Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees 9/5/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

In Monday afternoon MLB action, the Minnesota Twins will invade the Bronx to take on the New York Yankees. The Twins (68-64) are seven games below .500 on the road and trail Cleveland by a half-game for first place in the AL Central Division. On Sunday, Minnesota SS Carlos Correa homered and scored twice during a 5-1 road victory against Chicago. 

Thirty-three year old righty Chris Archer (2-7 4.52 ERA) has scuffled through another injury plagued campaign. Control has been an issue for Archer, who has walked 45 batters through 95 plus frames. Find out who else is playing and starting with our MLB previews.

The New York Yankees have won 45 of their 65 home games and hold a five-game lead over Tampa Bay for first place in the AL East Division. On Sunday, OF Aaron Judge hit his major league leading 53rd home run to lead New York to a 2-1 road victory against Tampa Bay. SP Frankie Montas (5-11) struck out seven batters across five shutout frames to earn the win for the Yankees (80-54).

Thirty year old right-hander Jameson Taillon (12-4 3.97 ERA) left his last start with a forearm injury. Through 140 plus innings, Taillon has struck out 117 batters and owns a solid 1.12 WHIP.