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A full 15-game MLB slate is scheduled for Friday night, which will include an Interleague matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Pirates and the Twins.
Minnesota enters this game with a record of 27-30, having lost two games in a row, and as a result, is in third place in the AL Central division. Looking to snap their losing streak in Game 1 of this series, the Twins are scheduled to start Taj Bradley. He is 5-1 on the season and has an ERA of 2.77. Bradley has also had success when pitching on the road, which looks to give the Twins an advantage.
As for Pittsburgh, they enter this game with a record of 29-28 and are in fifth place in the NL Central division. For Game 1 of this series, the Pirates are scheduled to start Jared Jones, who will be making his 2026 season debut. Jones has not pitched in the MLB since 2024, which casts doubt on Pittsburgh’s chances to win.
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Minnesota Twins Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.492 | 120 | 59 | 61 |
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0.483 | 120 | 58 | 62 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Minnesota Twins Key Points
- Taj Bradley has an ERA of 2.77 this season
- Taj Bradley has an ERA of 3.03 on the road this season
- Jared Jones will be making his 2026 season debut
- Jared Jones had an ERA of 4.14 in 2024
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Our Pittsburgh Pirates vs Minnesota Twins Prediction
The Pirates are the clear favorite; however, because they are starting a guy who has not pitched in the MLB since 2024, the Twins look to be the best betting option. Bradley has made a total of six road starts this season, having allowed 11 earned runs over 32.2 innings.
Sitting behind Bradley is a Minnesota offense that ranks eighth in scoring. Pittsburgh’s offense, on the other hand, is actually ranked fifth in the league. That being said, given that their starter has not pitched in the MLB in nearly two years, our Pittsburgh Pirates vs Minnesota Twins prediction is: Minnesota Twins ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
