Kyle Gibson (0-1, 7.20 ERA) and the Minnesota Twins (0-6) meet Jose Quintana (0-0, 3.18 ERA) and the Chicago White Sox (4-2) in the first of a three-game division series at Target Field. The Twins go into this series looking to snap a six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 4:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Apr. 11 and will air on CSCh and FSN.
In his most recent outing, Gibson pitched 5.0 innings, giving up four runs, striking out three and walking five in a 4-2 loss to the Orioles. Joe Mauer (.400 ) continued his strong start to the season yesterday, going 3 for 3 with one run. The White Sox were victorious the last time Quintana pitched. He pitched well, going 5.2 innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven in a 5-4 victory over the Athletics. Jose Abreu (.333 ) has been hitting the ball well to start the season, going 2 for 2 Saturday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Don’t expect the Minnesota hitters to swing wildly. They average an AL-low 12.0 strikeouts per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIN
Notes
Minnesota has lost all of its games (0-3) when leading after seven innings. However, Chicago has won all of its games (1-0) when taking a late lead.
The White Sox are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Twins have a 0-4 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Twins are 0-2. The White Sox have a 3-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 29th, Minnesota is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 12 this season. Chicago ranks in the top half with 24.
Ranking 20th, Chicago is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 15 this season. Minnesota ranks in the top half at 14th with 18.
The Twins are 0-4 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The White Sox are 3-1 when they hit at least one homer.
