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The 8-10 Minnesota Twins open a series against 9-10 Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas tonight. The first pitch for the opener of a three game set is scheduled for 8:05 PM ET. The host Rangers are a -134 moneyline favorite over the visiting Twins. The total for this game is listed on the MLB board at 9.5 runs.
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In their last game the Twins lost to the Detroit Tigers 13-4. In the game the Twins scored four runs on six hits and the Tigers scored 13 runs on 13 hits.
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In their last game the Rangers competed the four game sweep of the Kansas City Royals winning 5-2. In the game the Rangers scored five runs on nine hits and the Royals scored two runs on nine five hits. In the game Yu Darvish got his 2nd win of the season.
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This season the Twins rank 20th in the Majors in runs scored and 10th in team ERA.
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The Rangers rank tied for 10th in the Majors in runs scored and 11th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Minnesota: Phil Hughes (2-1, 5.40 ERA)<br />
Texas: Martin Perez (1-2, 3.60 ERA)
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Phil Hughes gets the call tonight for the Twins and in his last start he was not sharp giving up four earned runs on eight hits in only three innings in an 11-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians. In his last two starts he has lasted eight innings and has given up eight earned runs. Hughes has pitched well in his career against the Rangers with an ERA of 2.92 and in seven career appearances, including six starts, against them in the Lone Star State he has an ERA of 2.89. While Minnesota is 4-1 in Hughes last five starts overall they have lost seven of his last 10 starts on the road.
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Martin Perez goes for the Rangers in this game and he was also not sharp in his last outing going three innings and giving up four earned runs in a 9-1 loss to the Oakland A’s. In his previous two starts he pitched well going 10 innings and only giving up one earned run. The Rangers have lost Perez’s last two starts where they have only combined for two runs. While Texas has lost five of Perez’s last six starts overall they have won 12 of his last home starts.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 games against the Rangers.
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The Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the Rangers in Texas.
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In the last 6 games between these teams the Over record is 5-0-1.
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In the last 4 games between these teams in Texas the Over record is 3-0-1.
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This season the Rangers are 6-4 at home and the Twins are 3-3 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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Minnesota Twins: 8-10 SU / O/U 5-10 / Run Line W/L 9-9<br />
Texas Rangers: 9-10 SU / O/U 8-11 / Run Line W/L 12-7
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Minnesota at Texas Key Betting Trends<br />
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MINN is 18-42 in their last 60 overall
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MINN 8-21 in their last 29 road games
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MINN has an Under record of 5-1 in their last 6 road games
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TEX is 4-0 in their last 4 overall
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TEX is 5-0 in their last 5 home games
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TEX has an Under record of 4-0 in their last 4 games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>TWINS</b><br />
[P] 04/23/2017 - Justin Haley 10-day DL (4/23) ( Bicep )<br />
[P] 04/03/2017 - Ryan O'Rourke 10-day DL (3/30) ( Elbow )<br />
[SS] 04/01/2017 - Ehire Adrianza 10-day DL (3/30) ( Oblique )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Glen Perkins 60-day DL (4/2) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 03/11/2017 - Trevor May 60-day DL ( Arm )
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<b>RANGERS</b><br />
(!)[3B] 04/01/2017 - Adrian Beltre 10-day DL (3/30) ( Calf )<br />
[C] 03/31/2017 - Brett Nicholas 10-day DL (3/30) ( Knee )<br />
[SS] 04/03/2017 - Hanser Alberto 10-day DL (3/30) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 04/03/2017 - Tyson Ross 10-day DL (3/30) ( Undisclosed )<br />
[P] 04/01/2017 - Chi Chi Gonzalez 60-day DL ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 04/01/2017 - Tanner Schepper 10-day DL (3/30) ( Abdominal )<br />
[P] 04/22/2017 - A.J. Griffin 10-day DL (4/18) ( Ankle )<br />
[P] 04/17/2017 - Sam Dyson 10-day DL (04/16) ( Hand )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Jake Diekman 60-day DL (2/14) ( Intestinal )
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