The set-up: Oakland managed a late win on Saturday afternoon, but I think that Minnesota will bounce back in the finale in front of the home town crowd. The visitors go with Daniel Mengden to toe the rubber, while the home side goes with Michael Pineda.

The pitchers: Mengden (5-1, 4.21 ERA) has been sharp of late, but he's struggled in his only start vs. the Twins by posting a 7.94 ERA.

Pineda (6-5, 4.38) has allowed more than three runs just once time over his 12 starts this year. Pineda has dominated the A's throughout his career, going 4-1 with a 2.75 ERA over six career starts.

The pick: After last night's dramatic come from behind victory, I think the A's have a predictable letdown here. Lay it.

10* ROCK-STAR Minnesota