Oakland at Minnesota

Oakland got the better of the Twins last night, and they are an improved team back from the break. The Twins lost 99 games a year ago, but have shown signs of improvement too. The Twins are 14 games below the .500 mark, but that is deceiving as they are 21-18 over their last 39 games. Cole deVries has given them solid outings and is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in his first five major league starts. In his last time out he was impressive, holding the hard-hitting Texas Rangers to three hits and no runs over 7 innings in Arlington. Tom Milone has given the A's four straight strong outings, but they are still just 1-7 in his last eight starts following a quality start in his last outing. The A's play down to the level of competition just 5-15 in their last 20 vs. a team with a home winning percentage of under .400. The Twins are grabbing the cash in four of their last five vs. a left-handed starter. Play on Minnesota.