On Wednesday, the Texas Rangers (31-35) face off against the Minnesota Twins (35-30) at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Minnesota comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their series opener against Texas. In their recent 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, Christian Vazquez contributed to the Minnesota Twins’ offense by going 1-for-4 at the plate, including a home run. He also scored a run and drove in two runs, helping solidify the Twins’ win. So far this season, power hitting for Minnesota has largely come from Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach, who are tied for the team lead with ten home runs apiece. Following them are Willi Castro and Harrison Bader, both of whom have each hit six home runs. When it comes to driving in runs, Byron Buxton leads all Twins players with 38 RBIs this year. Ty France currently holds the best batting average on the team, hitting at a .273 clip. However, Minnesota’s pitching and defense have struggled recently, as they have allowed an average of 5.8 runs per game over their last five contests. As a result, the Twins are now seven games behind the Tigers for first place in the AL Central division. Looking ahead, Minnesota aims to jump-start their offense in an upcoming series against the Texas Rangers, another team that has experienced its share of recent difficulties. Overall, the Twins are averaging 4.2 runs scored per game this season, and are looking for more consistent production as they try to climb in the standings.

Texas enters this game on a two-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their series opener against Minnesota. In their 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals, Evan Carter had an impressive night at the plate for the Rangers, going 3-for-4 with a home run. He also scored a run and drove in two RBIs, playing a key role in the win. So far this season, Wyatt Langford has been the Rangers’ main power hitter, leading the team with eleven home runs. Close behind is Jake Burger, who has hit nine home runs and ranks as the second-best in this category for Texas. When it comes to driving in runs, Adolis Garcia leads the team with 28 RBIs, making him the top run producer for the Rangers. Josh Smith is currently the team’s most consistent hitter, boasting a .269 batting average, the highest on the roster. On the pitching and defensive side, Texas has performed well recently, allowing an average of just 2.6 runs per game over their last five contests. Despite their defensive success, however, the Rangers are still trailing Houston by five and a half games for first place in the AL West. While their defense has been effective in keeping games close, Texas has struggled to generate much offense, averaging only 3.3 runs scored per game. If they hope to beat the Twins in Minneapolis, the Rangers will need to find a spark at the plate and support their strong defensive efforts with more run production.

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