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It’s the 6-7 Cleveland Indians versus the 7-6 Minnesota Twins in the 2nd game of a four-game set at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota tonight. The first pitch at Target Field is scheduled for 8:10 PM ET. The visiting Indians hold the favoritism role listed on the MLB board as a -120 favorite. The total for this match is offered at 9 runs at most betting outlets.
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In the first game of this series yesterday the Indians beat the Twins 3-1. In the game the Indians scored three runs on nine hits and the Twins scored only one run on nine hits.
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This season the Indians rank tied for 13th in the Majors in runs scored and 30th in team ERA.
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The Twins rank tied for 17th in the Majors in runs scored and 1st in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Cleveland: Josh Tomlin (0-2, 18.47 ERA)<br />
Minnesota: Phil Hughes (2-0, 3.86 ERA)
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Josh Tomlin goes for the Indians tonight and in his last start he was lit up for seven earned runs not lasting past the 2nd inning in a 10-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. He has gotten off to a terrible start to the season giving up 13 runs in only five innings of work in his two starts. Last season in four starts facing the Twins Tomlin was 2-0 with an ERA of 5.14. Cleveland has won his last four starts facing the Twins. While Tomlin has struggled this season so far the Indians have won four of his last five road starts and 30 of his last 44 starts overall.
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Phil Hughes gets the call for the Twins and in his last start he gave up four earned runs in five innings in an 11-5 win over the Tigers. In his first start of the season he only gave up one earned run in six innings in a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. Last season Hughes missed much of it due to injuries and he did not face Cleveland. In his eight career games facing them he is 3-2 with an ERA of 3.27. Minnesota has won Hughes’ last four starts overall and they have won seven of his last nine starts against a team with a losing record.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 games against the Twins.
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The Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the Twins in Minnesota.
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In the last 7 games between these teams the Under record is 5-2.
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In the last 7 games between these teams in Minnesota the Under record is 5-1-1.
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This season the Twins are 4-3 at home and the Indians are 4-3 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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Cleveland Indians: 6-7 SU / O/U 6-6 / Run Line W/L 4-9<br />
Minnesota Twins: 7-6 SU / O/U 2-9 / Run Line W/L 8-5
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Cleveland at Minnesota Key Betting Trends<br />
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CLEV is 12-5 in their last 17 road games
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CLEV is 3-7 in their last 10 overall
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CLEV has an Over record of 7-2-1 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter
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MINN is 17-38 in their last 55 overall
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MINN is 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League Central
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MINN has an Under record of 4-0-1 in their last 5 home games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>INDIANS</b><br />
[2B] 03/31/2017 - Jason Kipnis 10-day DL (4/2) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 04/09/2017 - Cody Anderson 60-day DL (4/2) ( Elbow )
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<b>TWINS</b><br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Glen Perkins 60-day DL (4/2) ( Shoulder )<br />
[SS] 04/01/2017 - Ehire Adrianza 10-day DL (3/30) ( Oblique )<br />
[P] 04/03/2017 - Ryan O'Rourke 10-day DL (3/30) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 03/11/2017 - Trevor May 60-day DL ( Arm )
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