Minnesota Twins at San Francisco Giants Preview — September 22, 2026

Probable starters

AWAY · MIN

Taj Bradley

HOME · SF

Anthony Molina

Lineups

Lineups are usually announced ~90 minutes before first pitch. Check back soon.

Hitter season stats

Season-to-date lines for each hitter in the projected lineup, with a Marcel projection (Proj OPS). Season columns are 2026 to date; Proj is a forward-looking estimate, not a result.

AWAY · MIN Projected · top 9 by AB

BATTER	2026 SEASON							PROJ OPS
BATTER	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	HR	RBI	K	PROJ OPS
1 Brooks Lee 3B · S	.253	.301	.430	.731	23	81	98	.722
2 Josh Bell DH · S	.258	.320	.421	.741	20	91	122	.714
3 Kody Clemens 2B · L	.238	.299	.462	.761	26	76	124	.715
4 Luke Keaschall 2B · R	.278	.370	.387	.757	9	46	85	.749
5 Royce Lewis 1B · R	.227	.290	.381	.671	14	54	123	.732
6 Victor Caratini C · S	.222	.315	.316	.631	7	44	77	.713
7 Ryan Jeffers C · R	.255	.355	.467	.822	14	55	60	.731
8 Austin Martin RF · R	.232	.343	.319	.662	3	24	66	.727
9 Ryan Kreidler SS · R	.218	.285	.385	.670	8	28	59	.711

HOME · SF Projected · top 9 by AB

BATTER	2026 SEASON							PROJ OPS
BATTER	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	HR	RBI	K	PROJ OPS
1 Jung Hoo Lee RF · L	.276	.320	.404	.724	10	57	57	.724
2 Bryce Eldridge DH · L	.269	.364	.461	.825	17	57	119	.752
3 Drew Gilbert CF · L	.231	.323	.383	.706	10	40	68	.733
4 Christian Koss SS · R	.228	.272	.321	.593	4	12	48	.722
5 Drew Cavanaugh C · L	.231	.322	.276	.598	1	10	46	.742
6 Jonah Cox CF · R	.281	.324	.422	.746	4	15	55	.737
7 Osleivis Basabe 2B · R	.202	.265	.347	.612	5	13	28	.729
8 Shay Whitcomb 3B · R	.175	.198	.320	.518	4	11	31	.723
9 Victor Bericoto LF · R	.253	.268	.453	.721	5	15	27	.742

Pitcher vs. lineup projection

Projected expected wOBA for each probable starter against the opposing lineup, by batting order. A season-to-date matchup read — forward-looking, not a result.

MIN starter vs Giants lineup

Taj Bradley (RHP)

Lineup avg xwOBA .312

1 JH Jung Hoo Lee LHB .320
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Jung Hoo Lee
- Four-Seam Fastball (43% usage) projects to .328 xwOBA over 440 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (23% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 89 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Splitter (18% usage) projects to .311 xwOBA over 35 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (11% usage) projects to .299 xwOBA over 85 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (3% usage) projects to .320 xwOBA over 222 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
2 BE Bryce Eldridge LHB .340
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Bryce Eldridge
- Four-Seam Fastball (43% usage) projects to .403 xwOBA over 129 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Cutter (23% usage) projects to .269 xwOBA over 42 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Splitter (18% usage) projects to .298 xwOBA over 11 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (11% usage) projects to .314 xwOBA over 25 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (3% usage) projects to .332 xwOBA over 80 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
3 DG Drew Gilbert LHB .324
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Drew Gilbert
- Four-Seam Fastball (43% usage) projects to .335 xwOBA over 159 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (23% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 37 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Splitter (18% usage) projects to .314 xwOBA over 13 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (11% usage) projects to .309 xwOBA over 31 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (3% usage) projects to .317 xwOBA over 59 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
4 CK Christian Koss RHB .302
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Christian Koss
- Four-Seam Fastball (43% usage) projects to .312 xwOBA over 110 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (23% usage) projects to .303 xwOBA over 24 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Splitter (18% usage) projects to .286 xwOBA over limited BIP — a roughly even matchup (zone profile imputed from overall vs-handedness wOBA — limited per-pitch-type data).
- Curveball (11% usage) projects to .289 xwOBA over 15 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (3% usage) projects to .309 xwOBA over 77 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
5 DC Drew Cavanaugh LHB .302
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Drew Cavanaugh
- Four-Seam Fastball (43% usage) projects to .287 xwOBA over 59 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (23% usage) projects to .319 xwOBA over 8 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Splitter (18% usage) projects to .307 xwOBA over 2 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (11% usage) projects to .306 xwOBA over 7 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (3% usage) projects to .330 xwOBA over 19 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
6 JC Jonah Cox RHB .285
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Jonah Cox
- Four-Seam Fastball (43% usage) projects to .280 xwOBA over 62 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (23% usage) projects to .305 xwOBA over 5 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Splitter (18% usage) projects to .238 xwOBA over limited BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher (zone profile imputed from overall vs-handedness wOBA — limited per-pitch-type data).
- Curveball (11% usage) projects to .333 xwOBA over 7 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (3% usage) projects to .320 xwOBA over 21 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
7 OB Osleivis Basabe RHB .318
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Osleivis Basabe
- Four-Seam Fastball (43% usage) projects to .329 xwOBA over 35 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (23% usage) projects to .297 xwOBA over 8 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Splitter (18% usage) projects to .326 xwOBA over limited BIP — a roughly even matchup (zone profile imputed from overall vs-handedness wOBA — limited per-pitch-type data).
- Curveball (11% usage) projects to .309 xwOBA over 6 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (3% usage) projects to .323 xwOBA over 27 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
8 SW Shay Whitcomb RHB .299
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Shay Whitcomb
- Four-Seam Fastball (43% usage) projects to .311 xwOBA over 56 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (23% usage) projects to .307 xwOBA over 9 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Splitter (18% usage) projects to .256 xwOBA over limited BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher (zone profile imputed from overall vs-handedness wOBA — limited per-pitch-type data).
- Curveball (11% usage) projects to .309 xwOBA over 6 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (3% usage) projects to .294 xwOBA over 35 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
9 VB Victor Bericoto RHB .316
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Victor Bericoto
- Four-Seam Fastball (43% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 28 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (23% usage) projects to .309 xwOBA over 3 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Splitter (18% usage) projects to .313 xwOBA over 2 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (11% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 5 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (3% usage) projects to .295 xwOBA over 14 BIP — a roughly even matchup.

