​The Los Angeles Angels head back on the road for a three-game series at Target Field against the Minnesota Twins, fresh off a loss in Texas that followed a near-miss in a series win. Although they dropped two of three to the Rangers, the Angels have shown that their offense can carry the team, delivering a scoring surge in the last two games and giving fans something to cheer about as they prepare for a slate of tough starts in Minnesota. The weekend will test whether their lineup can sustain that production when facing a rotation stacked with capable arms.
Below are team previews with essential details such as where to watch, game specifics, injury news, and odds. Team previews: Angels (37-57, 5th in the AL West) remain in search of a sustained offensive push. They came heartbreakingly close to clinching their first series win in nearly a month on Thursday, only to lose on a walk-off blow. Yet one clear trend stands out: in the last two games, the offense has been a bright spot, combining for 19 runs.
Mike Trout made a powerful return to the lineup, driving a home run in his first game back. He’s pairing with Zach Neto as the team’s primary contributors in recent outings, while another emerging bat has been lifting the offense in the Texas series. Outfielder Jo Adell had an impressive stretch against the Rangers, posting two multi-hit games and even a two-homer performance in Wednesday’s rout. The three-hole in the batting order has also been productive, with Nolan Schanuel delivering a four-hit performance in one game on Thursday, just a day after Vaughn Grissom did the same.
Despite the recent offensive outbursts, the Angels’ rotation has struggled to collectively deliver quality starts, and the offense has not always backed them up. Still, with back-to-back strong offensive showings, the Angels are hoping to maintain that momentum while getting more length from their starters. Grayson Rodriguez will get the ball Friday in the series opener, returning from the injured list for his first appearance in a while. The Sunday and Saturday starters haven’t been officially announced yet, but it seems likely that Ryan Johnson and Sam Aldegheri will be included in the mix for those games.
Twins (46-48, 3rd in the AL Central) arrive at Target Field with an excellent opportunity to seize momentum after a recent setback. Minnesota dropped the final game of their series against the Cleveland Guardians but had previously built a stretch of strong performances. Heading into Friday, they sit just one game back of the final Wild Card spot, keeping their postseason hopes within reach despite some roster injuries. Their starting staff has been a key driver in keeping them competitive, even while the lineup has dealt with some absences.
Joe Ryan and Taj Bradley have anchored Minnesota’s top of the rotation, providing a strong 1-2 punch as they prepare to face the Angels on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Zebby Matthews is lined up to pitch against Grayson Rodriguez on Friday, giving Minnesota a matchup that could swing the series. The Twins are also navigating the absence of their star center fielder Byron Buxton, who was placed on the injured list with a right hip strain, a development that tests their depth and will require others to step up in his stead.
As both teams aim to capitalize on momentum, this three-game set at Target Field promises competitive baseball with plenty of offense likely to surface given the recent trends. The Angels will look to keep their bats hot and keep the pressure on a Minnesota pitching staff that has carried the team through stretches of the season, while the Twins will try to leverage home-field advantage and their rotation’s consistency to gain ground in the standings. Keep an eye on the performances of the Angels’ top contributors—Trout, Neto, Adell, Schanuel, and Grissom—as they try to extend their recent offensive success, while Minnesota will lean on Ryan, Bradley, and the rest of the rotation to lock down victories and maintain their push for a postseason berth.