Baltimore Orioles vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Predictions May 15th 2025

Twins Aim to Sweep Orioles, Push Win Streak to 11

The Minnesota Twins are riding baseball’s hottest streak—10 straight wins, the longest in the majors this season—and they’re not showing signs of slowing down. After dominating Wednesday’s doubleheader with 6-3 and 8-6 victories in Baltimore, the Twins now have a golden opportunity to sweep the Orioles for the season.

“We just played all-around good baseball,” said infielder Kody Clemens, whose clutch eighth-inning homer lifted the Twins to a Game 2 win. “This lineup is clicking. Everyone’s doing their job.”

That rally-around mentality has fueled their surge. Minnesota has now beaten the Orioles five times in a row this year, and a sixth win would seal a rare season sweep.

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Orioles Struggling to Capitalize in Big Moments

Meanwhile, it’s been a tough slide for Baltimore. With eight losses in their last ten, the O’s have slipped to 11 games below .500—marking a new low point this season.

The offense isn’t totally dead; they racked up 15 hits across both games on Wednesday. But they left 16 runners on base and managed to score in just two of 18 innings.

“We created traffic,” said manager Brandon Hyde. “But we just couldn’t cash in. That’s been our story lately.”

Despite standout performances from Gunnar Henderson and Ryan Mountcastle, the lack of timely hits—outside of Cedric Mullins’ grand slam—has plagued the Orioles. For daily team trends and form updates, check the MLB Team Page.

Clemens Making His Presence Felt in Minnesota

Kody Clemens has quickly become a spark plug. Since joining the Twins in late April, he’s slashing .227 with a couple of home runs and six RBIs. More importantly, his timing has been clutch.

“I just wait for the right pitch and try to get off my best swing,” Clemens said after Wednesday’s nightcap.

With possible lineup changes expected, Minnesota may lean even more on bench contributors like Clemens. First baseman Ty France fouled a ball off his right foot and missed the second game, while outfielder Harrison Bader exited with groin tightness. Both are day-to-day and not expected to be out long.

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Pitching Preview: Paddack vs. Sugano

Thursday’s mound battle features two pitchers trending in different directions.

Chris Paddack (1-3, 4.76 ERA) takes the ball for Minnesota, fresh off his best outing of the season—7.1 innings of one-run ball against the Giants. While he owns a rocky 6.19 ERA in three career starts vs. the Orioles, he’s pitching with newfound rhythm.

On the other side, Baltimore hands the ball to Tomoyuki Sugano (4-2, 2.72 ERA). Sugano dominated the Angels last Friday, allowing just one run in 7.1 innings. He’s yet to face Minnesota in his career, and he’s especially sharp when his control is on point—he’s walked zero batters in three starts this season.

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Can Minnesota Make it 11 in a Row?

That’s the million-dollar question.

A win on Thursday means a clean sweep over Baltimore, a massive momentum boost, and an 11-game win streak heading into the weekend. With both teams leaning on solid starters and dealing with lineup tweaks, execution in key moments could decide it all.

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FAQs

What time is the Twins vs. Orioles game today?
Thursday afternoon is game time, closing out the three-game road series in Baltimore.

Who is starting for the Twins today?
Chris Paddack takes the mound. He’s 1-3 this season but looked strong in his last outing.

How many games have the Twins won in a row?
They’ve won 10 straight, currently the longest win streak in MLB.

What’s Tomoyuki Sugano’s ERA this season?
Sugano enters with a 2.72 ERA and a 4-2 record.

Where can I find expert MLB picks?
Head over to the MLB Picks Page for today’s top plays and predictions.

Which injuries should bettors watch for?
Ty France (foot) and Harrison Bader (groin) are both day-to-day but not expected to miss extended time.