The Minnesota Twins are very much alive in the AL Wild Card hunt and will look to increase their chances when they play the second game of their 3-game set today with the host Boston Red Sox. With last night’s 4-2 win, the Twins have now won 5 of the last 6 meetings with the Red Sox and will have Pablo López on the hill. López has been dealing, with a record of 15-8, a 3.84 ERA, and a 1.15 WHIP. The 76-78 Red Sox will not be going to the postseason. Manager Alex Cora is expected to send Kutter Crawford to the bump. He is upside down with a record of 8-15, a 4.19 ERA, and a 1.10 WHIP. Boston will also be without their superstar, Rafael Devers, who is out for the season with a shoulder injury, and that will hurt.
TODAY’S PICK: MINNESOTA TWINS