Chicago at Minnesota

Chicago is on a 6-12 slide despite playing the last six at home. They've dropped six of their last seven away from Wrigley Field and go with Drew Smyly, who has a 4.15 ERA on the road. The Cubs have lost seven of their last nine against a righty starter and are 3-13 off a win of six or more runs against a division rival. Minnesota plays the fourth of a six-game homestand winning eight of the last 11 at home. The pitching staff is second in the majors in ERA (3.29) and 11th in the bullpen. Ace Sonny Gray (1.35 ERA) has been sensational holding batters to a .199 average. He has a 0.72 ERA at home where the Twins have won all four of his starts. Play Minnesota.