
How to Watch Twins vs. Athletics: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 20
Updated Aug. 20, 2025 3:22 p.m. ET
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Byron Buxton and Brent Rooker will be among the star attractions when the Minnesota Twins play the Athletics on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. ET, at Target Field.
Check out everything you need to know to watch the Twins vs. Athletics matchup.
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Twins vs. Athletics Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: Watch on MNNT, NBCS-CA
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Twins vs. Athletics Prediction
- Score Prediction: Twins 5, Athletics 4
- Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
- Win Probabilities: Twins 53%, Athletics 47%
Twins vs. Athletics Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2025 | Twins | -1.5 | 8.5 | -144 | +122 | 6-3 OAK |
| 6/5/2025 | Twins | -1.5 | 9.5 | -195 | +162 | 14-3 OAK |
| 6/4/2025 | Twins | -1.5 | 10 | -179 | +149 | 6-1 MIN |
| 6/3/2025 | Twins | -1.5 | 10 | -209 | +174 | 10-3 MIN |
| 6/2/2025 | Twins | -1.5 | 9 | -163 | +138 | 10-4 MIN |
| 6/23/2024 | Twins | -1.5 | 8 | -180 | +150 | 3-0 MIN |
| 6/22/2024 | Twins | -1.5 | 8.5 | -178 | +148 | 10-2 MIN |
| 6/21/2024 | Twins | -1.5 | 8 | -159 | +134 | 6-5 OAK |
| 6/16/2024 | Twins | -1.5 | 9 | -204 | +170 | 8-7 MIN |
| 6/16/2024 | Twins | -1.5 | 8.5 | -181 | +151 | 6-2 MIN |
Twins Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.1 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 3.72 |
| K/9 | 7.8 |
Twins Player Insights
- Buxton leads the Twins in home runs (25), runs batted in (61) and has put up a team-best batting average of .277.
- Buxton's home runs rank him 19th in MLB, and he is 62nd in RBI.
- Trevor Larnach is hitting .245 with 17 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 41 walks.
- Larnach is 80th in homers and 118th in RBI in the majors.
- Larnach has two straight games with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is batting .222 with two doubles and three walks.
- Ryan Jeffers is batting .265 with 22 doubles, nine home runs and 39 walks.
- Jeffers will look to build on his three-game hitting in this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .222 with a home run, three walks and two RBIs.
- Brooks Lee has 12 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 20 walks while batting .245.
- Lee is riding a six-game hitting streak into this one. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .243 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs, two walks and eight RBIs.
Twins Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 14 | Tigers | L 4-3 | Bailey Ober vs Tarik Skubal |
| Aug. 15 | Tigers | L 7-0 | Pierson Ohl vs Charlie Morton |
| Aug. 16 | Tigers | L 8-5 | Zebby Matthews vs Casey Mize |
| Aug. 17 | Tigers | W 8-1 | Thomas Hatch vs Chris Paddack |
| Aug. 19 | Athletics | L 6-3 | Joe Ryan vs Jacob Lopez |
| Aug. 20 | Athletics | - | Bailey Ober vs J.T. Ginn |
| Aug. 21 | Athletics | - | TBA vs Jack Perkins |
| Aug. 22 | @ White Sox | - | Zebby Matthews vs Aaron Civale |
| Aug. 23 | @ White Sox | - | TBA vs Davis Martin |
| Aug. 24 | @ White Sox | - | Joe Ryan vs Yoendrys Gomez |
| Aug. 25 | @ Blue Jays | - | Bailey Ober vs Kevin Gausman |
Athletics Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.6 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 3.80 |
| K/9 | 10.5 |
Athletics Player Insights
- Rooker has 30 doubles, three triples, 25 home runs and 52 walks while hitting .273.
- Rooker's home run total puts him 19th in the majors, and he is 26th in RBI.
- Tyler Soderstrom has driven in the most runs for the Athletics with 73 runs batted in.
- Among all MLB hitters, Soderstrom ranks 34th in homers and 23rd in RBI.
- Shea Langeliers has 27 home runs, best in the lineup.
- Nick Kurtz has 23 doubles, two triples, 25 home runs and 45 walks while hitting .313.
Athletics Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 13 | Rays | L 8-2 | J.T. Ginn vs Drew Rasmussen |
| Aug. 15 | Angels | W 10-3 | Jack Perkins vs Yusei Kikuchi |
| Aug. 16 | Angels | W 7-2 | Luis Morales vs Tyler Anderson |
| Aug. 17 | Angels | L 11-5 | Jeffrey Springs vs Jose Soriano |
| Aug. 19 | @ Twins | W 6-3 | Jacob Lopez vs Joe Ryan |
| Aug. 20 | @ Twins | - | J.T. Ginn vs Bailey Ober |
| Aug. 21 | @ Twins | - | Jack Perkins vs TBA |
| Aug. 22 | @ Mariners | - | Luis Morales vs Bryan Woo |
| Aug. 23 | @ Mariners | - | Jeffrey Springs vs George Kirby |
| Aug. 24 | @ Mariners | - | Jacob Lopez vs Logan Gilbert |
| Aug. 25 | Tigers | - | J.T. Ginn vs Tarik Skubal |
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