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MLB : ATS Matchup

CLEVELAND (65 - 52) at MINNESOTA (59 - 58)
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Wednesday, 8/16/2017 8:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
919CLEVELAND-175Ov 9.5,+105-150Ov 9,-130
920MINNESOTA+165Un 9.5,-125+140Un 9,+110
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
CLEVELAND - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games65-52-17.642-684.80.2580.3320.4210.7523.80.2370.2940.3830.677
Road Games34-25-0.318-364.60.2500.3230.4120.7344.00.2340.2990.3710.669
vs Right-handed Starters44-30-5.428-414.90.2590.3350.4280.7633.80.2330.2850.3840.669
Past 7 Games5-2+2.20-64.30.2210.3070.3930.7002.00.1880.2340.2910.524
Grass Games61-49-18.141-624.90.2600.3340.4250.7583.90.2390.2960.3880.683
Night Games42-36-13.728-454.80.2530.3290.4190.7483.90.2420.2960.3880.684
Division26-21-10.314-304.50.2590.3380.4160.7553.40.2320.2910.3510.642
CLEVELAND - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.80.2580.33211739691023218191300.421536439849638311025811137
Road Games4.60.2500.32359202950710511670.4122592184303442250365220
Righty Starters4.90.2590.33574250664914613840.4283512865354452763305722
CLEVELAND - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games2.951.163353.31341162983711339314-1825778.1%
Road Games3.341.244177.7796615318681948-918385.7%

MINNESOTA - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games59-58+4.651-584.60.2530.3260.4010.7275.10.2710.3310.4390.770
Home Games27-34-10.428-284.70.2580.3340.4100.7445.70.2840.3430.4570.801
vs Right-handed Starters44-41+6.138-424.90.2570.3290.4110.7415.10.2720.3320.4400.772
Past 7 Games5-2+3.64-37.00.3090.3650.4940.8594.90.2740.3230.4400.763
Grass Games59-58+4.651-584.60.2530.3260.4010.7275.10.2710.3310.4390.770
Night Games39-31+10.331-344.80.2610.3290.4060.7354.70.2650.3210.4290.750
Division25-24+3.421-244.50.2460.3230.3840.7074.80.2640.3260.4320.758
MINNESOTA - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.60.2530.32611739971010193131250.40151943297061841836210552
Home Games4.70.2580.3346120555319912630.4102742344963445537395526
Righty Starters4.90.2570.32985294875714510970.4113953187195661954368232
MINNESOTA - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.531.371411.32282074306313434915-16331568.8%
Home Games4.821.471227.713512225138841928-714670%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
CLEVELAND - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
8/3/2017KLUBER(R)NY YANKEESGRAY(R)5-1W-1558 evU550323
8/4/2017BAUER(R)NY YANKEESGARCIA(L)7-2W-1159 evP8401191
8/5/2017SALAZAR(R)NY YANKEESMONTGOMERY(L)1-2L-1358.5 unU650560
8/6/2017CARRASCO(R)NY YANKEESSEVERINO(R)1-8L-1207.5 unO2201270
8/8/2017KLUBER(R)COLORADOMARQUEZ(R)4-1W-2508 ovU660310
8/9/2017BAUER(R)COLORADOSENZATELA(R)2-3L-1859 evU71001290
8/10/2017SALAZAR(R)@ TAMPA BAYSNELL(L)1-4L-1308 unU44110100
8/11/2017CARRASCO(R)@ TAMPA BAYFARIA(R)5-0W-1258 unU770350
8/12/2017CLEVINGER(R)@ TAMPA BAYARCHER(R)3-0W1357.5 ovU760430
8/13/2017KLUBER(R)@ TAMPA BAYPRUITT(R)4-3W-1657.5 unU860440
8/14/2017BAUER(R)@ BOSTONFISTER(R)7-3W-11010 unP1091881
8/15/2017SALAZAR(R)@ MINNESOTACOLON(R)8-1W-1609.5 ovU1180320
8/16/2017CARRASCO(R)@ MINNESOTAGIBSON(R) 
8/17/2017CLEVINGER(R)@ MINNESOTABERRIOS(R) 
8/18/2017KLUBER(R)@ KANSAS CITYKENNEDY(R) 
8/19/2017BAUER(R)@ KANSAS CITYVARGAS(L) 
8/20/2017SALAZAR(R)@ KANSAS CITYJUNIS(R) 
8/21/2017CARRASCO(R)BOSTONPORCELLO(R) 
8/22/2017 BOSTON  
8/23/2017 BOSTON  

