Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vazquez may be batting just .204, but he’s on a hot streak lately. He hit a game-winning home run against the Houston Astros and has had three multi-hit games in July. Vazquez is feeling good and confident in his swing after struggling in the first two months of the season. His recent success has been a bright spot for the Twins, who have won their last five series.
Teammate Jose Miranda has also been performing well, with a hit in 13 of his past 14 at-bats. The Twins faced an injury scare when shortstop Carlos Correa was hit on the hand by a pitch, but he is expected to be in the lineup against the struggling Chicago White Sox.
The White Sox, who have the worst record in the major leagues, are looking to bounce back after losing five of their last seven games. Right-hander Chris Flexen will start for Chicago, aiming for his first victory since May 8. Flexen has struggled in his recent outings, but he has had some success against the Twins this season.
The Twins have dominated the White Sox this season, winning all seven of their matchups. Minnesota will look to continue their winning streak against Chicago and maintain their momentum in the series opener. The Twins have been playing solid baseball lately, and they will be looking to extend their success against the struggling White Sox team.