Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles Picks and Predictions May 7th 2025

Reinforced Twins Eye Series Win Over Slumping Orioles

After a sluggish start to the season, the Minnesota Twins are suddenly finding their rhythm—and the timing couldn’t be better. With key players returning from injury and the team riding a three-game winning streak, the Twins are looking to clinch their second straight series as they host the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

Lewis and Castro Return, Depth Re-Established

Tuesday’s 9-1 rout of Baltimore marked not just a statement win, but also a turning point as Minnesota welcomed back Royce Lewis and Willi Castro to the lineup. Lewis made his season debut after recovering from a strained hamstring, while Castro returned from an oblique injury that had sidelined him since mid-April.

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“It definitely lengthens us in a lot of different ways… We feel like we’re getting stronger and we’re getting back to a place where we can put a lot of our regulars on the field on a daily basis.”
— Rocco Baldelli, Twins Manager

Lewis went hitless in four at-bats as the designated hitter, but Castro contributed with a single and a walk, providing a much-needed spark. Their return deepens the Twins’ lineup and adds versatility on both sides of the ball.

“We’re definitely a very deep and complete team when we’re able to roll out Willi and Royce in that lineup.”
— Ryan Jeffers, Twins Catcher

Jeffers, who drove in two runs Tuesday, echoed the team’s growing confidence, noting that timely hitting is starting to match their strong overall play.

Simeon Woods Richardson Set for Game 3 Start

Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (2-2, 4.03 ERA) will take the mound for Minnesota in the series finale. The 24-year-old has been solid, though not dominant, and has yet to pitch more than 5 2/3 innings in any of his five starts this season. He’s coming off a no-decision against Cleveland, where he allowed two earned runs over 4 2/3 innings in a game the Twins eventually lost in extras.

Wednesday will mark his first career appearance against the Orioles.

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Orioles’ Struggles Deepen

Baltimore, once a promising force in the American League, continues to unravel. With 21 losses already, they rank second-worst in the AL and have now dropped a painful eight-run defeat in Tuesday’s game. Their offense is batting just .223—third worst in the league—and their pitching staff’s ERA has ballooned to 5.49, ranking 29th out of 30 MLB teams.

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“We just got nothing going offensively… Way too many strikeouts… We’re having a tough time coming back in games and we’re giving up a lot of runs early.”
— Brandon Hyde, Orioles Manager

Veteran right-hander Charlie Morton (0-6, 9.76 ERA) will start Wednesday, despite his recent demotion to the bullpen. The 41-year-old has struggled since signing with Baltimore in the offseason, and Wednesday’s outing could prove pivotal in determining his role moving forward. He holds a 2-1 record and a 4.50 ERA in four career starts against Minnesota.