.
Fernando Romero is the pitcher taking to the mound for the Twins in this game. On the year Romero has been able to throw a total of only 21.2 innings on the year and has struck out a total of 22 batters while posting a 2-0 record. Romero has managed to get an ERA that sits at 1.66 on the season thus far.
The pitcher Romero will face is James Paxton. Paxton on the season has managed to get a total of 62.2 innings with 2 complete games and 1 shutout. He has struck out a total of 79 batters while going 3-1 with a 3.30 ERA.