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Joe Ryan, Shohei Ohtani matchup set for Wednesday at Target Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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Summary

Joe Ryan is scheduled to pitch against Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday at Target Field, despite experiencing illness earlier in the week. Ryan reported feeling progressively worse over the weekend but is now well enough to participate in what is expected to be a marquee matchup. Both pitchers are All-Star starters, with Ryan holding a 2.99 ERA and Ohtani a standout 1.47 ERA this season. Fans can enter the ballpark early for the 6:40 p.m. game. In related news, Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers continues to recover from hand surgery, while Anthony Banda received his World Series ring from the Dodgers prior to the game against the Twins.

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By the Numbers

•Joe Ryan pitches against Shohei Ohtani Wednesday at 6:40 p.m.
•Ryan has a 2.99 ERA; Ohtani holds a 1.47 ERA this season.
•Fans can enter Target Field early for the game.
•Ryan Jeffers is recovering from hand surgery
•Anthony Banda received his second World Series ring.

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10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Ryan, Shohei Ohtani set to square off in marquee pitching matchup

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Joe Ryan noticed he was feeling off during his start Thursday in Texas. Over the weekend, he started feeling progressively worse. Night sweats woke him in the middle of the night. He endured chills and sweats on and off for three days. On Tuesday, he said his head “feels like glass.” But the pitcher, who was originally scheduled to start Tuesday, is feeling well enough to go Wednesday. That ...
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