Twins vs Zack Greinke
The Minnesota Twins are ready to take on the Houston Astros and pitcher Zack Greinke, and they’re bringing their top hitters to the plate. With Max Kepler leading off, the lefty is a solid choice against Greinke’s right-handed pitching, with a .342 xwOBA against righties. Kepler has also shown his patience at the plate with a 10.1% walk rate, making him a threat to get on base and disrupt Greinke’s rhythm.
Next up is Carlos Correa, who has been swinging a hot bat lately with a .335 xwOBA against righties. Correa’s 8.4% walk rate shows he has the discipline to wait for his pitch and capitalize on mistakes, making him a dangerous hitter to face.
Jorge Polanco, the switch-hitting second baseman, has been tearing up right-handed pitchers with a .378 xwOBA. His 16.5% walk rate is among the highest on the team, showing he has a keen eye for the strike zone and won’t chase pitches out of it.
Byron Buxton, the speedy center fielder, has been hitting for power with a .273 ISO against righties. His 29.7% strikeout rate may be a concern, but when he connects, he’s a force to be reckoned with.
Trevor Larnach, the left-handed outfielder, has been seeing the ball well with a 12.6% walk rate and a .332 xwOBA against righties. His .181 ISO shows he’s capable of hitting for power as well, making him a dangerous hitter in any situation.
Jose Miranda, the right-handed third baseman, has been making solid contact with a .310 xwOBA against righties. His 6.5% walk rate may be a concern, but he’s shown he can put the ball in play and advance runners.
Joey Gallo, the left-handed first baseman/outfielder, has been hitting for power with a .251 ISO against righties. His 36.6% strikeout rate may be a concern, but when he connects, he can change the game with a long ball.
Christian Vazquez, the right-handed catcher, has been putting the ball in play with an 18.0% strikeout rate and a .291 xwOBA against righties. He may not hit for power, but he’s a reliable hitter who can move runners and advance the team.
Finally, Michael A. Taylor, the right-handed outfielder, has been a solid contributor with a 25.8% strikeout rate and a .285 xwOBA against righties. He may not be a big power threat, but he can put the ball in play and advance runners with his speed.
The Minnesota Twins have a strong lineup ready to take on Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros, and they’re confident they can come out on top.
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