At 1:05 pm ET, my Early Riser is on the Minnesota Twins. That's how you snap a losing streak! Off 7 straight losses, the Twins responded with a 10-0 blowout win yesterday. Now they will ride those hot bats into this afternoon's game.

The Twins shouldn't need to score 10 runs to win today's game. Woods Richardson is 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA in 4 road starts. He has a 2.97 ERA overall allowed 2 earned runs or less in 6 of his 7 career starts. Then again, Minnesota should have another big day at the plate. Home has not been a comforting place for Jake Irvin. He is 0-3 with a 5.74 ERA in 3 home starts. Play on Minnesota.