Minnesota at Boston

Minnesota is off to a strong start anchored by the best pitching staff (2.60 ERA) in the majors along with the third-best relief pitching (2.64 ERA), plus rank in the Top 10 in fielding percentage. Minnesota veteran Sonny Gray (0.53 ERA) has been outstanding with the Twins winning all three of his starts. Minnesota is 18-9 on the road after a game where they had 4 or fewer hits. Meanwhile, Boston is on a 3-5 run. The pitching was supposed to be bad this season and is, ranked 27th in team ERA (5.07). Starter Chris Sale (11.25 ERA) is far past his prime and allowed 7 runs in just 3 innings in his only Fenway start this season. With the Red Sox 57-77 versus righty starters, back the visitors. Play Minnesota.