The Minnesota Twins (74-67) and the New York Mets (64-76) square off in Minneapolis on Saturday. First pitch is at 2:10 PM ET at Target Field. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Kenta Maeda (3-7) to the mound, while David Peterson (3-7) will answer the bell for the Mets.
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Minnesota vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
- Probable Pitchers: Maeda – MIN (3-7, 4.73 ERA) vs Peterson – NYM (3-7, 5.40 ERA)
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Twins vs. Mets Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Maeda | Peterson | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 17 |
| 3-7 | W-L | 3-7 |
| 4.73 | ERA | 5.40 |
| 83.2 | IP | 88.1 |
| 23 | BB | 41 |
| 94 | SO | 95 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Kenta Maeda
- His most recent time out came on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, when the righty tossed five innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up nine hits.
- In 17 games this season, the 35-year-old has an ERA of 4.73, with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .253 against him.
- Maeda is looking to record his sixth quality start of the season.
- He has had one appearance this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
- When Maeda starts, his team is 10-7-0 against the spread this season.
- Out of Maeda’s 17 starts with a total this season, 10 have hit the over.
Maeda’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rangers | Sep. 3 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 28 | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| at Brewers | Aug. 23 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Tigers | Aug. 16 | 4.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| at Tigers | Aug. 10 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: David Peterson
- The left-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in four innings pitched against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
- The 28-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 5.40 and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .280.
- He has started 17 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
- He has six appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 23 chances this season.
- The Mets have an 8-9-0 ATS record in Peterson’s 17 starts that had a set spread.
- Peterson has had 17 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in 10 of those outings.
Peterson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mariners | Sep. 2 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Angels | Aug. 27 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| at Braves | Aug. 21 | 4.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Pirates | Aug. 15 | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| vs. Cubs | Aug. 9 | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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