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The Twins hope they get more respect from the Indians on Friday than they do from Vegas oddsmakers, who peg them as pups.
The Twins start Kyle Lohse, while the Indians send Paul Byrd to the hill.
Minnesota brings a 1-2 overall mark (0-0 in the division) into this game versus a Cleveland team carrying a 2-1 record.
The Indians (2-1) opened as 155 favorites and they host a Twins team that has won 1 of their 3 games this season. The total opened at 9.5.
Ron Gardenhire's team hopes to rebound from a 6-3 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays. They were underdogs in a game that went as a push against the total.
The Indians defeated the White Sox 4-3 as underdogs. That contest went under the closing total.
The Indians staff is stingy with baserunners, allowing fewer men to reach base than just about every team in the league. Minnesota needs to get to Byrd and into the bullpen to make things happen today.
Some trends to consider:
Minnesota is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games away against Cleveland
Minnesota is 5-1-1 OU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 10-3-0 SU in its last 13 games after scoring 4 to 6 runs
Cleveland is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against Minnesota
Cleveland is 2-7-1 OU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Minnesota at Cleveland, Saturday, April 8
Cleveland home to Minnesota, Saturday, April 8
The Twins start Kyle Lohse, while the Indians send Paul Byrd to the hill.
Minnesota brings a 1-2 overall mark (0-0 in the division) into this game versus a Cleveland team carrying a 2-1 record.
The Indians (2-1) opened as 155 favorites and they host a Twins team that has won 1 of their 3 games this season. The total opened at 9.5.
Ron Gardenhire's team hopes to rebound from a 6-3 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays. They were underdogs in a game that went as a push against the total.
The Indians defeated the White Sox 4-3 as underdogs. That contest went under the closing total.
The Indians staff is stingy with baserunners, allowing fewer men to reach base than just about every team in the league. Minnesota needs to get to Byrd and into the bullpen to make things happen today.
Some trends to consider:
Minnesota is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games away against Cleveland
Minnesota is 5-1-1 OU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 10-3-0 SU in its last 13 games after scoring 4 to 6 runs
Cleveland is 4-2-0 OU in its last 6 games at home against Minnesota
Cleveland is 2-7-1 OU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Minnesota at Cleveland, Saturday, April 8
Cleveland home to Minnesota, Saturday, April 8