Twins vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 5

Following a stretch of 12 consecutive wins, the Minnesota Twins (19-13) meet the Boston Red Sox (18-16) at 2:10 PM ET on Sunday.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Joe Ryan (1-1) to the mound, while Cooper Criswell (2-1) will get the nod for the Red Sox.

Twins vs. Red Sox Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:10 PM ET
  • Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • How to Watch on TV: NESN
  • Probable Pitchers: Joe Ryan (Twins) – 1-1, 3.37 ERA vs Cooper Criswell (Red Sox) – 2-1, 1.65 ERA
  • Twins vs. Red Sox Odds

  • Twins to win: -184
  • Red Sox to win: +153
  • Spread: Twins -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
  • Twins vs. Red Sox Pitcher Performance

    Ryan Criswell
    6 GS 3
    1-1 W-L 2-1
    3.37 ERA 1.65
    34.2 IP 16.1
    5 BB 3
    41 SO 11

    Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Joe Ryan

  • Ryan (1-1 with a 3.37 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Twins, his seventh of the season.
  • In his most recent appearance on Monday against the Chicago White Sox, the right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • In six games this season, the 27-year-old has a 3.37 ERA and 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .233 to his opponents.
  • Ryan is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
  • Ryan will aim to pitch five or more innings for his seventh straight start. He’s averaging 5.7 frames per outing.
  • So far he has given up at least one earned run in all of his appearances.
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    Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Cooper Criswell

  • The Red Sox will send Criswell (2-1) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
  • The right-hander allowed two hits in five scoreless innings pitched against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 1.65 and 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .217.
  • Criswell has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He is looking for his third appearance in a row with no earned runs allowed.
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