Minnesota at Boston

Boston won its third in four games, beating Minnesota 4-0, and Alex Verdugo and Xander Bogaerts each hit a two-run homer. The Twins dropped to 3-5 on the year, and they have scored more than two runs just once in their last four games. Also, Byron Buxton is hurt again. Michael Wacha gave up a run on two hits in 4 1/3 innings in his first start against Detroit, and Minnesota hitters are batting just .166 against him. Bailey Ober gave up four runs in five innings against Seattle last Sunday. The Twins are 6-13 in their last 19 games against AL East teams, and Boston has won five of the last seven meetings. The Red Sox are 38-18 as home favorites, and the Minnesota bullpen currently is ranked third-to-last in the Majors in WHIP. Take the Red Sox.