Twins come into matchup against the Marlins on losing streak

Minnesota Twins (40-45, third in the AL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (38-45, third in the NL East)

Miami; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (3-4, 4.63 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Marlins: Janson Junk (2-0, 3.73 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 26 strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins are looking to break their three-game slide with a win against the Miami Marlins.

Miami is 38-45 overall and 18-24 at home. The Marlins have a 12-6 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Minnesota has an 18-28 record in road games and a 40-45 record overall. The Twins have a 7-15 record in games decided by one run.

Wednesday's game is the second time these teams match up this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Otto Lopez has eight home runs, 26 walks and 40 RBIs while hitting .257 for the Marlins. Agustin Ramirez is 13 for 37 with four doubles, a triple, two home runs and 10 RBIs over the past 10 games.

Trevor Larnach has 12 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 39 RBIs while hitting .253 for the Twins. Brooks Lee is 12 for 39 with two doubles and a home run over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Marlins: 9-1, .278 batting average, 4.01 ERA, outscored opponents by 17 runs

Twins: 3-7, .213 batting average, 4.97 ERA, outscored by 16 runs

INJURIES: Marlins: Max Meyer: 60-Day IL (hip), Ryan Weathers: 60-Day IL (lat), Jesus Tinoco: 15-Day IL (forearm), Rob Brantly: 60-Day IL (lat), Griffin Conine: 60-Day IL (arm), Andrew Nardi: 60-Day IL (back), Braxton Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Twins: Pablo Lopez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Zebby Matthews: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Luke Keaschall: 60-Day IL (forearm)

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.