Twins take 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Red Sox
Minnesota Twins (24-27, third in the AL Central) vs. Boston Red Sox (22-28, fourth in the AL East) Boston; Saturday, 4:10 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Taj Bradley (0-0); Red Sox: Jovani Moran (0-1, 2. 81 ERA, 1. 13 WHIP, 29 strikeouts) LINE: Red Sox -118, Twins -101; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins hit the road against the Boston Red Sox trying to continue a three-game road winning streak.
Boston has a 22-28 record overall and an 8-15 record in home games. The Red Sox have a 9-23 record in games when they have given up a home run. Minnesota is 24-27 overall and 9-13 on the road.
The Twins are 17-6 in games when they scored five or more runs. The matchup Saturday is the fifth time these teams meet this season. The Twins have a 3-1 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jarren Duran has nine doubles, a triple and six home runs for the Red Sox. Willson Contreras is 11 for 36 with two doubles, two triples and two home runs over the past 10 games. Byron Buxton has a .