On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Houston Astros (45-42) visiting the Minnesota Twins (49-38) at 8:10 PM ET.
Hoping to find out who’s playing for the Twins and the Astros? Continue reading to get complete injury reports for both squads.
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Twins vs. Astros Game Info
Game Day: Friday, July 5, 2024
Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
TV Channel: SCHN
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Stadium: Target Field
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Twins vs. Astros Injury News Today
Twins’ Injuries
| Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
| Alex Kirilloff |
10 Day Injury List |
Back |
.201 / .270 / .384, 5, 20 |
| Royce Lewis |
10 Day Injury List |
Abductor |
.292 / .354 / .685, 10, 18 |
| Chris Paddack |
15 Day Injury List |
Arm |
5-3, 5.29 ERA, 8.0 K/9 |
| Brock Stewart |
60 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
0-0, 0.68 ERA, 11.5 K/9 |
| Daniel Duarte |
60 Day Injury List |
Tricep |
1-0, 2.25 ERA, 6.8 K/9 |
| Zack Weiss |
60 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
– |
| Justin Topa |
60 Day Injury List |
Knee |
– |
| Anthony DeSclafani |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
Astros’ Injuries
| Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
| Kyle Tucker |
10 Day Injury List |
Shin |
.266 / .395 / .584, 19, 40 |
| Victor Caratini |
10 Day Injury List |
Hip |
.248 / .287 / .429, 4, 17 |
| Justin Verlander |
15 Day Injury List |
Neck |
3-2, 3.95 ERA, 8.1 K/9 |
| Cristian Javier |
60 Day Injury List |
Forearm |
3-1, 3.89 ERA, 7.0 K/9 |
| Jake Bloss |
15 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
0-0, 4.91 ERA, 4.9 K/9 |
| Bennett Sousa |
60 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
– |
| Kendall Graveman |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
| Penn Murfee |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
| Lance McCullers Jr. |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
| Oliver Ortega |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
| Luis Garcia |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
| Jose Urquidy |
60 Day Injury List |
Forearm |
– |
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Twins’ Recent Hitting Insights
Minnesota has hit 12 home runs during the past 10 games.
In the past 10 games, the Twins have 38 extra-base hits (3.8 per game) while slugging .459.
Over the past 10 contests Minnesota is averaging 9.3 hits per game and batting .274.
Over the past 10 games, Byron Buxton has launched a team-high four home runs.
Jose Miranda has 18 hits over the last 10 games and a slash line of .474/.511/.658.
Astros’ Recent Hitting Insights
Over the last 10 games, Houston has hit nine home runs.
The Astros have a slugging percentage of .433 over their last 10 games, fueled by 34 extra-base hits.
Over Houston’s last 10 games, the team is batting .288 with 103 total base hits.
Over the last 10 games, Yordan Alvarez has hit a team-high three home runs.
Jeremy Pena is slashing .324/.432/.622 over the last 10 games for the Astros.
Twins’ Starting Pitcher
The Twins’ Pablo Lopez (8-6) will make his 18th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Seattle Mariners.
The 28-year-old has pitched to a 4.88 ERA this season with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.9 walks per nine across 17 games.
During the past 10 games Twins pitchers have a collective 3.20 ERA.
Opponents have hit 10 home runs against Minnesota over the last 10 games.
Astros’ Starting Pitcher
The Astros are sending Shawn Dubin (1-1) to make his second start of the season.
In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the right-hander tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings against the New York Mets without surrendering a hit.
In his 15 games this season, opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .268 against him. He has a 4.91 ERA and averages 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Over the last 10 games, Astros pitchers have a 2.70 ERA.
Houston’s pitchers have allowed 10 home runs over the last 10 games.
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