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Twins lose rain-shortened game 4-2 to Reds
How Minnie and Paul became the logo for the Minnesota Twins How Minnie and Paul became the logo for the Minnesota Twins How Minnie and Paul became the logo for the Minnesota Twins Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run and Nick Lodolo allowed two runs on three hits in five innings to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in a game called in the sixth inning because of rain. The start was delayed two hours and seven minutes by severe weather. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth, rain returned and the game was called after a 53-minute delay. The Reds have won four straight and nine of their last 12 games to climb within one game of the third NL wild-card spot. They are a season high four games above .500 at 39-35. Byron Buxton's 11th career leadoff homer put the Twins ahead 1-0. It was his second leadoff homer this season, and first since May 4 at Boston. Nick Lodolo (5-5) allowed a run and two hits following Buxton's home run. Steer put the Reds ahead 2-1 in the first with a two-out, two-run homer off Bailey Ober (4-4) who allowed four runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. RBI singles by Matt McLain in the second and Will Benson in the third extended the Reds' lead to 4-1. After waiting more than two hours for the game to start, Buxton launched Lodolo's first pitch into the left-field seats for his 13th home run of the season. The Reds have scored 57 runs in the first inning, second most in the major leagues behind the Dodgers, who have scored 58. Reds RHP Nick Martinez (4-7, 3.92 ERA) will face Twins RHP Chris Paddack (2-6, 4.30) in the series finale on Thursday.
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Steer hits a 2-run homer and Reds win rain-shortened game 4-2 over Twins.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run and Nick Lodolo allowed two runs on three hits in five innings to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in a game called in the sixth inning because of rain. The start was delayed two hours and seven minutes by severe weather. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth, rain returned and the game was called after a 53-minute delay. The Reds have won four straight and nine of their last 12 games to climb within one game of the third NL wild-card spot. They are a season high four games above .500 at 39-35. Byron Buxton's 11th career leadoff homer put the Twins ahead 1-0. It was his second leadoff homer this season, and first since May 4 at Boston. Nick Lodolo (5-5) allowed a run and two hits following Buxton's home run. Steer put the Reds ahead 2-1 in the first with a two-out, two-run homer off Bailey Ober (4-4) who allowed four runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. RBI singles by Matt McLain in the second and Will Benson in the third extended the Reds' lead to 4-1. Key moment After waiting more than two hours for the game to start, Buxton launched Lodolo's first pitch into the left-field seats for his 13th home run of the season. Key stat The Reds have scored 57 runs in the first inning, second most in the major leagues behind the Dodgers, who have scored 58. Up next Reds RHP Nick Martinez (4-7, 3.92 ERA) will face Twins RHP Chris Paddack (2-6, 4.30) in the series finale on Thursday. ___ AP MLB:
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Steer hits a 2-run homer and Reds win rain-shortened game 4-2 over Twins.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run and Nick Lodolo allowed two runs on three hits in five innings to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in a game called in the sixth inning because of rain. The start was delayed two hours and seven minutes by severe weather. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth, rain returned and the game was called after a 53-minute delay. The Reds have won four straight and nine of their last 12 games to climb within one game of the third NL wild-card spot. They are a season high four games above .500 at 39-35. Byron Buxton's 11th career leadoff homer put the Twins ahead 1-0. It was his second leadoff homer this season, and first since May 4 at Boston. Nick Lodolo (5-5) allowed a run and two hits following Buxton's home run. Steer put the Reds ahead 2-1 in the first with a two-out, two-run homer off Bailey Ober (4-4) who allowed four runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. RBI singles by Matt McLain in the second and Will Benson in the third extended the Reds' lead to 4-1. Key moment After waiting more than two hours for the game to start, Buxton launched Lodolo's first pitch into the left-field seats for his 13th home run of the season. Key stat The Reds have scored 57 runs in the first inning, second most in the major leagues behind the Dodgers, who have scored 58. Up next Reds RHP Nick Martinez (4-7, 3.92 ERA) will face Twins RHP Chris Paddack (2-6, 4.30) in the series finale on Thursday. ___ AP MLB:
