Minnesota at Boston

Minnesota has a losing record and is 5-12 versus the AL East. The offense is #14 in runs scored, #18 in on-base percentage. Starter Sonny Gray allowed 165 base runners in 135 innings last year (4.19 ERA). Gray has also struggled in his career against Boston with a 1-6 record and a 6.64 ERA in 42 career innings. The Red Sox have won three of five and play just their second home game. Boston is seventh offensively in on-base percentage, fifth in runs scored, second in slugging. Starter Tanner Houck had a 3.52 ERA last season, including 3.32 at Fenway. Play Boston.