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MLB : ATS Matchup
Wednesday 6/28/2017Line$ LineOU LineScore
MINNESOTA  MEJIA )
 
BOSTON  PORCELLO )
+1.5  -135

-1.5  +115
+160

-170

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Final
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MINNESOTA (39 - 36) at BOSTON (43 - 34)
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Wednesday, 6/28/2017 7:10 PM
ADALBERTO MEJIA (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
967MINNESOTA+150Ov 10,-125+165Ov 10.5,-105
968BOSTON-160Un 10,+105-175Un 10.5,-115
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
MINNESOTA - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games39-36+6.332-384.50.2510.3250.4090.7345.20.2650.3320.4300.763
Road Games23-11+17.413-204.50.2450.3100.4020.7124.10.2380.3070.3830.690
vs Right-handed Starters28-26+4.724-274.80.2540.3270.4180.7455.10.2660.3330.4300.763
Past 7 Games4-3+3.51-62.90.2240.2740.3580.6323.70.2620.3270.3870.714
Grass Games39-36+6.332-384.50.2510.3250.4090.7345.20.2650.3320.4300.763
Night Games24-16+9.418-204.70.2610.3280.4240.7524.60.2530.3160.4070.723
MINNESOTA - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.50.2510.3257525706461247890.4093282806273853757366234
Road Games4.50.2450.310341172287580420.4021461112831721931122818
Righty Starters4.80.2540.327541876476904700.4182462044593539034244918
MINNESOTA - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.831.446268.3160144286441022148-921872.4%
Road Games3.921.224110.354481021433844-315383.3%

BOSTON - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games43-34-0.735-394.70.2650.3320.4030.7354.20.2560.3070.4150.722
Home Games24-13+5.215-214.80.2810.3510.4050.7564.00.2520.2980.3940.692
vs Left-handed Starters7-7-1.69-55.20.2690.3350.4030.7385.00.2670.3080.4580.767
Past 7 Games4-3-0.64-35.60.2640.3250.4500.7763.70.2360.2830.3690.652
Grass Games41-33-2.234-374.70.2650.3330.4060.7384.20.2570.3090.4180.726
Night Games29-24-1.324-274.50.2640.3310.3940.7254.30.2600.3060.4230.729
BOSTON - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.70.2650.3327726226941338710.4033352645364052591506032
Home Games4.80.2810.351371233346633280.4051581342402126448332714
Lefty Starters5.20.2690.33514472127251120.4036947102789131195
BOSTON - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games2.981.192232.48277201217623713-722581.5%
Home Games2.351.111122.436321068301227-012192.3%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
MINNESOTA - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
6/14/2017SANTANA(R)SEATTLEGAVIGLIO(R)4-6L-13010.5 ovU86112110
6/15/2017BERRIOS(R)SEATTLEMIRANDA(L)6-2W-13510.5 unU1170640
6/16/2017TURLEY(L)CLEVELANDCARRASCO(R)1-8L+13510 unU4501070
6/17/2017WILK(L)CLEVELANDMERRITT(L)3-9L+11010.5 ovO85114111
6/17/2017MEJIA(L)CLEVELANDCLEVINGER(R)2-6L+10510.5 evU55011102
6/18/2017GIBSON(R)CLEVELANDBAUER(R)2-5L+13510 unU4501190
6/20/2017SANTANA(R)CHI WHITE SOXHOLLAND(L)9-7W-1659.5 evO129116142
6/21/2017BERRIOS(R)CHI WHITE SOXHOLMBERG(L)4-2W-1809.5 unU10121531
6/22/2017TURLEY(L)CHI WHITE SOXQUINTANA(L)0-9L+10010 evU76018110
6/23/2017MEJIA(L)@ CLEVELANDBAUER(R)5-0W15510 evU9424111
6/24/2017GIBSON(R)@ CLEVELANDKLUBER(R)4-2W2459 evU551892
6/25/2017SANTANA(R)@ CLEVELANDTOMLIN(R)4-0W1509.5 evU9709100
6/26/2017BERRIOS(R)@ BOSTONSALE(L)1-4L1908.5 unU430970
6/27/2017SANTIAGO(L)@ BOSTONPOMERANZ(L)2-9L18210 unO8631081
6/28/2017MEJIA(L)@ BOSTONPORCELLO(R) 
6/29/2017GIBSON(R)@ BOSTONPRICE(L) 
6/30/2017SANTANA(R)@ KANSAS CITYVARGAS(L) 
7/1/2017GEE(R)@ KANSAS CITYSKOGLUND(L) 
7/2/2017SANTIAGO(L)@ KANSAS CITYSTRAHM(L) 
7/3/2017 LA ANGELS  
7/4/2017 LA ANGELS  
7/5/2017 LA ANGELS  

