Minnesota at Oakland

Minnesota has lost three of five (all three losses as a favorite) and plays its third straight on the West Coast. Joe Ryan has a 4.14 ERA on the road this season and Minnesota is 5-8 in his last 13 starts overall. The Twins are on a 53-73 run on the road, 59-63 after a victory, plus 14-25 after a game where the bullpen gave up no earned runs. They're also 43-57 after playing two or more straight road contests. And Oakland starter J.P. Sears has been very good (3.97 ERA) with batters hitting just .220 off him. Play Oakland.