Oakland at Minnesota

Minnesota is trying to hang on to first place in the AL Central and sends Michael Pineda to the mound to attempt to snap a two-game losing streak and even the series with the Athletics. The Twins have won seven of Pineda's last 10 starts, and he has allowed more than three runs just once his last 10 outings. Oakland will be seeing him for the first time this season. Daniel Mengden faced the Twins on July 2 and was clobbered giving up five runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. Minnesota is 22-8 its last 30 games after allowing at least five runs its previous game, and the Twins have won 46 of their last 67 home games versus right-handed starters dating to last season. Also, Minnesota has won 28 of 39 overall after a loss. Play the Twins.