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MLB : ATS Matchup
Monday 5/29/2017Line$ LineOU LineScore
HOUSTON  PEACOCK )
 
MINNESOTA  SANTANA )
-1.5  +125

+1.5  -145
-120

+110

9ov
 
16
Final
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HOUSTON (35 - 16) at MINNESOTA (26 - 20)
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Monday, 5/29/2017 2:10 PM
BRAD PEACOCK (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
973HOUSTON+105Ov 9,+105-115Ov 9,-120
974MINNESOTA-115Un 9,-125+105Un 9,+100
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
HOUSTON - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games35-16+14.424-244.90.2690.3300.4390.7693.60.2270.2920.3830.675
Road Games15-6+912-75.80.2770.3430.4190.7624.10.2450.3070.4030.709
vs Right-handed Starters28-10+16.118-185.20.2740.3320.4600.7923.30.2200.2830.3710.654
Past 7 Games6-1+4.32-44.60.2870.3310.5040.8352.90.2110.2720.3480.620
Grass Games33-15+13.521-244.90.2690.3290.4400.7683.60.2250.2920.3790.671
Day Games9-5+3.38-54.70.2400.3280.3920.7194.60.2320.2980.4180.715
HOUSTON - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.90.2690.330511730465804690.4392381583582433969354826
Road Games5.80.2770.34321747207351230.419112751631315025181812
Righty Starters5.20.2740.332381287353634560.4601861122601324850303518
HOUSTON - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.271.131165.36360124166321411-618675%
Road Games3.441.25565.3272557425835-36366.7%

MINNESOTA - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games26-20+6.920-224.60.2490.3330.4070.7394.50.2420.3120.4020.713
Home Games12-15-4.513-114.30.2470.3390.4040.7435.00.2550.3250.4210.746
vs Right-handed Starters19-15+4.416-164.70.2550.3370.4130.7514.40.2440.3130.4020.715
Past 7 Games5-3+2.44-45.60.2840.3650.4390.8044.50.2370.3120.4200.732
Grass Games26-20+6.920-224.60.2490.3330.4070.7394.50.2420.3120.4020.713
Day Games10-14-4.410-114.40.2400.3320.3830.7155.20.2550.3310.4340.765
MINNESOTA - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.60.2490.333461569391826510.4072041963802234833193619
Home Games4.30.2470.33927912225446290.4041151282281222513142310
Righty Starters4.70.2550.337341178300613400.4131541472832226620133011
MINNESOTA - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.021.329163.3807315425631426-614477.8%
Home Games4.371.41010557511041744924-54450%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
HOUSTON - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/15/2017MUSGROVE(R)@ MIAMISTRAILY(R)7-2W-1159 unP8601291
5/16/2017KEUCHEL(L)@ MIAMIKOEHLER(R)12-2W-1757.5 unO1483451
5/17/2017MCCULLERS JR.(R)@ MIAMIURENA(R)3-0W-1508 unU8100391
5/19/2017MORTON(R)CLEVELANDBAUER(R)3-5L-1308.5 unU541980
5/20/2017FIERS(R)CLEVELANDCLEVINGER(R)0-3L-1209 unU330851
5/21/2017MUSGROVE(R)CLEVELANDSALAZAR(R)6-8L-1058 ovO6301070
5/22/2017PEACOCK(R)DETROITFULMER(R)1-0W-1308.5 ovU990120
5/23/2017MCCULLERS JR.(R)DETROITZIMMERMANN(R)6-2W-2408.5 ovU870463
5/24/2017MORTON(R)DETROITNORRIS(L)3-6L-1709 ovP660841
5/25/2017FIERS(R)DETROITVERLANDER(R)7-6W-1259 ovO117114110
5/26/2017MUSGROVE(R)BALTIMOREGAUSMAN(R)2-0W-1359 ovU1080761
5/27/2017KEUCHEL(L)BALTIMOREMILEY(L)5-2W-1758 unU1180751
5/28/2017MCCULLERS JR.(R)BALTIMOREASHER(R)8-4W-2208.5 unO1142761
5/29/2017PEACOCK(R)@ MINNESOTASANTANA(R) 
5/30/2017FIERS(R)@ MINNESOTABERRIOS(R) 
5/31/2017MUSGROVE(R)@ MINNESOTASANTIAGO(L) 
6/2/2017 @ TEXAS  
6/3/2017 @ TEXAS  
6/4/2017 @ TEXAS  
6/5/2017 @ KANSAS CITY  

