Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Minnesota Twins's Bailey Ober (5-2, 3.63 ERA) against Boston Red Sox's Sonny Gray (5-1, 2.93 ERA).
Both starters carry similar ERAs, setting the stage for a potential pitchers' duel. WHIP: Bailey Ober 1.07, Sonny Gray 1.13.
Advanced metrics: Bailey Ober — FIP 4.29, K% 17.2%, 57.0 IP / Sonny Gray — FIP 3.73, K% 18.4%, 40.0 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Minnesota Twins 25-27 (.481), Boston Red Sox 22-29 (.431).
Recent form: Minnesota Twins on a 3-game win streak, Boston Red Sox on a 2-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, Boston Red Sox holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Minnesota Twins bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Andrew Morris (Setup) 4.57 ERA, 17K in 21.2IP, Anthony Banda 6.23 ERA, 19K in 21.2IP, Bailey Ober 3.63 ERA, 40K in 57.0IP.
Boston Red Sox bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Aroldis Chapman (Closer) 0.51 ERA, 23K in 17.2IP, Brayan Bello 6.43 ERA, 35K in 49.0IP, Connelly Early 3.33 ERA, 50K in 54.0IP.