New York at Minnesota

New York heads out on the road after a mediocre 10-game homestand going 5-5. The Yankees are 27-51 as a road underdog, including 20-44 as a road dog of +100 to +150. The offense is 20th in runs scored, 21st in on-base percentage, and 15th in slugging. Starter Jhony Brito (5.40 ERA) has walked 7 batters in 15 innings and Minnesota crushed him two weeks ago, 11-2, as he surrendered 7 runs in less than an inning. The Yankees are 31-35 on the road against teams with a bullpen WHIP of 1.250 or better, plus 20-28 away from home versus a starting pitcher who allows 5.5 or fewer hits per start. Minnesota has a winning home record after a 3-1 victory over Washington as the Twins play their fourth straight home contest. The pitching staff is fourth in ERA and opponents batting average, plus second in WHIP. Starter Sonny Gray (0.82 ERA) has been great, especially at home where he sports a 0.75 ERA. And the Twins are 59-42 after having lost five or six of their last seven. Play Minnesota.