One of the top MLB series will be played in Minnesota as the Twins host the Indians. It’ll be a repeat pitching matchup from July 12th when Mike Clevinger and the Indians went down 5-3. It was not without difficulty for Twins starter Kyle Gibson. Gibson lasted just 3.2 innings as the bullpen carried the Twins to victory. Grab the Twins in Game 1 of this series, even with pressure on them to hold a two-game divisional lead.

The Indians have won five of their last six games and are only two games back of the Twins in the AL Central. Mike Clevinger is in his best form of the season right now with the Indians winning his last four starts and allowing just one run in four of his last five starts. Indians get the win.

The Indians are 39-16 since June 4, best record in the majors, and Mike Clevinger is 4-0 with a 2.01 ERA since the All-Star Break. Kyle Gibson has struggled in his career facing Cleveland. Back the Indians to tighten the division race even further.

Kyle Gibson is 11-4 with a 4.02 ERA this season and in his one start against the Indians he only made it through 3.2 IP giving up three runs. Mike Clevinger is 6-2 with a 3.07 ERA this season and he has a 1.69 ERA in his last six starts. In his outing against the Twins, he gave up one run in five IP. The Indians have the advantage in starting pitcher and a seriously advantage in relief pitching. Take the Indians on the road.