MINNESOTA - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/16/2017HUGHES(R)COLORADOFREELAND(L)3-7L-1159.5 unO6711040
5/18/2017SANTANA(R)COLORADOMARQUEZ(R)1-5L-1308 ovU891630
5/18/2017BERRIOS(R)COLORADOCHATWOOD(R)2-0W-1258.5 unU8110350
5/19/2017SANTIAGO(L)KANSAS CITYKARNS(R)4-3W+1008 ovU101011180
5/21/2017HUGHES(R)KANSAS CITYJUNIS(R)4-6L-1209 evO91001191
5/21/2017MEJIA(L)KANSAS CITYKENNEDY(R)8-4W-1058.5 unO1181730
5/22/2017GIBSON(R)@ BALTIMOREJIMENEZ(R)14-7W12510 ovO211001181
5/23/2017SANTANA(R)@ BALTIMOREBUNDY(R)2-0W1309 unU660240
5/24/2017BERRIOS(R)@ BALTIMORETILLMAN(R)4-3W1008.5 evU1091651
5/26/2017SANTIAGO(L)TAMPA BAYARCHER(R)2-5L+1258.5 ovU650740
5/27/2017MEJIA(L)TAMPA BAYODORIZZI(R)5-3W+1109 evU10110872
5/28/2017GIBSON(R)TAMPA BAYCOBB(R)6-8L-1059.5 unO1317218183
5/29/2017SANTANA(R)HOUSTONPEACOCK(R) 
5/30/2017BERRIOS(R)HOUSTONFIERS(R) 
5/31/2017SANTIAGO(L)HOUSTONMUSGROVE(R) 
6/1/2017MEJIA(L)@ LA ANGELSRAMIREZ(R) 
6/2/2017 @ LA ANGELS  
6/3/2017 @ LA ANGELS  
6/4/2017 @ LA ANGELS  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
HOUSTON: 2016: 84-78, third place
Manager: A.J. Hinch (third season)
Who's new? RF Josh Reddick, CF Carlos Beltran, LF Nori Aoki, C Brian McCann, RHP Charlie Morton
Who's gone? C Jason Castro, INF Luis Valbuena, OF Colby Rasmus, RHP Doug Fister
Projected lineup: CF George Springer (.261, 29 HR, 82 RBI), 2B Jose Altuve (.338, 24, 96, 30 SB), SS Carlos Correa (.274, 20, 96, 13 SB), DH Carlos Beltran (.295, 29, 93 with Yankees and Rangers), C Brian McCann (.242, 20, 58 with Yankees) or Evan Gattis (.251, 32, 72), 3B Alex Bregman (.264, 8, 34 in 49 games), RF Josh Reddick (.281, 10, 37 with A's and Dodgers), 1B Yulieski Gurriel (.262, 3, 15), LF Nori Aoki (.283, 4, 28 with Mariners)
Rotation: LH Dallas Keuchel (9-12, 4.55 ERA), RH Collin McHugh (13-10, 4.34), RH Mike Fiers (11-8, 4.48), RH Lance McCullers (6-5, 3.22), RH Charlie Morton (1-1, 4.15 in four games with Phillies)
Key relievers: RH Ken Giles (2-5, 4.11, 15/20 SV), RH Luke Gregerson (4-3, 3.28, 15/21 SV), RH Will Harris (1-2, 2.25, 12/15 SV), RH Chris Devenski (4-4, 2.16), LH Tony Sipp (1-2, 4.95), RH Michael Feliz (8-1, 4.43)
Hot spots: Fifth starter and catcher. Hamstring issues limited 33-year-old Morton to four starts with the Phillies last season. That didn't stop the Astros from signing him to a two-year contract worth at least $14 million. Now, veteran Fiers and 24-year-old Joe Musgrove are on the bubble for the fifth starter's job. McCann and Gattis give the Astros a pair of veteran catchers with slugging potential. McCann has fewer weaknesses behind the plate; Gattis is the better all-around hitter. With Beltran aboard as the primary designated hitter, McCann and Gattis won't both be in the lineup on most nights.
Outlook: After slipping to third place in the AL West last year, the Astros' front office decided to double down on dingers rather than upgrade a rotation that lacks a true ace. The result: A lineup with eight potential 20-home run hitters, including possible MVP candidates in Altuve and Correa. Everyone returns from an impressive young bullpen with high strikeout potential. If the Astros are in contention by the trade deadline, the front office should have the financial flexibility to add a front-line starter. Then again, if Dallas Keuchel looks like the pitcher who won a Cy Young Award in 2015, Houston might not have a problem.
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.
PREVIEW
Twins host Astros in battle of first-place clubs
 

