St. Louis Cardinals vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Prediction for Sunday, June 14, 2026
Use Code WWWC The St. Louis Cardinals, who come in at 37–30, will take on the Minnesota Twins (32–39) on Sunday at Target Field in Minneapolis. After dropping a tight 9–8 decision to Minnesota on Friday, St. Louis will be looking to bounce back and even the score in the series. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
St. Louis vs. Minnesota Game Information
- June 14, 2026
- 2:10 PM EST
- Target Field
- Cardinals.TV/MLB.TV/Twins.TV/Fubo
Minnesota Form & Recent Results
Minnesota enters this matchup riding a small boost of momentum after winning its most recent game, though they’ve been inconsistent lately, losing three of their last five games leading into Saturday. That said, Friday night’s 9–8 home win over St. Louis was a reminder of how dangerous the Twins can be when their bats get going. Kody Clemens played a major role in that victory, finishing 1-for-3 but making it count with a homer, two runs scored, and three RBI. On the mound, Joe Ryan gave them a solid six-inning start, giving up six hits and three earned runs while not issuing a single walk and striking out eight. Minnesota’s offense did most of the heavy lifting overall, piling up four home runs and 27 total bases in a game that turned into a back-and-forth slugfest.
Looking at the season as a whole, the Twins’ lineup has been powered by center fielder Byron Buxton, who leads the team with 21 home runs and also sits atop the roster in batting average at .266. Shortstop Brooks Lee has emerged as another key power threat, ranking second on the team with 11 home runs. When it comes to driving in runs, Lee and designated hitter Josh Bell have been the most productive, sharing the team lead with 39 RBI apiece. However, despite the offensive upside, Minnesota’s biggest concern right now has been run prevention. Over their last five games, they’ve been giving up an average of 7.8 runs per game, a sign that the pitching staff and defense have been under serious pressure. With that in mind, the Cardinals will likely try to lean into that weakness again and force the Twins into another high-scoring battle when the teams meet Sunday afternoon.
St. Louis Form & Recent Results
St. Louis comes into this matchup trying to stop a short skid, having dropped two straight games. Even so, their overall form lately hasn’t been all bad, since they had taken three of their last five before Saturday’s middle game of the series against Minnesota. On Friday night in Minneapolis, the Cardinals were involved in a tight back-and-forth contest but ultimately fell 9–8. The offense did plenty to keep them in it, piling up 12 hits as a team. First baseman Alec Burleson had one of the key swings of the night, going 1-for-4 but making it count with a home run. He also crossed the plate twice and drove in two runs, helping St. Louis stay within striking distance throughout the game.
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Right fielder Jordan Walker has been the team’s main power source so far this season, leading the Cardinals with 17 home runs. Burleson has provided plenty of support behind him, sitting second on the club with 12 long balls. Walker has also been the most productive run producer overall, pacing St. Louis with 55 RBI, and he’s been their most consistent hitter as well, carrying a .300 batting average. Offensively, the Cardinals have been swinging it well recently, averaging 6.6 runs per game over their last five. With that kind of scoring pace, they’ll head into Sunday’s road game against the Twins hoping to keep the pressure on early and put together another big day at the plate.
Key Stats
- St. Louis’ Jordan Walker this season: 17 HRs, 55 RBI, .300 AVG
- Minnesota’s Byron Buxton this season: 21 HRs, 33 RBI, .266 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- MIN -115 / STL -105; O/U 8.5
St. Louis vs. Minnesota Picks and Prediction
After Friday night’s offensive showdown, when the Twins edged out a wild 9–8 win, both teams are almost sure to come into Saturday feeling a bit worn down from all the back-and-forth scoring and bullpen work. Looking ahead to Sunday, St. Louis is set to hand the ball to right-hander Michael McGreevy, who’s been solid this season with a 3–5 record and a 2.99 ERA. Minnesota will answer with righty Taj Bradley, who’s 5–3 and carrying a 4.02 ERA so far this year, setting up an interesting pitching matchup after an exhausting start to the series. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Twins win 5-2.
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