Twins (Jax, 3-3, 6.71) vs. Rays (Patino, 4-3, 4.24)

This season has been a trial for Griffin Jax and the Twins. Jax has given up a lot of runs in his last three starts, has been poor away, and has an ERA of 7.0 in August. Youngster Luis Patino has fared better. He has had some quality starts and is pulled early when struggling. He has been very sharp at home and in day games this season.

The Twins have a decent offense but have given up a ton of runs this season. Tampa has the most potent offense in the league, feast on the right, are 63-31 as a favorite and of course, a huge favorite today. Looking at the spread, Jax has given up 17 runs in his last three starts, and is often left in a game longer than is wise. While the Twins’ pen has been good lately, it has not been dependable over the season. Patino has not given up more than 2 runs in his last three starts, and is seldom hung out to dry.

Take the Rays -1.5 today.