The Tampa Rays have lost seven of their last eight overall, and sit in dead last in the AL East. The Twins are in even worse shape, with the worst record in the major leagues. The Rays should be able to take advantage of a struggling Minnesota starter tonight.

Here are my keys:

1. Pitching - The Rays will send Jake Odorizzi to the mound, and the 26 year old has been having a solid season. Odorizzi (2-3, 2.36 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on one hit, striking out six in seven innings in a 2-1 loss to the Yankees in his last start. He's been very tough on left-handed hitters, who are batting just .177 against him.

2. Batter vs. Pitcher - Ricky Nolasco will go for the Twins, and he hasn't pitched very well at all in 2016. He's 1-1 with a 6.39 ERA in his last two starts versus Tampa.

3. X-Factor - The Twins don't score a lot of runs, ranking 26th in the majors in runs scored, with a team batting average of .242.

Selection: This is a play on the Tampa Rays for the 1st 5 innings (8*)