Taj Bradley vs Giants: full season matchup breakdown →

SF starter vs Twins lineup

Anthony Molina (RHP)

Lineup avg xwOBA .308

1 BL Brooks Lee SH .290
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Brooks Lee
- Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage) projects to .321 xwOBA over 393 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (20% usage) projects to .256 xwOBA over 220 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Slider (16% usage) projects to .272 xwOBA over 164 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Curveball (14% usage) projects to .256 xwOBA over 93 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Sinker (2% usage) projects to .296 xwOBA over 193 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
2 JB Josh Bell SH .330
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Josh Bell
- Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage) projects to .357 xwOBA over 542 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Changeup (20% usage) projects to .293 xwOBA over 290 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (16% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 188 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (14% usage) projects to .308 xwOBA over 125 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (2% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 230 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
3 LK Luke Keaschall RHB .310
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Luke Keaschall
- Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage) projects to .329 xwOBA over 221 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (20% usage) projects to .295 xwOBA over 76 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (16% usage) projects to .302 xwOBA over 114 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (14% usage) projects to .274 xwOBA over 42 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Sinker (2% usage) projects to .354 xwOBA over 168 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
4 KC Kody Clemens SH .313
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Kody Clemens
- Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage) projects to .309 xwOBA over 390 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (20% usage) projects to .354 xwOBA over 106 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Slider (16% usage) projects to .286 xwOBA over 104 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (14% usage) projects to .293 xwOBA over 66 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (2% usage) projects to .360 xwOBA over 177 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
5 RL Royce Lewis RHB .302
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Royce Lewis
- Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage) projects to .308 xwOBA over 313 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (20% usage) projects to .281 xwOBA over 133 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (16% usage) projects to .287 xwOBA over 198 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (14% usage) projects to .328 xwOBA over 63 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (2% usage) projects to .325 xwOBA over 189 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
6 VC Victor Caratini SH .305
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Victor Caratini
- Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage) projects to .317 xwOBA over 371 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (20% usage) projects to .270 xwOBA over 145 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Slider (16% usage) projects to .310 xwOBA over 105 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (14% usage) projects to .306 xwOBA over 52 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (2% usage) projects to .320 xwOBA over 135 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
7 RJ Ryan Jeffers RHB .312
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Ryan Jeffers
- Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage) projects to .321 xwOBA over 399 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (20% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 106 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (16% usage) projects to .295 xwOBA over 189 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (14% usage) projects to .289 xwOBA over 53 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (2% usage) projects to .358 xwOBA over 256 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
8 AM Austin Martin RHB .307
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Austin Martin
- Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage) projects to .343 xwOBA over 280 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Changeup (20% usage) projects to .277 xwOBA over 68 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Slider (16% usage) projects to .267 xwOBA over 101 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Curveball (14% usage) projects to .274 xwOBA over 40 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Sinker (2% usage) projects to .336 xwOBA over 155 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
9 RK Ryan Kreidler RHB .304
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Ryan Kreidler
- Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage) projects to .319 xwOBA over 92 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (20% usage) projects to .287 xwOBA over 34 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (16% usage) projects to .287 xwOBA over 42 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (14% usage) projects to .296 xwOBA over 26 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (2% usage) projects to .314 xwOBA over 69 BIP — a roughly even matchup.

Anthony Molina vs Twins: full season matchup breakdown →

Manager comparison

AWAY · MIN

Derek Shelton

Lineup 3.3 R Bunts 1.2 R IBBs 3.8 R

HOME · SF

Tony Vitello

Lineup 2.8 R Bunts 4.0 R IBBs 3.6 R

Bullpen availability

AWAY · MIN

Available 8
Limited 0
Rest required 0
Inactive 0

HOME · SF

Available 6
Limited 1
Rest required 0
Inactive 1

Recent form

AWAY · MIN

4-6 W1 -11 run diff

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HOME · SF

3-7 L3 -11 run diff

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Pitching & bullpen preview

Probable starters and each bullpen's availability load in the sections above — the Twins and Giants staffs going in.

Once the game ends, a full pitching and bullpen breakdown appears here: starter lines, the relief sequence and each arm's role, pitch counts, and where the game turned.

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How RunsLeft analyzes games

Standard content on this page comes from the MLB Stats API. The pitching analysis describes how the game was pitched — the starter's line, the bullpen sequence and each arm's role (opener, bulk, setup, closer), pitch counts as a fatigue signal, and the leverage context where the game turned. Reliever roles are inferred from how the manager used each arm up to that date. It describes structure and constraints; it does not grade the manager.

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