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Saturday’s FREE WINNER: Minnesota Twins.

Game 980.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

There wasn’t too much expected of the Colorado Rockies this season. And yet, they are still underachieving. At 32-50, the Rockies possess the worst record in all of baseball. They dwell in the National League West cellar, 20.0-games back. Their lineup has been decent, posting solid numbers. But their pitching staff ranks dead last in the Majors in team ERA, WHIP, and quality starts. Throw into the mix that their defense ranks 22nd in errors, committing 48 miscues already, and that is a recipe for disaster. They did compete in the series-opener yesterday, but fell short, 9-8. This is a team that does not travel well, possessing one of the poorest road records in baseball at 14-28 away from home in 2026. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are starting to show some signs of life. They sit in third place in the American League Central division, 4.5-games back, at 39-44. If it wasn’t for a three-game home sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week, they would own a winning record at Target Field. Their lineup has been very consistent, ranking in the top-10 and just about every major category. But just like their opponent, their pitching staff has left a lot to be desired. But today’s schedule starters compels me to side with them. Michael Lorenzen and Mike Paredes are slated. The Rockies right-hander owns some downright ugly numbers, going 2-9 with a whopping ERA of 7.10 on the season. Away from home it’s just as ugly, sporting a 1-5 record with a 6.05 ERA. Against American League foes in 2026, he is just 1-2. The Twins right-hander has yet to earn a decision this season, going 0-0 with a 4.05 ERA. He has made just three starts, and an overall five appearances. However, in his three turns, the team has won all three of his outings. I don’t expect him to go further than the fourth or fifth inning. But I do feel the Minny lineup will give him the run support he needs to get his first victory of the campaign. Take the Minnesota Twins. Thank you.