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Steer hits a 2-run homer and Reds win rain-shortened game 4-2 over Twins.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) As the sun breaks through, a rainbow and lighting are seen over Great American Ball Park at the end of a weather delay before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton celebrates hitting a solo home run as he rounds the bases in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Dark storm clouds over Great American Ball Park during a weather delay before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Dark storm clouds over Great American Ball Park during a weather delay before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) As the sun breaks through, a rainbow and lighting are seen over Great American Ball Park at the end of a weather delay before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton celebrates hitting a solo home run as he rounds the bases in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Dark storm clouds over Great American Ball Park during a weather delay before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run and Nick Lodolo allowed two runs on three hits in five innings to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in a game called in the sixth inning because of rain. The start was delayed two hours and seven minutes by severe weather. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth, rain returned and the game was called after a 53-minute delay. Advertisement The Reds have won four straight and nine of their last 12 games to climb within one game of the third NL wild-card spot. They are a season high four games above .500 at 39-35. Byron Buxton's 11th career leadoff homer put the Twins ahead 1-0. It was his second leadoff homer this season, and first since May 4 at Boston. Nick Lodolo (5-5) allowed a run and two hits following Buxton's home run. Steer put the Reds ahead 2-1 in the first with a two-out, two-run homer off Bailey Ober (4-4) who allowed four runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. RBI singles by Matt McLain in the second and Will Benson in the third extended the Reds' lead to 4-1. Advertisement Key moment After waiting more than two hours for the game to start, Buxton launched Lodolo's first pitch into the left-field seats for his 13th home run of the season. Key stat The Reds have scored 57 runs in the first inning, second most in the major leagues behind the Dodgers, who have scored 58. Up next Reds RHP Nick Martinez (4-7, 3.92 ERA) will face Twins RHP Chris Paddack (2-6, 4.30) in the series finale on Thursday. ___ AP MLB:
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Twins at Reds Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 18
Its Wednesday, June 18 and the Twins (36-36) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (38-35). Bailey Ober is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Nick Lodolo for Cincinnati as the Twins look to rebound following last night's 6-5 loss to the Reds. Cincinnati managed just five hits on the night against Twins' pitching, but Will Benson and Jake Fraley collected three of the five hits and drove in four runs to pace the attack. The Reds have now won three in a row while Minnesota has lost five in a row. Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Twins at Reds Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 7:10PM EST Site: Great American Ball Park City: Cincinnati, OH Network/Streaming: MNNT, FDSNOH Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Twins at the Reds The latest odds as of Wednesday: Moneyline: Twins (-108), Reds (-111) Spread: Reds 1.5 Total: 9.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Twins at Reds Pitching matchup for June 18, 2025: Bailey Ober vs. Nick Lodolo Twins: Bailey Ober (4-3, 4.40 ERA) Last outing: 6/12 vs. Texas - 4.2IP, 7ER, 6H, 6BB, 3KsReds: Nick Lodolo (4-5, 3.76 ERA) Last outing: 6/11 at Cleveland - 3.1IP, 6ER, 5H, 2BB, 6Ks Twins: Bailey Ober (4-3, 4.40 ERA) Last outing: 6/12 vs. Texas - 4.2IP, 7ER, 6H, 6BB, 3Ks Reds: Nick Lodolo (4-5, 3.76 ERA) Last outing: 6/11 at Cleveland - 3.1IP, 6ER, 5H, 2BB, 6Ks Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Twins at Reds Nick Lodolo has struck out at least 4 opposing hitters in every game since April 8 The Twins' last 4 games against the Reds have gone over the Total The Twins have covered the Run Line in 3 straight road games against the Reds Ty France is 0-10 in his last 3 games Jake Fraley is 9-22 (.409) over his last 7 games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Twins and the Reds Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Twins and the Reds: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Minnesota Twins on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Minnesota Twins at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
