Minnesota Twins (0-2) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (2-0)
The Minnesota Twins are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, starting at 2:15 PM ET. This matchup marks the final game of their three-game interleague series.
After losing both previous games, the Twins are looking to bounce back against a Cardinals team that has already claimed victories of 5-3 and 5-1. Despite their current struggles, Minnesota opens as -125 moneyline favorites.
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Twins Seek Offensive Revival
In their opening game, the Minnesota Twins gathered eight hits; however, their key players, including Matt Wallner, Carlos Correa, and Byron Buxton, went a combined 0-for-12. Harrison Bader contributed significantly with a two-run homer, while pitcher Pablo Lopez faced challenges, allowing four runs (two earned) over five innings.
On Saturday, the Twins struggled further, managing only three hits. Joe Ryan performed admirably, throwing five innings and giving up just one run, but Jorge Alcala faced difficulties, conceding three earned runs without securing an out.
For Sunday’s game, Bailey Ober will take the mound. The 29-year-old right-hander had a solid record of 12-9 with a 3.98 ERA in 2024. Interestingly, he has not faced the Cardinals since 2021, when he pitched four innings and allowed only one run at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals Impress with Strong Batting
The St. Louis Cardinals have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, accumulating 20 hits in the first two games. On Opening Day, they outhit the Twins 10-8, with Lars Nootbar hitting a two-run homer and Nolan Arenado adding a solo shot. Sonny Gray secured a win, allowing two runs over five innings.
The Cardinals maintained their momentum on Saturday, with another 10 hits. Nootbar and Arenado continued to shine, both recording multiple hits and driving in runs. Pitcher Erick Fedde earned a victory, giving up just one run over six innings.
Andre Pallante is projected to pitch on Sunday. The 26-year-old right-hander finished the previous season with an 8-8 record and a 3.78 ERA. Notably, he faced the Twins last season, securing a win with a strong performance that limited Minnesota to only one run over seven innings.
Best Bets for Minnesota Twins vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Andre Pallante’s previous success against the Twins raises some concerns, as they are currently 4-for-21 against him. However, the Cardinals pitcher had a rough Spring Training, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) in 13 innings.
In contrast, Bailey Ober has shown impressive form during Spring Training, surrendering only four runs over 20.1 innings. With only two Cardinals players having faced him before, this could present an opportunity for the Twins to capitalize and secure their first win of the season.
Pallante’s inconsistency could be beneficial for the Twins as they look to improve their offensive performance.
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