The Twins are 5-1 in their last six games when given plus 1 1/2 runs. They will be psyched for this matchup as highly touted Trevor May makes his big league debut. May posted a 2.93 ERA in 17 starts for Triple-A Rochester holding foes to a .215 average with a 91-to-37 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Oakland starter Jeff Samardzija is tough, but the A's are 3-6 in their last nine games if minus 1 1/2 runs. Only twice during this span have the A's scored more than three runs. They are hitting only .208 during their last nine games.