For Minnesota, veteran right-hander Chris Paddack
When the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins play in the series finale on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis, the Dodgers will try to sweep the Twins in three games. Tuesday night’s 6-3 victory over the Twins is what Los Angeles is coming off of. That came after Monday night’s 4-2 series victory for the Dodgers. The Dodgers have won 10 of their first 14 games as a consequence of the outcomes. After defeating the San Francisco Giants in three consecutive games from April 1-3, they are already aiming for their second sweep of the year.
Minnesota, meanwhile, is itching to triumph in front of its home supporters. After dropping two games against the Cleveland Guardians prior to a Sunday rainout and then dropping two games against the Dodgers, the Twins have a 0–4 record at home. The Twins, who finished 47-34 at Target Field in 2023, have been taken aback by their home field setbacks. Bobby Miller, the right-hander for the Dodgers (1-1, 5.87 ERA), will start for the third time this season and for the 25th time in his career. In 7 2/3 innings this season, Miller has struck out 14 batters while walking three. Miller gave up five runs on four hits in 1 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs in his most recent game. Before turning the ball over to the bullpen, he tossed 32 of his 58 pitches for strikes.
The 25-year-old native of Illinois claimed that his setbacks at Wrigley Field served as a teaching moment. “(I) just didn’t feel the best out of the stretch,” Miller stated. “But don’t worry. I’m just going to work really hard out of the stretch for the next bullpen and approach it like a game, like I usually do, before moving on to the next.” Miller will be facing the Twins for the first time in his career. He is 3-2 with a 4.76 ERA in seven interleague starts over his career.
For Minnesota, veteran right-hander Chris Paddack (0-0, 4.50 ERA) will be making his second start of the year. On April 3, Paddack made his season debut against the Milwaukee Brewers and lasted four innings. He walked two, struck out two, and gave up two runs on six hits. The 28-year-old expressed his gratitude for his improved health this season. In his career, he has had two Tommy John surgeries. His season debut was his first big league start since May 2022. “I’m very blessed to be given another opportunity to prove myself,” Paddack stated.
Austin Martin, an infielder with the Twins, will attempt to surpass a career high. On Tuesday against the Dodgers, he doubled for his first hit of the season and went on to go 2-for-3 with another double later in the game. Although the Twins lost despite the hits, Martin was grateful for the support from the spectators for his accomplishment. Martin remarked, “I thought that was awesome.” “It was a cool moment to just go out to left field and hear everyone cheer.” That, in my opinion, was the most awesome part of the entire event.”
The Twins will return to the road to take on the Detroit Tigers following the series finale. The San Diego Padres will be the team the Dodgers welcome home.
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