The Twins (-119 moneyline odds to win) square off against the Pirates (-101) in a projected tight contest. The scheduled starters are Joe Ryan (8-4) for the Minnesota Twins, and Paul Skenes (4-7) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan was named an American League All-Star after all on Wednesday, replacing Hunter Brown on the roster for the game next Tuesday in the suburbs outside Atlanta.

Pittsburgh Pirates (38-56, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (45-48, third in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Paul Sken

Joe Ryan, arguably an All-Star snub, will take the mound for the Minnesota Twins. He'll be opposed by the most dominant right-hander on the planet: Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. The 1:10 p.m. game could fly by in what should be a pitcher's duel between two of the best right-handers in the game.

The Tampa Bay Rays are trying to salvage their weekend set versus the Minnesota Twins. Will they blow another lead or can the Rays hang on to beat the Twins?