The Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Angels will give the ball to starter DarrenOliver in this one. LefthanderOliver is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Twins will be KevinSlowey. The righthander has a 7.94 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
JasonKubel belted a grand slam homer in a seven-run eighth inning on Friday, as the Twins rallied for an 11-9 victory over the Angels. The Twins won that game as -115 favorites, and the 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
MattGuerrier posted the victory in relief, and JoeNathan notched his second save of the season.
HowieKendrick went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in leading the Angels, who were +105 underdogs. JasonBulger gave up two runs in relief and was handed the loss.
Team records: Los Angeles: 4-6 SU Minnesota: 5-7 SU
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4
Minnesota most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 2-8 After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Minnesota LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Minnesota is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Minnesota is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up: Minnesota home to LA Angels, Sunday, April 19
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