Baltimore Orioles vs Minnesota Twins

Baltimore Orioles at Minnesota Twins (2026-08-11). Brandon Young vs Bailey Ober at Target Field.

Starters — Brandon Young has a 3.43 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 107.2 innings, with 7.44 K/9, 3.18 BB/9, and 1.00 HR/9. His last three starts were 4.1 innings and 3 earned runs with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks, then 5.2 innings and 4 earned runs with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks, then 6.1 innings and 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks. The recent form is tagged up, but the last two outings were shorter and less efficient than the one before. Bailey Ober has a 4.45 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 93 innings, with 6.10 K/9, 2.32 BB/9, and 1.35 HR/9. His last three starts were 6 innings and 3 earned runs with 0 strikeouts and 0 walks, then 6 innings and 2 earned runs with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks, then 4 innings and 4 earned runs with 2 strikeouts and 1 walk. His trend is listed down, with modest strikeout output and some home run risk.

Teams — Baltimore carries a .712 OPS and 533 runs scored, with a team 4.24 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. The Orioles are 4-6 over their last 10 games. Minnesota has a .726 OPS and 562 runs scored, with a 4.59 team ERA and 1.38 WHIP. The Twins are also 4-6 in their last 10. Minnesota brings the slightly stronger offense by OPS and runs, while Baltimore owns the better season-long pitching indicators.