Philadelphia Phillies vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Predictions for Sunday, August 16th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 08/16/2026, 12:45 AM ET

Phillies vs Twins Game Information

The Philadelphia Phillies will wrap up a 3-game set Sunday afternoon in Minnesota at 2:10 PM inside Target Field against the Minnesota Twins. Philadelphia is 8 games above .500 this season, having won 3 of the last 5, including 2 in a row. The Minnesota Twins stay home Sunday, 4 games below .500, currently third in the American League Central after losing 3 of the last 5 games played. For other MLB News see our MLB Picks.

Phillies Preview

Jesus Lazardo dominated on the mound Saturday for Philadelphia, giving up 1 run on 7 hits through 6.2 innings of action. The Philadelphia bullpen was just as good, giving up no runs on no hits over the final 7 outs. Bryson Stott led the show for the Philadelphia offense, driving in 3 runs. Edmundo Sosa and JT Realmuto chipped in heavily, driving in 2 runs each.

Twins Preview

Connor Prielipp got the start and took the loss Saturday for Minnesota, giving up 8 runs on 8 hits across 5 innings. The Minnesota bullpen was better, giving up just 1 run on 4 hits over the final 4 innings of work. Royce Lewis was the only life in the Minnesota offense, driving in the lone run of the game.

Phillies vs Twins Pitching Matchup

Andrew Painter will get the ball Sunday for the Phillies. Painter has been terrible this year at 2-8 with a 6.27 ERA. Dean Kramer will counter for the Twins. Kramer has struggled, going 2-for-1 in 48 innings with a 5.25 ERA.

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Phillies vs Twins Pick

Both teams have terrible pitchers on the mound Sunday, but the Philadelphia offense has been red hot. Look for the Phillies to keep their hot bats Sunday against a lackluster Minnesota team. Take the Phillies to extend their winning streak Sunday afternoon as they get to sweep in Minnesota against the Twins.

Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -114
Secondary: Over 9
Lean: Brandon Marsh Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies win 8-5.