BOSTON - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
6/14/2017JOHNSON(L)@ PHILADELPHIAHELLICKSON(R)7-3W-11510 unP1350670
6/15/2017SALE(L)@ PHILADELPHIAPIVETTA(R)0-1L-2408 unU570440
6/16/2017POMERANZ(L)@ HOUSTONFIERS(R)2-1W1159 unU760661
6/17/2017PORCELLO(R)@ HOUSTONPAULINO(R)1-7L1009 unU3201140
6/18/2017PRICE(L)@ HOUSTONMUSGROVE(R)6-5W1159 unO84014130
6/19/2017VELAZQUEZ(R)@ KANSAS CITYHAMMEL(R)2-4L-1059.5 ovU101101080
6/20/2017SALE(L)@ KANSAS CITYSTRAHM(L)8-3W-1858.5 unO1370411
6/21/2017POMERANZ(L)@ KANSAS CITYKENNEDY(R)4-6L-1359.5 unO550852
6/23/2017PORCELLO(R)LA ANGELSMEYER(R)9-4W-16510 evO10311050
6/24/2017PRICE(L)LA ANGELSRAMIREZ(R)3-6L-1609.5 unU661961
6/25/2017FISTER(R)LA ANGELSBRIDWELL(R)2-4L-16011 evU8501060
6/26/2017SALE(L)MINNESOTABERRIOS(R)4-1W-2108.5 unU970430
6/27/2017POMERANZ(L)MINNESOTASANTIAGO(L)9-2W-19510 unO1081863
6/28/2017PORCELLO(R)MINNESOTAMEJIA(L) 
6/29/2017PRICE(L)MINNESOTAGIBSON(R) 
6/30/2017FISTER(R)@ TORONTOESTRADA(R) 
7/1/2017SALE(L)@ TORONTOLIRIANO(L) 
7/2/2017POMERANZ(L)@ TORONTOBIAGINI(R) 
7/3/2017 @ TEXAS  
7/4/2017 @ TEXAS  
7/5/2017 @ TEXAS  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
MINNESOTA: 2016: 59-103, fifth place.
Manager: Paul Molitor (third season). He's Here: C Jason Castro, RHP Matt Belisle, SS Ehire Adrianza, LHP Craig Breslow. He's Outta Here: 3B Trevor Plouffe, C Kurt Suzuki, LHP Tommy Milone, RHP Pat Light.
Projected lineup: 2B Brian Dozier (.268, 42, 99, 18/20 SBs), RF Max Kepler (.235, 17, 63), CF Byron Buxton (.225, 10 HRs, 38 RBIs, 118 Ks in 298 ABs), 1B Joe Mauer (.261, 11, 49), 3B Miguel Sano (.236, 25, 66, 178 Ks in 437 ABs), DH Kennys Vargas (.230, 10, 20 in 152 ABs), LF Eddie Rosario (.269, 10, 32), C Jason Castro (.210, 11, 32 with Houston), SS Jorge Polanco (.282, 4, 27 in 245 ABs).
Rotation: RH Ervin Santana (7-11, 3.38 ERA, 149 Ks), RH Phil Hughes (1-7, 5.95, 11 HRs, 11 starts), LH Hector Santiago (3-6, 5.58, 13 HRs, 11 starts after trade with Angels), RH Kyle Gibson (6-11, 5.07, 1.561 WHIP), LH Adalberto Mejia (rookie).
Key relievers: RH Brandon Kintzler (0-2, 3.15, 17/20 saves), RH Matt Belisle (0-0, 1.76 in 40 games for Nationals), RH Ryan Pressly (6-7, 3.70, 1 save in 72 games), LH Taylor Rogers (3-1, 3.96, 64 Ks in 57 games), LH Craig Breslow (0-2, 4.50 in 15 games for Marlins). Hot Spot: Starting Rotation. The resuscitation of a team with the worst record in the majors last season must begin with starting pitching that ranked 30th out of 30 in wins (37), ERA (5.39) and strikeouts (655). Hughes, Santiago, Gibson and Berrios will all be counted on to make 2016 the aberration and not the standard. Adding Castro, who has a strong reputation for game calling and pitch framing, probably can't hurt. There's enough depth in the group at least to give the Twins a chance to return to respectability as new baseball chief Derek Falvey continues to try to revamp organizational philosophy and process for the long term. The bullpen appears more vulnerable than the rotation, despite being bolstered by the addition of the veteran Belisle. Three-time All-Star closer Glen Perkins is still working his way back from surgery last year to repair a torn labrum and will likely land on the disabled list to start the season. Kintzler fared well in his place, but doesn't have a track record.
