This is an 8* CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PLAY on the Twins.

Minnesota held on for an 8-7 win last night, but I think it'll post a victory a little easier this afternoon.

The visitors hand the ball to Same Hentges, who is 1-1 with a 6.40 ERA and who remains in the Indians' line-up out of neccessity. He looked good in his first spot start, going five scoreless against the Pirates last week, but regression absolutely seems imminent here in this difficult road venue.

He'll be opposed by Kenta Maeda, who is 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA. Maeda comes in off a strong start over the Rangers, allowing two runs with four strikeouts over six innings. Over 52 innings he owns a respectable 50:15 K:BB and he's been at his best at home this season with a 3.41 ERA (comapred to 5.43 on the road.)

After Minnesota's poor first half, the Twins can't afford to look past any of these types of opportunities.

I will lay the reasonable price on the superior starting pitcher that has the home advantage.

The play is MINNESOTA.

Good luck, NP