Baltimore Orioles vs Minnesota Twins | August 12, 2026

Scheduled August 12, 2026 • Target Field, Minneapolis

Baltimore Orioles

57-61

Minnesota Twins

58-61

MLB PREVIEW • August 12, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Baltimore Orioles (57-61) travels to play Minnesota Twins (58-61) at Target Field, Minneapolis.

Baltimore Orioles

Visiting Side

Record 57-61

Minnesota Twins

Home Side

Record 58-61

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

29%

Baltimore Orioles

71%

Minnesota Twins

Projected Score BAL 4.4 - MIN 5

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Minnesota Twins has a stronger overall season performance.
Minnesota Twins has a stronger home record.
Minnesota Twins boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Baltimore Orioles

STAT

Minnesota Twins

47.9% Win % 49.2%

56-61 Overall Record 58-60

32-30 Home Record 30-27

24-31 Away Record 28-33

4.43 Runs / G 4.66

.234 Team BA .244

.709 Team OPS .724

4.19 Team ERA 4.60

1.33 WHIP 1.38

3868 AB (At Bats) 3970

518 R (Runs) 550

904 H (Hits) 968

171 2B (Doubles) 189

16 3B (Triples) 18

134 HR (Home Runs) 139

500 RBI (Runs Batted In) 522

1509 TB (Total Bases) 1610

453 BB (Walks) 386

1075 SO (Strikeouts) 948

62 SB (Stolen Bases) 71

.234 AVG .244

.319 OBP .318

.390 SLG .406

.709 OPS .724

489.2 RC (Runs Created) 521.3

.103 BB/PA .087

0.42 BB/K 0.41

3.99 P/PA 3.87

321 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 346

4411 PA (Plate Appearances) 4459

28.9 AB/HR 28.6

4.19 ERA 4.60

1.33 WHIP 1.38

1040.2 IP (Innings) 1040.1

1000 H (Hits Allowed) 1004

484 ER (Earned Runs) 532

126 HR (HR Allowed) 134

389 BB (Walks Allowed) 429

930 K (Strikeouts) 969

8.0 K/9 (K Per 9) 8.4

56 W (Wins) 58

61 L (Losses) 60

30 SV (Saves) 33

0.982 FP (Fielding %) 0.986

77 E (Errors) 58

171 DP (Double Plays) 189

4211 TC (Total Chances) 4074

3122 PO (Putouts) 3121

1012 A (Assists) 895

35.8 RF (Range Factor) 34.7

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Minnesota Twins plays on familiar turf at Target Field, Minneapolis.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Baltimore Orioles Could Win

Baltimore Orioles brings a Team ERA of 4.19 and Batting Average of .234 into the matchup.

Why Minnesota Twins Could Win

Minnesota Twins counters with a Team ERA of 4.60 and Batting Average of .244.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Baltimore Orioles's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Target Field, Minneapolis

Dome/Indoor • 79°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Consensus Pool

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Baltimore Orioles (50.8%) Minnesota Twins (49.2%)

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