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins had just finished a marathon 15-inning game Sunday that lasted a Target Field-record 6 hours, 26 minutes when they had to turn their attention to Monday's game.

In less than 18 hours, Minnesota would be hosting a matchup of first-place teams as the Houston Astros come to town. The Twins began their preparation by making moves to clear space for more pitching.

Oh yeah, they had to get over losing Sunday's series finale to the Tampa Bay Rays in which Minnesota's scheduled Wednesday starter, Hector Santiago, ended up pitching the 15th inning and taking the loss.

"It's a tough loss, no question about that," Twins manager Paul Molitor said. "We always try to measure the ability of a club to be resilient. We'll find out here in the short term how we do with this one."

Minnesota, on top of the American League Central at 26-20, will have its ace, Ervin Santana (7-2, 1.80 ERA), on the mound for the Memorial Day afternoon game. Houston, leading the AL West with the best record in the majors, 35-16, sends right-hander Brad Peacock (2-0, 0.87) to the mound.

Peacock earned another start after throwing 4 1/3 scoreless innings in a spot start against the Detroit Tigers on May 22. He struck out eight batters in the short outing, which was his first start of the season.

"He just did a really good job of pitching," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. "He used all four of his pitches, and he competed very well. I always feel good when he's pitching. He's had a very good season. It just hasn't been pitching in the first inning this year."

Peacock is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in two career starts against Minnesota, recording 15 strikeouts in 12 innings.

Santana has had success against Houston: 3-0 with a 2.20 ERA in four career starts. He last faced the Astros on Sept. 5, 2015, when he allowed one run in eight innings.

Santana has been outstanding this season. He ranks first in the majors in opponents' batting average (.134) and ERA and is second in WHIP (0.83).

A long start by Santana would be a welcome relief for the Twins, but they will need more pitching anyway after using all of their relievers in Sunday's marathon game.

After the game, Minnesota placed right-handed pitcher Justin Haley on the 10-day disabled list due to right shoulder soreness and optioned designated hitter Kennys Vargas to Triple-A Rochester. Molitor said the team will bring in two pitchers before the Monday game.

"I think it's pretty obvious that there's something that needs to be done," Molitor said. "We just need to add pitching. There's no two ways about it. We'll make a couple corresponding moves tomorrow to make sure we give ourselves an opportunity to compete the best way we can."

Santiago will still start Wednesday, Molitor said.

Houston made a change to its rotation for the series in Minnesota.

Charlie Morton, who was scheduled to start Tuesday, was placed on the disabled list Sunday due to a right lat strain.

With Morton sidelined, Mike Fiers will start Tuesday. Fiers was removed from the rotation earlier in the weekend to make way for Peacock to start again.

The Astros won their fourth game in a row Sunday, beating the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 as George Springer hit a two-run homer.


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