The Tampa Bay Rays just keep on winning, and with the 11-4 pummeling of the visiting Minnesota Twins yesterday, Tampa is now 39-14 in their last 53 overall and hold a comfortable 7-1/2 game lead over the New York Yankees for the top spot in the AL East. The Rays’ bats erupted yesterday for 13 hits and 6 homers and I expect more of the same today when they wrap up their 3-games series with the Twins at the Trop. Griffin Jax, the expected starter for the Twins, has struggled over his last 3 turns, going 0-2 with a hefty ERA of 9.77 and a 1.85 WHIP. Kevin Cash is expected to send Luis Patiño to the hill. Over his last 3 starts, Patiño is 2-0 with a 3.07 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. The Rays are 45-25 in St. Pete and are averaging over 5 runs per game. They are worth a consideration over a Twins team that has lost 4 straight and are just 26-41 on the road.
TODAY’S PICK: TAMPA BAY RAYS