Philadelphia Phillies vs Minnesota Twins | August 16, 2026

Scheduled August 16, 2026 • Target Field, Minneapolis

Philadelphia Phillies

63-56

Minnesota Twins

58-61

MLB PREVIEW • August 16, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (63-56) travels to play Minnesota Twins (58-61) at Target Field, Minneapolis.

Philadelphia Phillies

Visiting Side

Record 63-56

Minnesota Twins

Home Side

Record 58-61

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

80%

Philadelphia Phillies

20%

Minnesota Twins

Projected Score PHI 5 - MIN 4.2

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Philadelphia Phillies has a stronger overall season performance.
Philadelphia Phillies has a better road record than Minnesota Twins's home record.
Minnesota Twins boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies

STAT

Minnesota Twins

52.5% Win % 49.2%

62-56 Overall Record 58-60

31-30 Home Record 30-27

31-26 Away Record 28-33

4.42 Runs / G 4.66

.238 Team BA .244

.708 Team OPS .724

4.20 Team ERA 4.60

1.31 WHIP 1.38

3946 AB (At Bats) 3970

521 R (Runs) 550

939 H (Hits) 968

165 2B (Doubles) 189

19 3B (Triples) 18

147 HR (Home Runs) 139

504 RBI (Runs Batted In) 522

1583 TB (Total Bases) 1610

359 BB (Walks) 386

1015 SO (Strikeouts) 948

89 SB (Stolen Bases) 71

.238 AVG .244

.307 OBP .318

.401 SLG .406

.708 OPS .724

499.7 RC (Runs Created) 521.3

.081 BB/PA .087

0.35 BB/K 0.41

3.90 P/PA 3.87

331 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 346

4405 PA (Plate Appearances) 4459

26.8 AB/HR 28.6

4.20 ERA 4.60

1.31 WHIP 1.38

1044.2 IP (Innings) 1040.1

1009 H (Hits Allowed) 1004

487 ER (Earned Runs) 532

143 HR (HR Allowed) 134

358 BB (Walks Allowed) 429

1153 K (Strikeouts) 969

9.9 K/9 (K Per 9) 8.4

62 W (Wins) 58

56 L (Losses) 60

30 SV (Saves) 33

0.986 FP (Fielding %) 0.986

60 E (Errors) 58

165 DP (Double Plays) 189

4160 TC (Total Chances) 4074

3134 PO (Putouts) 3121

966 A (Assists) 895

35.3 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 Philadelphia Phillies Could Win

Philadelphia Phillies brings a Team ERA of 4.20 and Batting Average of .238 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 Philadelphia Phillies's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Target Field, Minneapolis

Dome/Indoor • 72°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

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Team Home Runs

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Philadelphia Phillies (50.4%) Minnesota Twins (49.6%)

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