NEWSLETTER
The Minnesota Twins (19-17), led by Byron Buxton, host Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres (19-17) on Wednesday at 7:40 PM ET.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Minnesota-San Diego matchup below.
When is Twins vs. Padres and when does it start?
This matchup between the Twins and Padres will begin on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Expect to see the opening pitch at 7:40 PM ET.
Where to watch Twins vs. Padres
The Twins and Padres will take to the diamond at Target Field for this matchup on May 10, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSN.
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Twins vs. Padres Game Preview
Yesterday, the Padres picked up a 6-1 victory over the Twins, with Michael Wacha (6.0 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 4 K) earning the win for the Padres. Juan Soto finished 4-for-4 with two doubles to lead the offensive attack. Griffin Jax (0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Twins.
Twins Stats, Odds & Insights
The Twins have won 17 of the 25 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (68%).
Minnesota is ninth-best in MLB play with 45 total home runs.
The Twins are 22nd in MLB, slugging .384.
Minnesota has a 3.36 team ERA that ranks fourth among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Twins have the second-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.142).
Padres Stats, Odds & Insights
The Padres have won eight, or 53.3%, of the 15 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
San Diego has hit 40 homers this season, which ranks 16th in the majors.
The Padres are 16th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .396 this season.
San Diego has the 12th-ranked ERA (4.06) in the majors this season.
The Padres rank 14th in MLB with a combined 1.292 WHIP this season.
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Twins Starter Recent Performance: Pablo Lopez
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at White Sox | May. 4 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Apr. 28 | 6.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Apr. 22 | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| at Yankees | Apr. 16 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. White Sox | Apr. 11 | 7.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
Padres Starter Recent Performance: Seth Lugo
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Reds | May. 3 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Cubs | Apr. 27 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| at Diamondbacks | Apr. 21 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Brewers | Apr. 15 | 3.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| at Braves | Apr. 9 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Twins Key Players to Watch
The Twins are sending Pablo Lopez (2-2) out for his eighth start of the season. He is 2-2 with a 3.77 ERA and 54 strikeouts through 43 2/3 innings pitched.
The righty’s last appearance was on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, when he tossed seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.77, with 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in seven games this season. Opponents are batting .231 against him.
Buxton is batting .233 with eight home runs and 19 RBI. All three of those stats are tops among Minnesota hitters this season.
Carlos Correa is batting .185 with an OBP of .261 and a slugging percentage of .363 this season.
Max Kepler has collected 19 base hits, an OBP of .308 and a slugging percentage of .427 this season.
Padres Key Players to Watch
The Padres’ Seth Lugo (3-2) will make his seventh start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, May 3, when he threw six innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up one earned run while allowing seven hits.
The 33-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 3.21, a 3.88 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.337.
Bogaerts paces the Padres with six home runs while putting up a team-best batting average of .273.
Soto has capitalized on opportunities as he paces his team with 17 runs batted in.
Jake Cronenworth has eight doubles, two triples, three home runs and 19 walks while hitting .238.
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