MINNESOTA - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
8/2/2017SANTANA(R)@ SAN DIEGOPERDOMO(R)5-2W1008.5 ovU720431
8/3/2017MEJIA(L)TEXASGRIFFIN(R)1-4L-1209.5 ovU331990
8/4/2017COLON(R)TEXASPEREZ(L)8-4W-10510.5 unO1270951
8/5/2017GIBSON(R)TEXASHAMELS(L)1-4L+1159.5 evU420861
8/6/2017BERRIOS(R)TEXASMARTINEZ(R)6-5W-13510.5 unO730750
8/7/2017SANTANA(R)MILWAUKEESUTER(L)5-4W-1159 ovP8113860
8/8/2017MEJIA(L)MILWAUKEEGARZA(R)11-4W-13510 ovO14511391
8/9/2017COLON(R)@ MILWAUKEEWOODRUFF(R)4-0W1359.5 ovU690561
8/10/2017ENNS(L)@ MILWAUKEEDAVIES(R)7-2W1409.5 evU1271761
8/11/2017GIBSON(R)@ DETROITSANCHEZ(R)9-4W-11010.5 ovO1650970
8/12/2017BERRIOS(R)@ DETROITZIMMERMANN(R)11-12L-1209.5 ovO191101331
8/13/2017SANTANA(R)@ DETROITBOYD(L)6-4W-1259.5 ovO77210120
8/15/2017COLON(R)CLEVELANDSALAZAR(R)1-8L+1509.5 ovU3201180
8/16/2017GIBSON(R)CLEVELANDCARRASCO(R) 
8/17/2017BERRIOS(R)CLEVELANDCLEVINGER(R) 
8/18/2017SANTANA(R)ARIZONAGODLEY(R) 
8/19/2017ENNS(L)ARIZONAGREINKE(R) 
8/20/2017COLON(R)ARIZONABANDA(L) 
8/21/2017SANTIAGO(L)@ CHI WHITE SOXPELFREY(R) 
8/21/2017 @ CHI WHITE SOX  
8/22/2017 @ CHI WHITE SOX  
8/23/2017 @ CHI WHITE SOX  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
CLEVELAND: 2016: 94-67, first place, AL champions, lost to Chicago Cubs in World Series.
Manager: Terry Francona (fifth season). He's Here: 1B-DH Edwin Encarnacion, OF Austin Jackson, LHP Boone Logan, RHP Carlos Frias, OF Wily Mo Pena, CF Bradley Zimmer, SS Eric Stamets. He's Outta Here: 1B-DH Mike Napoli, OF Coco Crisp, OF Rajai Davis, C Chris Gimenez, 1B Jesus Aguilar, OF Marlon Byrd, RHP Jeff Manship.
Projected lineup: SS Francisco Lindor (.301, 15 HRs, 78 RBIs, Gold Glove, league-leading 15 sac flies in first full MLB season), 2B Jason Kipnis (.275, 23, 82, career-high 156 games), LF Michael Brantley (.231, 0, 7 in 11 games following shoulder surgery; .310, 15, 84, MLB-best 45 doubles, 15 SBs in 2015), DH Edwin Encarnacion (.263, 42, AL-high 142 RBIs for Toronto), 1B Carlos Santana (.259, 34, 87, 99 BBs, 99 Ks), 3B Jose Ramirez (.312, 11, 76, played 4 positions) or Giovanny Urshela (.225, 6, 21 in 81 games for Cleveland), RF Brandon Guyer (.333, 2, 14 in 38 games with Indians; .241, 7, 18 in 63 games with Rays; led majors with 31 HBP) or Lonnie Chisenhall (.286, 8, 57), C Yan Gomes (.167, 9, 34 in 74 games due to shoulder injury), CF Tyler Naquin (.296, 14, 43) or Austin Jackson (.254, 0, 18 in 54 games with White Sox before left knee surgery).
Rotation: RH Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.14 ERA, 227 Ks, third in Cy Young voting), RH Carlos Carrasco (11-8, 3.32, 25 starts due to injuries), RH Danny Salazar (11-6, 3.87, 25 starts, limited in postseason by injury), RH Trevor Bauer (12-8, 4.26, 28 starts, began season in bullpen), RH Josh Tomlin (13-9, 4.40, 5.90 strikeout-to-walk ratio).
Key relievers: LH Andrew Miller (10-1, 1.45, 12 saves, 70 appearances with Yankees and Indians), RH Cody Allen (3-5, 2.51, 32/35 saves), RH Bryan Shaw (2-5, 3.24 in league-high 75 games; 70 games in each of past four seasons), RH Dan Otero (5-1, 1.53, 70 2/3 innings), LH Boone Logan (2-5, 3.69, 66 games with Rockies). Hot Spot: Brantley's Right Shoulder. An All-Star in 2014, Brantley missed out on the fun last season as the Indians won the pennant without him. His return is vital for Cleveland as it tries to make another deep run because he can help provide lineup protection for Encarnacion and stabilize an outfield that was under constant change in 2016. Brantley may not hit for the same extra-base power he had in the past, but he could still offer a high average and excellent defense.
