PREMIUM
Stephen Nover's MLB Underdog of the Week
(MLB) Minnesota vs. Kansas City,
Money Line: 106.00 Kansas City (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: 106.00 Kansas City (Home)
Result: Win
The Twins have lost the past four times they've pitched Jose Berrios against the Royals. I expect that streak to continue here especially with this game in Kanas City.
Berriors has a very high ceiling. He's pitched well at home going 8-1 with a 2.56 ERA. But he's been another pitcher on the road where he's 4-6 with a 5.43 ERA. Minnesota is 0-8 during Berriors last eight road starts.
Berrios has an 8.20 career ERA versus Kansas City in four outings.
The Twins aren't likely to have their closer, Matt Belisle, either. He has pitched the past three days.
Royals starter Jake Junis isn't as highly regarded as Berrios. Junis, though, quietly has done a good job. He is 7-2, tied for the lead among American League rookies for victories. Junis is 2-0 with a 2.81 ERA in his last three starts spanning 16 innings. He's posted an 18-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio during this span.
Berriors has a very high ceiling. He's pitched well at home going 8-1 with a 2.56 ERA. But he's been another pitcher on the road where he's 4-6 with a 5.43 ERA. Minnesota is 0-8 during Berriors last eight road starts.
Berrios has an 8.20 career ERA versus Kansas City in four outings.
The Twins aren't likely to have their closer, Matt Belisle, either. He has pitched the past three days.
Royals starter Jake Junis isn't as highly regarded as Berrios. Junis, though, quietly has done a good job. He is 7-2, tied for the lead among American League rookies for victories. Junis is 2-0 with a 2.81 ERA in his last three starts spanning 16 innings. He's posted an 18-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio during this span.