Outlook: The Twins ranked a respectable sixth in the American League in total bases and eighth in OPS despite their abysmal record last year. Buxton's sparkling September, following a second straight frustrating summer, restored his and the club's confidence in the 2012 second overall draft pick. Dozier probably hit his power ceiling in 2016, but if Buxton and Sano can strike out less and get on base more there's the potential in place for a productive offense. Vargas hit his way back into contention for the DH spot with a decent finish to 2016, but the pressure is on him to prove he's worth a spot in the lineup with a strong performance this spring by Park, who struggled badly to adjust to major league pitching in his arrival from South Korea last year.
BOSTON: 2016: 93-69, first place
Manager: John Farrell (fifth season)
Who's new? LHP Chris Sale, RHP Tyler Thornburg, 1B Mitch Moreland, OF Steve Selsky
Who's gone? DH David Ortiz, 3B Travis Shaw, 3B Yoan Moncada, 2B Aaron Hill, C Ryan Hanigan, RHP Clay Buchholz, RHP Junichi Tazawa, RHP Koji Uehara, RHP Brad Ziegler
Projected lineup: 2B Dustin Pedroia (.318, 15 HR, 74 RBI), LF Andrew Benintendi (.295, 2, 14 in 34 games), SS Xander Bogaerts (.294, 21, 89, 13 SB), RH Mookie Betts (.318, 31, 113), DH Hanley Ramirez (.286, 30, 111) CF Jackie Bradley Jr. (.267, 26, 87), 3B Pablo Sandoval (.000, 0, 0 in three games), 1B Mitch Moreland (.233, 22, 60 with Rangers), C Sandy Leon (.310, 7, 35) or Christian Vazquez (.224, 1, 12)
Rotation: LH Chris Sale (17-10, 3.34 ERA), RH Rick Porcello (22-4, 3.15), RH Steven Wright (13-6, 3.33), LH Drew Pomeranz (3-5, 4.59), LH Eduardo Rodriguez (3-7, 4.71)
Key relievers: RH Craig Kimbrel (2-6, 3.40, 31/33 SV), RH Tyler Thornburg (8-5, 2.15 with Brewers), RH Joe Kelly (4-0, 5.18), LH Robbie Ross (3-2, 3.25), RH Matt Barnes (4-3, 4.05), LH Fernando Abad (1-6, 3.66 with Twins and Red Sox), RH Heath Hembree (4-1, 2.65)
Hot spots: Third base. Is this the year Sandoval is known more for his ability to play baseball than his physique? Sandoval, who missed all but three games last year because of a shoulder injury, showed up to spring training looking slimmer than years past. His production at the plate and agility on the field followed suit in the Grapefruit League. The Red Sox have shown they aren't afraid to take playing time away from the Panda if he doesn't deserve it. Josh Rutledge, a competent fielder and perhaps a better hitter against left-handers, is around just in case.
Outlook: Boston scored more runs than any team in baseball last year, and this year's club has the pitching to avoid another early playoff exit. Newcomer Sale is the best left-hander in the AL, an ace in his prime. Porcello is the reigning Cy Young Award winner. David Price, when he returns from an elbow injury, gives the Red Sox arguably the best 1-2-3 punch in the league. Ortiz retired, but he'll leave a bigger hole in the hearts of fans than in the lineup. Benintendi is a candidate for the AL Rookie of the Year award, while Betts played like an MVP at age 23. A bounceback season from Sandoval would give opposing pitchers no chance to breathe. Triple-A depth shouldn't be enough of an issue to prevent the Sox from challenging the Indians for the pennant.
PREVIEW
Red Sox's Porcello eyes first win streak of season
 

