Cincinnati Reds vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Predictions for Sunday, April 19, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Cincinnati Reds remain on the road Sunday afternoon with a 2:10 PM game inside Target Field in Minneapolis, MN, against the Minnesota Twins, and we have you ready to roll with our St. Louis vs Houston prediction. Cincinnati comes into Sunday with 13 wins and 8 losses on the year. Minnesota stays at home on Sunday with 11 wins and 10 losses this season. The Cincinnati Reds come into Sunday running hot, having won 4 of their last 5, including 2 in a row, after taking the first 2 games in this series. The Minnesota Twins are struggling, coming into this game on a 3-game skid following Saturday's loss. Read more about this St. Louis vs Houston prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our MLB Predictions!
Cincinnati looks to keep it going
The Cincinnati offense has been abysmal this season, with a .197 batting average. The Reds have scored 66 runs on 127 hits, but Cincinnati has scored 17 runs over its last four wins. Cincinnati has a .293 OBP and a .327 team slugging percentage. Cincinnati's pitching has been the team's biggest strength, with a 3.48 team ERA, and the team has allowed nine runs in its last four wins. Andrew Abbott got the start for Cincinnati on Saturday, giving up 4 runs on 6 hits across 4.2 innings of work. This Cincinnati bullpen held true, allowing no runs on 3 hits over the next 2.1 innings of work before Kyle Nicolas came on in relief to give up no runs on no hits across 1 inning to pick up the victory. Tyler Stephenson led the way for the Cincinnati offense with one hit and three at-bats to drive in two runs.
Sal Stewart leads the Cincinnati offense this season with a .297 batting average, 7 home runs, and 17 RBI's. Elly De La Cruz has a .265 batting average to go along with the team-leading 22 hits. Eugenio Suarez has a .270 batting average, and Dane Myers has a .269 batting average this season, but he has played just 19 times.
Key Injury Report for Cincinnati:
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- Emilio Pagan (Day-To-Day)
- Alex Young (Out)
- Jose Trevino (10-Day IL)
- Josh Staumont (7-Day IL)
- Nick Lodolo (15-Day IL)
Minnesota tries to end its skid
Offensively, Minnesota has been below average this season, with a .229 batting average. The Twins have scored 104 runs on 148 hits. Minnesota has a .332 OBP and a .388 team slugging percentage. The Minnesota pitchers have a 4.09 team ERA, and the team has allowed 16 runs during its current three-game skid. Taj Bradley got the start for Minnesota in their last game, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits across 6 innings of work. The Minnesota bullpen allowed 2 runs on 3 hits over the next 2 innings before Cole Sands gave up 1 run on 2 hits across one inning, resulting in the loss.
Josh Bell leads the Minnesota offense this season with a .268 batting average, 3 home runs, and 14 RBI's. Byron Buxton has a .234 batting average, and Brooks Lee has a .233 batting average. Victor Caratini has a .248 batting average but has played just 17 times this season.
Key Injury Report for Minnesota:
- Julian Merryweather (7-Day IL)
- Royce Lewis (10-Day IL)
- Cody Laweryson (15-Day IL)
- Cory Lewis (7-Day IL)
- Travis Adams (15-Day IL)
Cincinnati vs Minnesota Pick
- Cincinnati vs Minnesota Spread Pick
Both teams are having solid seasons coming into this matchup, but Minnesota will have the edge on Sunday. Minnesota has the better offense, the better pitcher, and the home fans behind them for this game. Look for Minnesota to do the job on both sides of the dish as they stifle a solid Cincinnati team. Look for Minnesota to close this series Sunday afternoon with a home win against the Cincinnati Reds.
- Cincinnati vs Minnesota Over/Under Pick
Both teams have been strong on offense this season, and that will continue Sunday. Each pitcher in this matchup has an ERA well above 5 this season. Look for runs to come in bunches as both teams find their way against struggling arms. Take the over on Sunday as the Minnesota Twins host the Cincinnati Reds.
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