Outlook: With perhaps the league's deepest pitching staff, the Indians are an AL favorite and appear poised to return to the World Series. Last year, they exceeded expectations and built a 3-1 Series lead against the Cubs before losing three straight ' including a dramatic Game 7 at home. One elusive win from the franchise's first championship since 1948. This season, the Indians will try to finish the job. There are injury concerns with Brantley and Kipnis, who won't be ready for the start of the season because of shoulder inflammation. Ramirez could slide over to help fill in at second base. But the addition of Encarnacion finally gives Cleveland the intimidating, middle-of-the-order slugger the club has coveted since the glory days of Jim Thome, Manny Ramirez and Albert Belle. Cleveland is a baseball town again as Indians fans spent on tickets this winter and are rallying around the club the way they did back in the mid-1990s. Lindor is on the cusp of superstardom, and one of the Indians' top priorities should be signing him to a long-term deal while he's still affordable.
MINNESOTA: 2016: 59-103, fifth place.
Manager: Paul Molitor (third season). He's Here: C Jason Castro, RHP Matt Belisle, SS Ehire Adrianza, LHP Craig Breslow. He's Outta Here: 3B Trevor Plouffe, C Kurt Suzuki, LHP Tommy Milone, RHP Pat Light.
Projected lineup: 2B Brian Dozier (.268, 42, 99, 18/20 SBs), RF Max Kepler (.235, 17, 63), CF Byron Buxton (.225, 10 HRs, 38 RBIs, 118 Ks in 298 ABs), 1B Joe Mauer (.261, 11, 49), 3B Miguel Sano (.236, 25, 66, 178 Ks in 437 ABs), DH Kennys Vargas (.230, 10, 20 in 152 ABs), LF Eddie Rosario (.269, 10, 32), C Jason Castro (.210, 11, 32 with Houston), SS Jorge Polanco (.282, 4, 27 in 245 ABs).
Rotation: RH Ervin Santana (7-11, 3.38 ERA, 149 Ks), RH Phil Hughes (1-7, 5.95, 11 HRs, 11 starts), LH Hector Santiago (3-6, 5.58, 13 HRs, 11 starts after trade with Angels), RH Kyle Gibson (6-11, 5.07, 1.561 WHIP), LH Adalberto Mejia (rookie).
Key relievers: RH Brandon Kintzler (0-2, 3.15, 17/20 saves), RH Matt Belisle (0-0, 1.76 in 40 games for Nationals), RH Ryan Pressly (6-7, 3.70, 1 save in 72 games), LH Taylor Rogers (3-1, 3.96, 64 Ks in 57 games), LH Craig Breslow (0-2, 4.50 in 15 games for Marlins). Hot Spot: Starting Rotation. The resuscitation of a team with the worst record in the majors last season must begin with starting pitching that ranked 30th out of 30 in wins (37), ERA (5.39) and strikeouts (655). Hughes, Santiago, Gibson and Berrios will all be counted on to make 2016 the aberration and not the standard. Adding Castro, who has a strong reputation for game calling and pitch framing, probably can't hurt. There's enough depth in the group at least to give the Twins a chance to return to respectability as new baseball chief Derek Falvey continues to try to revamp organizational philosophy and process for the long term. The bullpen appears more vulnerable than the rotation, despite being bolstered by the addition of the veteran Belisle. Three-time All-Star closer Glen Perkins is still working his way back from surgery last year to repair a torn labrum and will likely land on the disabled list to start the season. Kintzler fared well in his place, but doesn't have a track record.
Outlook: The Twins ranked a respectable sixth in the American League in total bases and eighth in OPS despite their abysmal record last year. Buxton's sparkling September, following a second straight frustrating summer, restored his and the club's confidence in the 2012 second overall draft pick. Dozier probably hit his power ceiling in 2016, but if Buxton and Sano can strike out less and get on base more there's the potential in place for a productive offense. Vargas hit his way back into contention for the DH spot with a decent finish to 2016, but the pressure is on him to prove he's worth a spot in the lineup with a strong performance this spring by Park, who struggled badly to adjust to major league pitching in his arrival from South Korea last year.
PREVIEW
Indians' Santana aims to stay hot at Twins' park
 

