Preview: Rays at Twins, Saturday, April 4, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (Interstat) — The Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins will meet in the second game of their series Saturday at Target Field, with weather expected to be a factor with a game-time forecast of 38 degrees and rain.

The Twins (3-4) look to build on a 10-4 victory in Friday’s series opener. The Rays (2-5) aim to halt a three-game skid.

Tampa Bay will start left-hander Steven Matz (1-0). Minnesota will counter with right-hander Mick Abel (0-1).

A player to watch for the Rays is right-hander Joe Boyle, who started Friday’s loss. Despite taking the defeat, he struck out nine over 5 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs. In his previous start, he yielded two earned runs in six innings against St. Louis.

For the Twins, infielder Tristan Gray is coming off a powerful performance. He drove in five runs, including a home run, in Friday’s win. He has six RBIs over his last four games.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Twins 5, Rays 2. However, the same outlet’s ELO system gives Tampa Bay a 51.3% probability to win. Betting markets list the Rays as a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5. The over/under is set at 7.5 runs.

Following Saturday’s contest, the series concludes Sunday before both teams head home for new opponents. The Rays will host the Chicago Cubs for three games beginning Monday. The Twins will welcome the Detroit Tigers for a four-game set starting Monday.