The Minnesota Twins are in Chicago to face the White Sox today, August 22nd at Rate Field. First pitch is 7:40 p.m. ET with Zebby Matthews starting for Minnesota and Aaron Civale taking the ball for Chicago.
Game Info
When: Friday, August 22, 2025 at 7:40 p.m. ET
Where: Rate Field, Chicago
TV: CHSN, MNNT
Stream: Fubo
Starting Pitchers
Zebby Matthews gets his 11th start of the year for the Twins. He’s 3-4 with a 5.06 ERA and strikes out 11.8 batters per nine innings. Last time out against Detroit, he went four innings and gave up two runs.
Aaron Civale takes the mound for Chicago in his 17th start. He’s struggling at 3-8 with a 4.88 ERA, though he’s been better lately – he threw six solid innings against Kansas City in his last outing, allowing three runs. Civale averages 7.4 strikeouts per nine.
How the Teams Stack Up
Minnesota wins about half their games when they’re favored (49.3%). They’ve hit 146 home runs this season (14th in MLB) but struggle with power overall, ranking 19th in slugging at .395. Their pitching staff has a 4.26 ERA, which puts them 22nd in baseball.
Chicago has had a rough year, winning just 35% of games when they’re underdogs. They’ve managed only 125 home runs (23rd in MLB) and have the second-worst slugging percentage in baseball at .370. The bright spot? Their pitching is slightly better than Minnesota’s with a 4.19 ERA (19th in MLB).
Players to Watch
Byron Buxton leads Minnesota’s offense with 25 homers and 61 RBIs while hitting .270. Trevor Larnach has chipped in 16 home runs and drawn 41 walks, batting .247. Brooks Lee is hitting .249 with 13 long balls.
For Chicago, Lenyn Sosa paces the team with 17 home runs, 55 RBIs and a .271 average. Miguel Vargas has 13 homers and has walked 43 times despite hitting just .231. Andrew Benintendi is batting .227 with 14 home runs.
The Betting Line
Minnesota enters as favorites at -139 while Chicago sits at +116. The total is 8.5 runs. Early predictions lean toward Chicago pulling off the upset 5-4 with the over hitting.
With home advantage we can do it!
Injury Report
Twins: Christian Vázquez (Shoulder), Alan Roden (Thumb), Simeon Woods Richardson (Illness), Pablo Lopez (Shoulder), David Festa (Shoulder), Anthony Misiewicz (Shoulder).
White Sox: Dan Altavilla (Lat), Elvis Peguero (Elbow), Miguel Castro (Knee), Owen White (Hip), Drew Thorpe (Elbow), Prelander Berroa (Elbow), Ky Bush (Elbow).
Let´s go White Sox!
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