MINNEAPOLIS -- Carlos Santana enjoys hitting at Target Field -- or at least that is what the stats indicate.

The Cleveland Indians first baseman hit the 13th and 14th home runs of his career at the Twins' ballpark on Tuesday, which ties him for the most all-time for visiting players. He matched Jose Bautista in that category, and he has two more games in the current series to try to attain the title for himself.

Yet Santana insists there is nothing about Target Field that has led to his success at the plate when he visits Minnesota.

"I try to concentrate on good contact, and that happens," Santana said after Cleveland's 8-1 win over the Twins on Tuesday. "It doesn't matter if it's here or another park. Right now, I'm feeling comfortable. ... I feel great here."

Santana wasn't the only Indians batter to enjoy his night at the plate Tuesday. Cleveland clubbed five homers as it won its fifth straight game. The Indians' lineup has continued to roll as of late and looks to do so again Wednesday with the chance to push Minnesota even further down in the American League Central standings.

The Twins (59-58) and the Kansas City Royals (60-59) are tied for second, six games behind the Indians (65-52).

Minnesota right-hander Kyle Gibson will be tasked with slowing down the red-hot Cleveland lineup. Gibson (6-9, 6.02 ERA) hasn't pitched deep into games lately. He has gone more than six innings just once in his past five starts.

Now Gibson faces a team he hasn't had much luck against throughout his career. In 12 starts vs. Cleveland, he is 2-5 with a 5.75 ERA. This season, he is 0-2 with a 3.94 ERA in three starts against the Indians.

Gibson has another factor working against him Wednesday. The Twins have yet to beat the Indians at Target Field this year in eight attempts. Cleveland has dominated Minnesota in Minneapolis but is just 1-5 at home against the Twins.

"It doesn't really make sense, but there's a lot of things in our game that you spin your head around trying to figure out," Twins manager Paul Molitor said. "Obviously, I'm well aware that they've come in here and dominated us in our own park. We've got a couple more chances to get in the win column against them here before we go there and play them there in September."

Trying to make it a perfect 9-0 for Cleveland at Target Field will be Carlos Carrasco, who takes the mound Wednesday. Carrasco (11-5, 3.83 ERA) has already pitched in Minneapolis once this season, earning a win back on June 16 when he gave up just one run and four hits in 6 1/3 innings. He is 3-6 with a 4.43 ERA in 15 career games (12 starts) against the Twins.

Carrasco got plenty of run support in his previous outing at Target Field as Cleveland won that game 8-1 -- the same final as Tuesday's victory. The Indians' lineup hopes to keep riding the wave as the series continues.

"It's one of those things that's contagious," said Austin Jackson, who hit one of Cleveland's five homers on Tuesday. "When you see those guys swinging the bats, doing their job in the middle of the order, it definitely takes a lot of pressure off the rest of us."


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