The set-up: Minnesota will be eager to bounce back here after its listless 9-2 loss at home to Boston last night. Texas will hand the ball to Mike Minor, while the Twins go with Fernando Romero (3-2, 4.17 ERA.)

The pitchers: Minor is so far 4-4 with a 5.35 ERA. Minor most recently allowed two runs off five hits over seven innings in a no-decision to Colorado on Saturday. Starts like that though have been few and far between for Minor this season, as he has only four quality outings so far in 2018. Also note that he's a terrible 1-2 with an 8.14 ERA on the road.

Romero is so far 3-2 with a 4.17 ERA. Romero most recently allowed three runs off six hits with a walk over four innings in a no-decision against the Indians on Saturday. Note though that the rookie has been at his best at home this year, going 2-0 with a 2.91 ERA to this point.

The pick: I think Minor's inconsistencies on the road continue here, while recent form displayed by Romero suggests that he's in line for another productive evening in front of the home town crowd. Play on the Twins.