Minnesota at Texas

The Ball Park in Arlington is a tough place to pitch, especially against a Texas offense ranked first in runs, batting average and on-base percentage, and second in slugging. The Twins found that out again the last two nights, defeats of 8-0 and 9-2.  Minnesota goes with Cole De Vries (2-5, 4.89 ERA), who has slipped badly his last three starts going 0-3 with a 10.64 ERA. He gave up 11 earned runs on 15 hits over just 5 1/3 innings against Tampa Bay and Detroit. The Twins are on a 2-14 run, as well as 3-23 in their last 26 games as a road underdog of +201 or greater! The Rangers are 20-7 when made a two-dollar favorite or better, as well as 40-19 in their last 59 games as a favorite. Scott Feldman throws his best at home in this park with a 3.61 ERA, as opposed to a 6.21 ERA on the road. The Twins have lost the last five meetings, including an 0-5 record in the last five meetings in Texas. Play the Rangers.