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The Red Sox continue to win about half of their more recent games following a strong showing prior to the All Star Break. The Twins continue to struggle with losses in 60% of their most recent games.
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Red Sox
Walker Buehler's 5.72 ERA is the sixth highest in the majors among the 105 pitchers with at least 80 innings thrown this season, and his strikeout-to-walk rate ranks 95th. He has the fourth-highest home run rate. It's been a frustrating year for the right-hander. But Buehler posted one of his best starts of the season Monday when he held the Phillies to two runs (one earned) across seven innings. It's still not quite the high-octane vintage Buehler -- his fastball is average 94 mph, nearly three mph slower than his peak years in Los Angeles, in his first full season after his second Tommy John surgery -- but his getting on track could make a substantial impact on Boston's postseason hopes.
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Twins
Other teams expect Minnesota will deal before the deadline. But no matter who goes -- some rival execs are skeptical that the team would seriously consider dealing Joe Ryan -- the Twins need to get major league ready players or prospects who help set them up for the future. The front office is stuck in something of a waiting game, with the franchise's sale still being shaped. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey and his staff presumably can't grow the payroll and take on debt in this period. Resolution of the ownership situation needs to happen before Minnesota can fully build a roster.
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Red Sox vs. Twins Series Preview
Tuesday
Minnesota Twins career statistics vs. Lucas Giolito are just .210 in 101 appearances. Carlos Correa has had 3 of the 5 home runs against him over this time but is still only .231 against Guilito.
Giolito allowed six hits and five runs with one walk and two strikeouts over four innings in a no-decision against the Phillies on Wednesday.
Giolito struggled in his previous start in a losing effort against the Cubs, giving up four runs on five hits over his 5 1/3 innings of work.
One has to believe Giolito is due for a solid performance on Tuesday.
Boston Red Sox career statistics vs. Chris Paddack has just 4 RBIs and zero home runs.
Red Sox and the Under might be considered on Tuesday.
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