Los Angeles Angels Vs. Minnesota Twins
- The Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Target Field.
The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Dan Haren in this game. Haren has a 8-11 record and a 4.37 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Twins will be Brian Duensing. The lefthander has a 2.43 ERA to go along with a 3-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 144-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 8.
Hideki Matsui hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs to lead the Angels past the Red Sox 7-2 on Thursday, as +140 underdogs. The game's nine runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5) set by sportsbooks.
Ervin Santana improved to 13-8 with the win, allowing four hits and two earned runs over his seven innings for the Angels.
The Twins were shut out 11-0 by the White Sox last time out, as -165 favorites. That game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8) set by sportsbooks.
Carl Pavano was rocked for 15 hits and seven earned runs over his six innings for the Twins.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 61-61 SU
Minnesota: 70-51 SU