Tigers at Twins 5/21/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Detroit Tigers (20-25, 2nd AL Central) open a three-game series on the road against American League Central rivals the Minnesota Twins (18-23, 3rd AL Central) on Monday.

The Tigers lost their second straight falling to Seattle 7-2 on Saturday. Detroit was able to muster just three hits of Mariners starter James Paxton who threw a complete game. Victor Martinez managed to hit a home run off Paxton. Miguel Cabrera continues to be sidelined with a hamstring issue for the Tigers.

Eddie Rosario leads the Twins with a .294 batting average and team highs in hits with 47, home runs with nine and RBIs with 27. Minnesota has a team batting average of .242 while opposing hitters are averaging .251 at the plate against Twins pitching. On Monday, the Twins will send Jose Berrios to the mound. The right-hander this season is 4-4 with an ERA Of 4.05, 50 Ks and 10 BBs.