The ALDS is tied at a game apiece between the Minnesota Twins and the Houston Astros and now the series heads up north today for a matinée at Target Field. The Twins bats came alive in Game 2, racking up 10 hits and downing the ‘Stros, 6-2. They will have the momentum going into today’s home game and will have their ace, Sonny Gray, on the hill. Gray was 8-8 in the regular season with an ERA of only 2.79 and a 1.15 WHIP. He was lights out against the Jays in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card, yielding 5 hits and no runs over 5 innings, and Minnesota went on to a 2-0 shutout win. Houston will counter with Cristian Javier, who was 10-5 in the regular season with a 4.56 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. With the momentum on their side, home field advantage, and Sonny on the hill, the Twins are the team to consider.
TODAY’S PICK: MINNESOTA TWINS