10:10 pm
June 14

Twins @ Mariners

Who will WIN this matchup?

Minnesota Twins (26-39)

@ Seattle Mariners (32-35)

 

Starting Pitchers:

Maeda (MIN): 2-2; 5.27 ERA

Gonzales (SEA) 1-4; 5.45 ERA

 

Current odds:

Minnesota Twins: (-135)

Seattle Mariners: (+125)

 

• The Mariners will open a nine-game homestand Monday night, beginning with three against the Minnesota Twins. Fraley might be sad to see the trip end. He hit .290 with the first four home runs of his major-league career and 13 RBIs filling in for injured center fielder Kyle Lewis, last year’s AL Rookie of the Year, and top prospect Jarred Kelenic. The latter was sent back to Triple-A Tacoma last week after struggling in his first glimpse of the big leagues.

• The Mariners are scheduled to send left-hander Marco Gonzales (1-4, 5.45 ERA) to the mound in the series opener. The Opening Day starter recently returned from a stint on the disabled list with a strained left forearm. He’s 0-2 with an 11.57 ERA in two career starts against Minnesota.

• The Twins are set to counter with right-hander Kenta Maeda (2-2, 5.27), who will be activated from the 10-day IL to make his first appearance since May 22 following a rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday. Maeda, who will be facing Seattle for the first time, has been dealing with persistent groin tightness and arm weakness.

• The Twins were expected to compete for a playoff berth, but instead are tied with Detroit for last place in the AL Central, 15 games behind the Chicago White Sox. They lost 14-3 at home Sunday against Houston.

4/10
Confidence
StreakSmarter Pick
Minnesota Twins
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