The Minnesota Twins lost Game 1 of their 3-game set to the visiting Cincinnati Reds last night, 2-1, but bounce back today in a matinée at Target Field. The Reds are dead last in the league in scoring, averaging just 3.3 runs per game, and the Twins’ expected starter Taj Bradley will have no problem shutting them down. Bradley has been throwing flames. He is a perfect 3-0 with an ERA of just 1.25, a WHIP to match at 1.25, and the Twins are 4-0 in his last 4 starts. The Reds are expected to send Andrew Abbott to the hill. He is a solid pitcher but off to a rocky start. Abbott is winless at 0-2 with an elevated 5.85 ERA, a 1.70 WHIP, and the Twins who are averaging 5.20 runs per game should have success against the left-handed hurler.
TODAY’S PICK: MINNESOTA TWINS