BOSTON -- Rick Porcello, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, goes for something he hasn't had in 2017 when he faces the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

A winning streak.

The Red Sox right-hander went 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) in defeating the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for his first victory in six starts.

That moved him to 4-9 with a 5.00 ERA on the season (he was 22-4 with a 3.15 ERA last year). One of the 2016 wins came against the Twins in Minneapolis on May 6.

On Wednesday night, he faces rookie Adalberto Mejia (2-3, 4.93 ERA) in the third contest of a four-game series between teams fighting for their division leads.

"It was a little bit better location today than it has been the last couple of starts," Porcello said after the win over the Angels. "I threw some better breaking balls. I kept guys off-balance. In that regard, it was definitely better, but I've got to finish that ballgame off better than I did."

He was talking about the seventh inning, when three consecutive extra-base hits -- after he had gotten the first batter -- ended his positive evening with a thud.

Said Boston manager John Farrell of the outing as a whole: "It was, to me, vintage Rick Porcello. The sink had returned to his two-seamer, and it's a tribute to the work that he continues to do."

With the victory Tuesday night, the Red Sox moved into first place in the American League East, a game ahead of the New York Yankees.

The Twins, who made three errors that led to five unearned runs Tuesday, arrived in Boston a half-game ahead of the Indians atop the AL Central and fell back into second place by a half-game with a loss Monday. With both Minnesota and Cleveland losing Tuesday, the standings remained the same.

Mejia pitched five scoreless innings as the Twins blanked the Indians 5-0 on Friday night to start a three-game sweep in Cleveland.

"I thought his stuff was good," Twins manager Paul Molitor said. "I think sometimes he tries to get a little fancy, a little cute with his stuff and changes his arm angle when he's making good pitches over the top.

"Some of the counts, 0-2, 1-2, where he let guys back in, they battled, fouled off some tough pitches, but (it) seemed like he made some of his best pitches when he got to full counts."

Mejia has yet to face the Red Sox in his young career.

Porcello, 10-9 with a 3.83 ERA lifetime against the Twins, was brilliant and got the kind of support he received last year (more than any starter in the major leagues) in an 11-1 victory at Target Field on May 6. He gave up seven hits and one run, striking out six and without walking a batter.

Brian Dozier is 8-for-37 (.216) against Porcello, but he has three homers and eight RBIs against the right-hander. Kennys Vargas is 5-for-10 while Max Kepler is 1-for-9, Eddie Rosario 2-for-12 and Chris Gimenez 2-for-11.

Because of a long rain delay Tuesday after the second inning, the Twins had to get six innings out of the bullpen.

Regarding his pitching staff for the rest of the series, Molitor said, "We've been having trouble getting a lot of innings here as of late. A couple guys have stepped up at times, which has given us a little bit of reprieve. You start thinking about those things during the game and trying to figure out who's going to be available tomorrow.

"Best case scenario, Mejia has a good day. We'll find a way to get through it, and hopefully we'll come back and play a better game."


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