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On Friday, in a series opener at Target Field, Joe Ryan takes the mound for the Minnesota Twins (6-11) versus Jack Flaherty and the Detroit Tigers (10-9), with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM ET.
If you’re intending to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Minnesota-Detroit matchup.
When is Twins vs. Tigers and when does it start?
Where to watch Twins vs. Tigers
The Twins and Tigers will hit the diamond at Target Field for this matchup on April 19, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSDET.
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Twins Stats, Odds & Insights
The Twins have won five of the eight games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (62.5%).
Minnesota is fourth-worst in MLB play with 15 home runs.
The Twins are slugging .330, the third-lowest average in MLB.
Minnesota has the 19th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.23).
Pitchers for the Twins combine for the 13th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.268).
Tigers Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Tigers have been the underdog nine times and won four of those games.
Detroit’s 14 home runs rank 28th in MLB this season.
The Tigers rank 26th in MLB with a team slugging percentage of just .336 this season.
Detroit has pitched to a 3.12 ERA this season, which ranks fourth in baseball.
The Tigers have a combined 1.113 WHIP as a pitching staff, second-lowest in MLB.
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Twins Starter Recent Performance: Joe Ryan
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | Apr. 13 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Apr. 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| at Royals | Mar. 30 | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Tigers Starter Recent Performance: Jack Flaherty
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Twins | Apr. 14 | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Athletics | Apr. 7 | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| at White Sox | Mar. 31 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Twins Key Players to Watch
Ryan gets the start for the Twins, his fourth of the season. He is 0-1 with a 2.60 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings pitched.
The righty last appeared on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, when he threw six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up six hits.
In three games this season, the 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.60, with 12.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .209 against him.
Ryan Jeffers is batting .275 for Minnesota with a team-high 11 RBI.
Alex Kirilloff is batting .288 to lead Minnesota this season.
Edouard Julien’s four home runs lead all Minnesota hitters, and he’s slugging .421.
Tigers Key Players to Watch
The Tigers will hand the ball to Flaherty (0-1) for his fourth start of the season.
The right-hander gave up three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
The 28-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 4.91 and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .260.
Riley Greene has a team-best batting average of .239, while leading the Tigers in home runs (three).
Mark Canha’s three home runs and nine RBI both pace his team.
Kerry Carpenter has launched a team-high three home runs.
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