Free MLB Picks Today: Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians 6/4/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians 6/4/23
Sun 4th June 2023

Triston McKenzie is making his first start of the season as the Cleveland Guardians (26-32) face off against the Minnesota Twins (31-28) at Target Field on Sunday with the visitors looking to split the four-game series.

The Guardians won 4-2 on Saturday for their first win of the series, their third head-to-head victory in six games this season. Starter Logan Allen went six innings, giving up two runs on seven hits, to get the win, and Emmanuel Clase earned his 18th save with a scoreless ninth.

Andres Gimenez was 3 for 4 with a double and one run in the win. Christian Vazquez went 1 for 2 with a double and one run for the Twins.

ON THE MOUND

McKenzie is in line to take the mound for Cleveland, his season debut. Last season, the RHP made 30 starts and went 11-11 with a 2.96 ERA. He had 190 strikeouts and 44 walks over 191.1 innings.

Over five starts against the Twins in 2022, McKenzie was 1-2 with a 5.46 ERA over 31.1 innings. He had 29 strikeouts and six walks. For Minnesota, RHP Joe Ryan (7-2, 2.77 ERA) will toe the rubber. He has made one prior start against the Guardians this season, giving up two runs over six innings in a 2-0 road defeat on May 7.

He gave up eight hits while striking out four in the loss. In his last start on Tuesday, Ryan took the loss on the road against the Astros. He threw four innings and gave up five runs on four hits, striking out six and walking three in the 5-1 defeat. The right-hander is tied for second in the AL in wins.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Cleveland has averaged 5.4 runs a game, up from their season average of 3.6, while slashing better across the board (.305/.350/.444). Against righties like Ryan this season, the Guardians have a .646 OPS, third lowest in the league.

Jose Ramirez is the team’s strongest hitter against right-handers with a .869 OPS in 148 at-bats. Minnesota is averaging only 3.8 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 4.5 for the season.

The Twins have a .730 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .871 OPS over 110 at-bats, Joey Gallo has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Cleveland is 14-17 away from Progressive Field in 2023, scoring 4.4 runs per game while allowing 4.5 runs. Minnesota has gone 18-13 at Target Field this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game while surrendering 3.8. Cleveland is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings at Target Field with an average scoreline of 4.5-4.0.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Twins lead the AL Central by three games over the Tigers. The Guardians are third in the AL Central, four games behind the Twins.

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

Cleveland Guardians (+125)

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