Arlington, TX – The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers will square off in a four-game series starting Thursday, with a tantalizing pitching matchup in store for fans.
Twins ace Bailey Ober (12-5, 3.52 ERA) has been in dominant form, riding a four-game winning streak highlighted by nine consecutive quality starts. His recent performance has drawn comparisons to Twins legend Johan Santana. Ober is also 7-1 with a 1.76 ERA over his past nine outings.
On the other side of the mound, Rangers lefty Cody Bradford (4-0, 3.60 ERA) is coming off a strong outing against the Yankees. The Texas native has impressed manager Bruce Bochy with his preparation and ability to make adjustments.
While Ober has limited experience against the Rangers, Bradford has faced the Twins in relief but never as a starter.
The Twins could be without center fielder Byron Buxton due to a hip injury, a significant loss for the team. Meanwhile, the Rangers are looking to rebound from a 2-4 road trip.
With both starters in top form, Thursday’s game promises to be a thrilling contest.
Who do you think will come out on top in this pitching matchup?
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