The San Francisco Giants and Minnesota Twins meet for the finale of a tightly contested three-game interleague series on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Target Field, with both teams looking to take the series and gain crucial early-May momentum. The Twins took the opener behind a strong performance from their pitching staff, while the Giants bounced back convincingly in Game 2 with timely hitting and sharp bullpen work. With both clubs entering the rubber match on relatively even ground—Minnesota at 20-20 and San Francisco at 24-16—the stakes are clear for two teams navigating tight divisional races. The Twins, currently chasing the AL Central-leading Tigers, have been dominant at home with a 14-6 record and are riding a five-game winning streak that has helped stabilize their early-season inconsistencies. On the other side, the Giants are third in the stacked NL West and continue to lean on their elite pitching staff, which ranks third in MLB with a 3.39 ERA. The series finale is expected to feature Twins right-hander Pablo López on the mound, while the Giants’ starter was yet to be confirmed as of late Saturday, though it’s expected to be a bullpen game or a spot start due to rotation alignment. López brings poise and command, having been Minnesota’s most consistent starter despite receiving limited run support. Offensively, the Giants have been powered by Wilmer Flores, who leads the club with 33 RBIs, and Matt Chapman, whose eight home runs provide the middle-of-the-order punch San Francisco has needed with others scuffling.

While the Giants’ team batting average sits at .236, they’ve made up for it with timely hits, power (39 homers), and efficient base running. The bullpen, with 12 saves already this season, has played a crucial role in converting close games, especially on the road where they sit just above .500 at 12-11. The Twins, in contrast, have struggled mightily at the plate despite their solid recent record. Their team batting average of .211 and just 16 total home runs rank near the bottom of the league, putting extra pressure on their pitchers to keep games low-scoring. Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia remain bright spots, but the lack of production throughout the rest of the order remains a concern. Defensively, both teams are sharp, but San Francisco’s pitching edge and more well-rounded offense give them a slight advantage heading into the finale. Minnesota’s biggest opportunity lies with López—if he can stifle the Giants’ hot bats and go deep into the game, the Twins could capitalize and extend their win streak to six. But if San Francisco jumps ahead early, their bullpen has proven more than capable of closing things out. This matchup, with both teams trying to solidify themselves as legitimate playoff contenders, promises a tense, well-played battle that may ultimately be decided by which team executes better in late-game situations.