Expecting runs today both sides between the Royals and Twins. This is based on Seth Lugo having his worst two starts of the prior two seasons at Target Field. Both instances he has given up seven runs. That can loosen up a team even if they are trailing. Carter Jensen just one for his last fourteen at the plate, is hitting in the lead off spot today. He clears his combination line, and hits his eighth home run of the season.

Expecting runs today both sides between the Royals and Twins. This is based on Seth Lugo having his worst two starts of the prior two seasons at Target Field. Both instances he has given up seven runs. That can loosen up a team even if they are trailing. Carter Jensen just one for his last fourteen at the plate, is hitting in the lead off spot today. He clears his combination line, and hits his eighth home run of the season.

Not a usual backer of teams using openers, but the Twins’ bullpen has been solid over the last week, and the Royals have the worst road offense in baseball, just 3.3 runs per game. Even the Rockies have more road wins than the Royals (9-21). Not only does KC have the worst road offense in MLB, its bullpen ERA the last two weeks is 7.79 – also worst in the majors – and starter Seth Lugo has a 5.45 ERA his last seven games.