Minnesota at Los Angeles

Minnesota is a long way from home playing its third consecutive road contest. The offense is 19th in runs scored and 22nd in on-base percentage with no speed (last in the majors in steals). The Twins have lost the last two road starts made by Pablo Lopez (4.39 ERA), allowing 6 runs in 10 innings. Minnesota is 21-31 after two or more straight victories and 1-8 after two or more straight road contests. Los Angeles plays its sixth straight home contest. Reid Detmers (2.12 ERA) has thrown very well with the Angels winning four of his five starts. He's holding batters to a .204 average with 34 Ks in 29+ innings. Play Los Angeles as a Max Play.