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Twins Reveal Lineup for Game 2 Against Padres as Dean Kremer Gets the Start
The Minnesota Twins have confirmed their lineup for game two against the San Diego Padres, with Dean Kremer taking the mound. The team looks to rebound after a 6-2 loss in the opener, while the Padres will counter with Casey Mize, who is dealing with a groin issue.
The Minnesota Twins have announced their starting lineup for game two of their series against the San Diego Padres, with right-hander Dean Kremer set to take the mound. The move comes after the Twins fell 6-2 in the series opener, a game in which the offense struggled against a Padres team that has been one of the hottest in baseball.
Kremer, acquired from the Baltimore Orioles ahead of the trade deadline, will be making his fourth start with the Twins. Over the season with both teams, he has posted a 2-4 record with a 5.40 ERA in 53⅓ innings pitched, recording 53 strikeouts. This will be his second career start against the Padres, against whom he holds a 0-2 record with a 3.00 ERA.
A Familiar Foe on the Mound for San Diego
The Padres will counter with right-hander Casey Mize, a pitcher the Twins have seen frequently from his time with the Detroit Tigers. This season, Mize owns a 5-8 record with a 3.18 ERA and has struck out 95 batters in 102 innings. Against the Twins, he has a career 5.34 ERA over 60⅔ innings.
Mize, however, has been dealing with a lingering groin issue, which was evident in his most recent outing. In that game, he left with a trainer in the third inning. Despite the early exit, the Padres bullpen—Jeremiah Estrada, Adrian Morejon, and Yuki Matsui—combined to complete a three-hitter. Mize had three strikeouts and threw 22 splitters that produced no whiffs or called strikes, but generated outs on all six balls put into play.
Mize's velocity has been a concern, with his fastball down 0.7 mph and his slider down 1.4 mph from season averages in that start. He had allowed eight runs and nine hits, both season highs, in his Padres debut, and walked three, matching his season high. Mize was a last-minute addition at the trade deadline after posting a strong 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and an 85/19 K/BB ratio across 86 2/3 innings for the Tigers.
Lineup Notes and Key Matchups
First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. CT at Petco Park. The Twins are going with the same lineup as in the opener, featuring Ryan Jeffers behind the plate, Byron Buxton—who had the wind knocked out of him on a play in center field—and Josh Bell as the designated hitter.
The full lineup includes Luke Keaschall in right field, Buxton in center, Bell at DH, Jeffers catching, Kody Clemens at second base, Royce Lewis at first, Trevor Larnach in left, Brooks Lee at third, and Kaelen Culpepper at shortstop.
Two matchups stand out. Xander Bogaerts has the most experience against Kremer among Padres hitters, posting an .817 OPS with three RBIs in 14 at-bats. On the Twins' side, Byron Buxton has fared well against Mize, with a 1.087 career OPS in 23 at-bats, including two home runs and four RBIs. Trevor Larnach, who has struggled recently—batting .210 with 22 strikeouts and 12 RBIs in his last 100 at-bats—has a .968 OPS with a home run against Mize in his career.
How each outlet told it
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Framing: Headline focuses on Kremer pitching into the sixth against the Padres, but omits the outcome and that Mize left early. — Analytical and measured - describes Kremer's performance with objective stats, e.g., 'He had been hit extremely hard in his final outings with Baltimore, so his performance with Minnesota has been encouraging.'
Facts Included:
Kremer struck out six and walked two.
First time he struggled in three starts since coming over from the Orioles.
Kremer limited Baltimore to two baserunners across seven innings.
Seven strikeouts were his highest single-start total since April 18.
Allowed two runs over 12 innings since being traded to Minnesota.
Next start scheduled against the Phillies on Sunday.
In his Twins debut, he increased four-seam fastball usage, especially against lefties (54% vs 27% with Orioles).
Matthews sent to minors as Kremer joined rotation.
Kremer has a 6.50 ERA in seven starts this year.
Kremer allowed two homers, totaling 12 in 36 innings.
Allowed 21 runs in 25 innings in five starts since coming off injured list.
Gave up eight runs over four innings against Tigers on Tuesday.
Allowed eight hits, five in the first, in a start with five strikeouts and one walk.
Holds a 1-2 record with 5.57 ERA in four starts since returning from quad strain.
In a short start, he was inefficient and pitched all five pitches nearly equally.
Framing: Headline highlights Mize leaving with trainer in the third inning, focusing on his health, but omits the game's outcome and any context about the opponent's performance. — Analytical and mildly concerned - notes velocity declines and groin issues, e.g., 'He doesn’t seem like quite as good of a bet now as he did earlier in the season in Detroit.'
Facts Included:
Mize left with trainer in the third inning.
Jeremiah Estrada, Adrian Morejon, and Yuki Matsui completed a three-hitter.
Mize had three strikeouts and threw 22 splitters that produced no whiffs or called strikes but generated outs on all six balls in play.
Mize improved to 5-7 with a 3.18 ERA.
Mize's velocity was down 0.7 mph on fastball and 1.4 mph on slider from season averages.
Mize allowed eight runs and nine hits, both season highs, in his Padres debut.
He walked three, matching his season high.
Mize was acquired at the trade deadline from the Tigers.
He posted a 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 85/19 K/BB ratio in 86 2/3 innings for the Tigers.
Mize has lingering groin issues.
Mize's next start is scheduled against Cleveland on Sunday.
Padres manager Craig Stammen said Robbie Ray will debut against the Astros on Friday.
Mize was a last-minute addition at the trade deadline.
Mize was the top rental option after Tarik Skubal was traded.
Tigers held him out due to trade deadline concerns.
Mize's fastball velocity dipped under 90 mph multiple times in his last outing as a Tiger.
In another start, Mize allowed one run on a sacrifice fly in the second inning with three strikeouts and no walks.
Framing: Headline focuses on the Twins' lineup reveal for game two and Kremer's start, omitting the game's outcome and any mention of Mize's health. — Preview-oriented and neutral - provides stats and matchups without emotional language, e.g., 'The Twins are sending out right-hander Dean Kreamer to get the start.'
Facts Included:
Twins lost 6-2 in the series opener against the Padres.
Dean Kremer is starting his fourth start with the Twins.
Kremer has a 2-4 record with a 5.40 ERA in 53⅓ innings and 53 strikeouts this season.
Kremer has a 0-2 record with a 3.00 ERA in his career against the Padres.
Casey Mize is starting for the Padres; he has a 5-8 record with a 3.18 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 102 innings.
Mize has a career 5.34 ERA over 60⅔ innings against the Twins.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. CT at Petco Park.
The Twins' starting lineup includes Luke Keaschall, Byron Buxton, Josh Bell, Ryan Jeffers, Kody Clemens, Royce Lewis, Trevor Larnach, Brooks Lee, and Kaelen Culpepper.
The lineup is the same as in the opener, with Jeffers behind the plate, Buxton (who had wind knocked out of him) in center, and Bell as DH.
Xander Bogaerts has an .817 OPS with three RBIs in 14 at-bats against Kremer.
Byron Buxton has a 1.087 OPS with two home runs and four RBIs in 23 at-bats against Mize.
Trevor Larnach has struggled recently, batting .210 with 22 strikeouts and 12 RBIs in his last 100 at-bats, but has a .968 OPS with a home run against Mize.
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ClaimDean Kremer struck out six and walked two in a start for the Minnesota Twins.