Been going back and forth on the lone matinee of Tuesday, and Zack Cimini has a good point in taking the Twins because the Reds might be running out of gas on a long road trip and a five-game skid. However, Reds pitcher Wade Miley is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in four starts since returning from the injured list and Minnesota's lineup is without two of its best hitters in third baseman Josh Donaldson and outfielder Byron Buxton. The Twins are 2-9 in their past 11 at home vs. a lefty. To be safe, we'll take Cincinnati on the runline.

The Twins defeated Cincinnati in extra innings on Monday for their fifth straight win. For the Reds, it was their fifth consecutive loss. Tuesday's contest is the finale of Cincinnati's nine-game road trip. An early start time and an off-day on Wednesday is a recipe for another sluggish performance by the Reds. Back the Twins.