J.A. Happ has a long and proven track record of success against the Boston Red Sox, while Perez has not fared well against Minnesota. Boston is playing well right now but vs some soft teams. I expect the Twins to come out focused and with Happ leading the way the losing streak should end.

I trust Minnesota lefty starter JA Happ more than I do Boston counterpart Martin Perez. The Red Sox are 6-15 in their past 21 vs. southpaws, while Perez is 0-3 with a 4.91 ERA in five games (four starts) in his career vs. the Twins.