The set-up: This series features a couple of pretty "mediocre" match-ups on the mound, and this is one of them. These starters have looked decent at times this year and very poor in others and in my opinion, runs are going to be plentiful. The visitors go with Kyle Gibson, while the home side goes with Francisco Liriano.


The pitchers: Gibson is so far 5-9 with a 3.60 ERA. He most recently gave up six runs off seven hits with three walks while striking out three over five innings in a loss to the Tribe on Monday. Overall Gibson has been solid this season, but note that the Twins have seen the total fly "over" the number in seven of their last ten when the line in the contest is set between +150 and -150.


Liriano is so far 3-6 with a 4.37 ERA. He most recently gave up two runs off five hits in a loss to the A's on Sunday. For the most part LIriano has struggled this season though, coming into this one sporting a rough 73:51 K/BB. Note as well that he owns a horrible 5.08 ERA at home so far.


The pick: I'm expecting these erratic starters to get the hook early and for this total to fly "over" sooner, rather than later.