Baltimore at Minnesota

Minnesota is off a 5-1 win yesterday, but the Orioles are 4-0 in their last four games following a loss. Baltimore is battling the Yankees for first place and has plenty of offensive punch, sixth in baseball in batting average and 12th in slugging. The Orioles are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter, and face shaky starter Phil Hughes and his 5.14 ERA for his new team. Opponents are hitting .292 off him. The Twins are 18-40 in their last 58 home games, and the Orioles are 4-1 in Miguel Gonzalez's last five starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Twins are also 9-23 against a right-handed starter. When these teams meet, the Orioles are 13-6 in the last 19 meetings, including 5-2 in this park. Play the Orioles.