Minnesota at Atlanta

It's the fifth consecutive road game for Minnesota on a nine-game trek, their longest of the season thus far. The offense is 18th in scoring and slugging, plus 23rd in on-base percentage, while the defense is 21st in fielding percentage. Starter Joe Ryan had a great April but the Twins are 4-6 in his last 10 starts. Minnesota is 29-64 as an underdog, 22-35 after four or more straight road contests, plus 20-48 in interleague road games against winning teams. Atlanta's offense is No. 1 in on-base percentage and slugging, plus third in runs scored, while the pitching is eighth in ERA (3.81) and in the bullpen (3.69). The Braves are 11-4 in the starts made by Bryce Elder (2.40 ERA). Atlanta is 39-23 versus an AL starter with a WHIP of 1.100 or better and has won 10 of the last 13 against Minnesota. Play Atlanta.