The Boston Red Sox (-190) are on the road to face the Minnesota Twins (+160) at Target Field on Wednesday with the home team eyeing a sweep of the three-game series. The early total was set at 8 runs. The Twins (67-61) lead the series 2-0 after winning 10-5 on Tuesday, their fifth straight victory overall and fourth in six games against the Red Sox this season. Michael Fulmer got the win with 1.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen. Nick Gordon went 2 for 4 with a home run and a double in the win. He had six RBIs. Gary Sanchez added a home run and two runs. Alex Verdugo was 2 for 4 with a double, two runs, and one RBI for the Red Sox (62-68).
ON THE MOUND
Michael Wacha (9-1, 2.53 ERA) is set to take the mound for Boston. The RHP allowed four runs over six innings in his last start, a 9-8 home win over the Rays on Friday. He got the win, scattering five hits while striking out six and walking one. Wacha has made one previous start against the Twins this season, an 8-1 home victory on April 17. He allowed one hit over five scoreless innings, striking out five and walking two.RHP Joe Ryan (10-6, 3.65 ERA) gets the ball for Minnesota. He has made one prior start against the Red Sox this season, giving up one run over six innings in an 8-4 road win on April 15. He gave up five hits while striking out seven in the win. In his last start on Friday, Ryan got the win at home against the Giants. He threw six scoreless innings and gave up two hits, striking out eight and walking three in the 9-0 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Boston has averaged 5.0 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.5. Against right-handed pitchers like Ryan this season, the Sox have a .712 OPS. Rafael Devers is the team’s best performer against right-handers with a .932 OPS in 329 at-bats. Minnesota is averaging 6.8 runs per game in the last five, up from 4.5 for the season, with a better slash line (.276/.376/.472). The Twins have a .739 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .856 OPS over 339 at-bats, Luis Arraez has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Boston is on a three-game losing streak in road games, bringing their record to 31-34 in 2022. The Sox have scored 4.4 runs per game away from home while allowing 4.6 runs. Minnesota has won five in a row at home. The Twins are 40-28 at home this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 3.9. Boston is 6-4 in the last 10 games between the teams at Target Field with an average scoreline of 4.7-3.3.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Red Sox are fifth in the AL East, 17 games behind the division-leading Yankees. The Twins are second in the AL Central, one game behind the Guardians.
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Minnesota Twins (-135)
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