Minnesota at Houston

Minnesota just dropped three in a row at home and heads out on the road with struggling starter Aaron Sanchez (7.68 ERA). Batters are hitting .347 off him, including .375 on the road! The Twins are 13-29 against an AL starting pitcher with an ERA of 2.90 or better. Houston is second in the majors in pitching ERA, with an offense that is Top 10 in runs, on-base percentage, and slugging. The Astros open this six-game homestand with their ace, Justin Verlander (1.95 ERA). Verlander beat the Twins, 5-0, earlier this year allowing one run in eight innings. And Houston is 51-24 at home against winning teams. Play Houston.