The Detroit Tigers open a series wirh the Minnesota Twins that they need to win to keep hope going for this season. It will be difficult as the Twins are coming in, riding a four-game winning streak and five of their last six. The Tigers have lost two of their last three games and seven of their last 10. They are nine games behind The Twins and need to win this series at the least. The twins rank seventh in the Majors in team ERA and allowed nine runs over their winning streak. Pablo Lopez will get the start for the Twins. He is 6-6 this season with a 4.01 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. He has given up three runs in his last two road starts. He has faced the Tigers once this season, allowing three runs on six hits. Detroit ranks second-to-last in runs scored and 21st in team ERA. Joey Wenz will get the call for the Tigers. He is 2-9 with a 6.37 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP this season. in over the Miami Marlins. Wenz has made two starts against the Twins, allowing six runs in 11 innings and giving up six runs. These two teams are heading in different directions. The Twins have won four in a row and five of their last six games while the Tigers only have three wins in their last 10 games. The Twins have a big advantage on the mound and have an advantage at the plate.

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