Twins Host Red Sox in Monday Matchup

Boston looks to bounce back against Minnesota at Target Field

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:48pm

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The Minnesota Twins (7-7) will host the Boston Red Sox (4-9) in an interleague matchup on Monday night at Target Field. The Twins are favored at -145 on the moneyline, with the total set at 9 runs. Garrett Crochet is expected to start for Boston, while Bailey Ober will take the mound for Minnesota.

Why it matters

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions early in the season. The Twins have been a bit inconsistent but have a chance to get back to .500 with a win, while the struggling Red Sox are looking to turn things around and pick up a much-needed victory.

The details

The Red Sox offense has struggled to this point, averaging just 3.5 runs per game which ranks 24th in MLB. They've hit 9 home runs as a team and have a .221 batting average. On the mound, Boston's pitching staff has a 4.13 ERA, which is 21st in the league. Meanwhile, the Twins have gotten off to a 7-7 start, led by a pitching staff with a 4.35 team ERA. Their bullpen has been a strength, converting 83.3% of save opportunities.

  • The game is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
  • First pitch is set for 7:10 PM local time.

The players

Garrett Crochet

The 29-year-old left-hander has a career 2.96 ERA and 1.092 WHIP over 441 innings in the majors.

Bailey Ober

The 32-year-old right-hander has a 4.11 ERA and 1.126 WHIP in 630 career MLB innings.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to get the bats going and support our pitching staff. This is a big series for us to try and turn things around.”

— Alex Cora, Red Sox Manager

“Our bullpen has been a real strength so far this season. We'll need them to continue to perform well to give us a chance to win close games.”

— Rocco Baldelli, Twins Manager

What’s next

The winner of this game will look to build momentum, while the loser will try to avoid falling further behind in their respective division races.

The takeaway

This matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions early in the season, with the Twins looking to get back to .500 and the struggling Red Sox trying to turn things around. The pitching matchup and bullpen performance could be the key factors in determining the outcome.