Minnesota Twins vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Prediction for Sunday, September 20, 2026
The Minnesota Twins visit the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday at Angel Stadium, with the opening pitch scheduled for 4:07 PM ET on MLB.TV. Minnesota is 72-82, fourth in the AL Central, seven games behind Cleveland, and six games back of the third- and final AL Wild Card spot with eight games remaining. The Twins beat the Angels 3-0 on Friday and are 4-6 over their last 10 games. Los Angeles is 59-95, fifth in the AL West, 18 games behind Houston and Texas, and has been eliminated from postseason contention. The Angels are 5-5 over their last 10 after Friday’s loss. Follow Sunday’s games with our free MLB picks.
Minnesota Twins Preview
Minnesota is batting .244 with a .317 on-base percentage and .403 slugging percentage, scoring 699 runs with 178 home runs. Luke Keaschall leads the Twins with a .279 average, .371 on-base percentage and 140 hits while adding 18 stolen bases. Kody Clemens has a team-high 26 home runs with 76 RBI, while Josh Bell has 20 homers and a team-leading 89 RBI. Byron Buxton has added 25 home runs in 93 games.
The Twins have a 4.64 ERA and 1.37 WHIP while holding opponents to a .250 batting average. Minnesota has recorded 1,302 strikeouts against 559 walks, but the staff has allowed 190 home runs. The defense has been reliable, committing 69 errors with a .987 fielding percentage. Minnesota has allowed just five runs across the first two games of this series.
Injuries: SP Mike Paredes and SP Mick Abel are on the 60-day IL. SS Kaelen Culpepper, LF Trevor Larnach and CF Byron Buxton are on the 10-day IL.
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Los Angeles Angels Preview
Los Angeles is batting .233 with a .308 on-base percentage and .369 slugging percentage, scoring 619 runs with 146 home runs. Zach Neto leads the Angels with 26 home runs, 74 RBI, and 142 hits while batting .240. Mike Trout is batting .239 with a .377 on-base percentage, 21 homers and 53 RBI. Nolan Schanuel has a .276 average and .351 on-base percentage, but he is currently on the injured list.
The Angels have a 4.19 ERA and 1.34 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .236 batting average. Los Angeles has recorded 1,372 strikeouts, although its 610 walks have created problems. The Angels have allowed 155 home runs. Defensively, Los Angeles has committed 84 errors with a .985 fielding percentage, giving Minnesota the advantage in both categories.
Injuries: SP George Klassen and RP Samy Natera Jr. are on the 15-day IL. 1B Nolan Schanuel and 2B Kyren Paris are on the 10-day IL, while 3B Yoan Moncada is on the 60-day IL.
Pitching Matchup
Minnesota Twins - Dean Kremer
Kremer is 3-5 with a 5.35 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 77.1 innings. The right-hander has allowed 70 hits and 17 home runs while recording 74 strikeouts and 26 walks.
Los Angeles Angels - Ryan Johnson
Johnson is 5-8 with a 4.88 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 90.1 innings. The right-hander has allowed 82 hits and 18 home runs while recording 70 strikeouts and 39 walks.
Minnesota Twins vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Minnesota has the stronger offense with advantages in batting average, runs, home runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Los Angeles owns the better team ERA, but Johnson carries a 4.88 ERA, and Minnesota has several hitters capable of producing extra-base damage. Kremer’s 5.35 ERA gives the Angels opportunities, but Los Angeles has scored 80 fewer runs this season and was shut out Friday. Minnesota’s deeper lineup will make the difference in Anaheim. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Twins win, 6-4.
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