The Minnesota Twins (2-0) will be trying to pick up their second consecutive series win when they face the Miami Marlins (1-2) in the first game of their three-game interleague series on Monday night.
Tyler Mahle (0-0) will get the start for the Twins. He was 6-8 with a 4.40 ERA last season. Johnny Cueto (0-0) will get the start for the Marlins. He was 8-10 with a 3.35 ERA last season.
Miami and Minnesota split their last 10 meetings.
**This preview was written before Sunday’s game was played**
The Twins are off to a great start after picking up their first series win of the season. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Marlins, which will give them the series lead.
Minnesota is averaging two runs per game through two games. Their .221 batting average is 20th in the league. Their .280 on base percentage is 23rd, while their .265 slugging percentage is 26th.
Christian Vazquez leads the Twins with a .571 batting average, while Donovan Solano leads the team with one RBI.
Minnesota’s pitching has been dominant so far, with the team not giving up a run in its first two games. Opponents have a .105 batting average against them, which is first in the league. Their 0.00 ERA leads the league, while their 0.89 slugging percentage is third.
In his last start against the Marlins, Mahle gave up four hits and two runs in seven innings, but couldn’t get the win. They will need a similar effort from him if they want to get the win.
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