Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins projection, 2026-09-27

The model gives the Minnesota Twins a 60% chance of beating the Texas Rangers at Target Field, with a projected score of TEX 4.3, MIN 5.0 and about 9.3 total runs. There is a 29% chance the game is decided by one run.

The Texas Rangers have not named a starter yet, so their side uses a generic starter until one is announced. Dean Kremer (RHP, MIN) projects to strike out 21.3% and put on 8.6% (walks plus hit batters) of the batters he faces, and to work about 5.2 innings. Last season hitters managed a .306 xwOBA against him.

TEX's bullpen has 100% of its usual relief work rested (44 weighted pitches over the last three days). MIN's bullpen has 100% of its usual relief work rested (19 weighted pitches over the last three days).

Target Field plays 2% above an average park for runs; first-pitch forecast is 66°F with 0 mph wind.

By the model's breakdown, for TEX the biggest factor is weather (-3% to their expected runs) and for MIN the biggest factor is opposing starter (+17% to their expected runs).

Win probabilityTEX 40% · MIN 60%
Projected scoreTEX 4.3 – 5.0 MIN
Projected total runs9.3
One-run game29%
TEX starterstarter not announced
MIN starterDean Kremer (RHP): projected 21.3% strikeouts, 8.6% walks + HBP, 5.2 innings
BallparkTarget Field (run factor +2%)

Texas Rangers · Minnesota Twins · Dean Kremer