On June 18, the Minnesota Twins (36-36) are set to face off against the Cincinnati Reds (38-35) as they aim to break a five-game losing streak. Bailey Ober will start for the Twins against Nick Lodolo from the Reds. In their previous encounter, the Reds clinched a 6-5 victory, with standout performances from Will Benson and Jake Fraley contributing four runs collectively. The Reds are riding a three-game winning streak, heightening the stakes for the Twins.

The betting odds for the matchup indicate a tight contest, with the Twins at -108 on the moneyline and the Reds at -111. The run line favors the Reds at 1.5, while the total runs are set at 9.0. Ober, who holds a 4-3 record with a 4.40 ERA, hopes to rebound after a disappointing outing against Texas, where he allowed seven earned runs. Conversely, Lodolo comes in with a 4-5 record and a 3.76 ERA, having struggled in his last start against Cleveland.