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Minnesota Twins series preview: Twins look to buck Target Field woes against Nationals

By Chris Schad

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 07: Mitch Garver #18 and Willians Astudillo #64 of the Minnesota Twins celebrate defeating the Cleveland Indians after the game at Target Field on September 7, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Indians 5-3. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 07: Mitch Garver #18 and Willians Astudillo #64 of the Minnesota Twins celebrate defeating the Cleveland Indians after the game at Target Field on September 7, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Indians 5-3. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 03: Miguel Sano #22 of the Minnesota Twins rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on September 03, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 03: Miguel Sano #22 of the Minnesota Twins rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on September 03, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Series Outlook

The Twins come into this series incredibly banged up, but the Nationals have had their momentum thwarted despite holding onto the second spot in the NL wild card race. While both teams have strong chances of making the postseason, every game counts meaning the Twins will undoubtedly get the best version of the Nationals this weekend.

Meanwhile, the Twins will be looking forward to a chance to put away the Indians this weekend in Cleveland, but will also have their eyes set on winning the series. Unfortunately, their health and the pitching matchups suggest that Minnesota will have its hands full.

Stranger things have happened in baseball, so perhaps the Twins can turn around their fortunes at home and take a series from an interleague opponent. However, the Twins will have their eyes set on the bigger prize as they’ll look to get healthy and that might cost them a pair of games.

Next. Max Kepler dealing with shoulder inflammation. dark

Prediction: Nationals take the series 2-1

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