In the first of a three-game series between the Oakland Athletics (22-29) and the Minnesota Twins (15-34) at O.C. Coliseum, Kendall Graveman (1-6, 5.36 ERA) and Ervin Santana (1-3, 4.17 ERA) get the start. The game starts at 4:05 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 30 and will air on ESPN.
In his most recent outing, Graveman pitched 4.1 innings, allowing two runs, striking out three and walking two in a 6-5 loss to the Mariners. Danny Valencia (.325, 21 Rs, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 4 with two runs. The Twins were also unsuccessful the last time Santana pitched. He struggled, going 3.2 innings, allowing six runs, striking out four and walking two in a 7-4 loss to the Royals. Eduardo Nunez (.338, 21 Rs, 5 HRs, 20 RBIs, 9 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Twins, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run and one stolen base.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Over their past 10 games, Oakland’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The most recent 10 game stretch for Oakland’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Oakland’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Minnesota has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Minnesota’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIN
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Oakland is 9-13, while Minnesota is 7-12.
The Twins are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Athletics have a 6-14 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Twins are 9-5. The Athletics have a 17-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 28th, Minnesota sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 185 this season. Oakland ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 203.
Ranking 28th, Oakland is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 114 this season. Minnesota ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 146.
The Athletics are 17-14 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Twins are 13-20 when they hit at least one homer.
