Indians at Twins 7/30/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/06/2019 at 4:32 PM ET

A key AL Central Division showdown will take place on Monday night, when the Cleveland Indians invade Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins. On Sunday, SP Corey Kluber allowed one run over seven plus frames to lead Cleveland to an 8-1 victory at Detroit. Yonder Alonso homered and drove in three runs for the Indians, who are ten games above .500 overall.

Rookie right-hander Shane Bieber (5-2 4.80 ERA) will make his ninth career major league start for the Indians. Bieber has not been sharp over his last three outings and has given up 14 runs in his last 14 plus frames.
The Minnesota Twins have dropped three straight games and need to turn things around in hurry to remain in contention. On Sunday, Minnesota managed just four hits during a 3-0 loss at Boston. SP Jose Berrios allowed nine hits and three runs in four plus innings for the Twins, who trail the Indians by nine full games for first place.

Thirty-five year old righty Ervin Santana (0-0 5.40 ERA) will make his second start of the year for the Twins. Santana, who was on the disabled list with a finger injury, has posted a sub 3.50 ERA in each of the last two seasons.

Cleveland RP Andrew Miller (knee) allowed four runs in a rehab appearance with Double-A Akron. Through 104 games, Cleveland ranks 5th in batting average and 4th in runs scored. For the season, Minnesota ranks 19th in batting average and 15th in runs scored. Take the Twins to score a big win in the series opener. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Twins win at nice underdog price 6-4.

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