Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Prediction 05/04/2025 | MLB

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Two teams who are key players in their respective divisions have faced each other over the past few days at Fenway Park, and this Sunday the Minnesota Twins will visit the Boston Red Sox for the third and final time.

Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Red Sox -1.5

The Red Sox have been inconsistent this season, especially from the mound, and their bullpen has recently been a problem, so they’ll be thrilled to have their ace, Garrett Crochet, on the mound, who has an ERA of 2.05 after pitching 7.0 innings and allowing only two runs in his previous start. Meanwhile, the Twins will have Chris Paddack as their starter, who is coming off a good outing in which he allowed only 1 run in 5.0 innings, but has been unreliable. The Red Sox have greater offensive potential, and being at home they will want to win at all costs, so we expect them to take the victory here.

Injuries for Minnesota Twins:

L. Keaschall Day to day.

W. Castro Out.

R. Lewis Out.

Injuries for Boston Red Sox:

K. Campbell Day to day.

T. Casas Out.

R. Fitts Out.

M. Yoshida Out.

K. Crawford Out.

Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox: Under 8.5

The Twins’ offense has had a lot of trouble being effective, and with Crochet on the mound here, they certainly won’t have an easy night. However, although the Red Sox are quite strong offensively, they will face a Paddack who has shown his best form away from home, allowing only 1 run in his last two starts as a visitor. That’s why we expect a good pitching duel that will leave a low-scoring game.

Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Prediction

This will be a good pitching duel from start to finish, however, the Red Sox have the advantage in that aspect with Crochet, and also, offensively the Red Sox have been much more solid, therefore, we are confident that the pitchers will do a good job, but also that the Red Sox will take the victory.

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