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MLB : ATS Matchup
Sunday 4/21/2013Line$ LineOU LineScore
MINNESOTA  DIAMOND )
 
CHI WHITE SOX  FLOYD )
+1.5  -160

-1.5  +140
+135

-145

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MINNESOTA (7 - 7) at CHI WHITE SOX (7 - 10)
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Sunday, 4/21/2013 2:10 PM
SCOTT DIAMOND (L) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
923MINNESOTA+130Ov 8.5,+100+135Ov 8,-110
924CHI WHITE SOX-140Un 8.5,-120-145Un 8,-110
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
MINNESOTA - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games7-7+2.87-74.10.2440.3274.80.2790.327
Road Games3-4+0.63-43.10.2300.3094.40.2890.336
vs Right-handed Starters6-6+2.65-73.70.2330.3173.70.2730.319
Past 7 Games3-4+0.14-34.10.2490.3305.60.2830.321
Grass Games7-7+2.87-74.10.2440.3274.80.2790.327
Day Games4-4+2.12-63.40.2180.3083.50.2580.316
Division3-4+0.42-52.90.2270.3193.10.2600.307
MINNESOTA - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.10.2440.327144681143690.0256581094115711143
Road Games3.10.2300.3097235541540.022127590614481
Righty Starters3.70.2330.31712399933390.02434910449858133
MINNESOTA - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games2.101.13051.3181240318434-14180%
Road Games3.001.29224882229193-13175%

CHI WHITE SOX - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games7-10-3.64-123.40.2350.2723.60.2370.298
Home Games4-3+0.11-53.30.2210.2623.00.2070.277
vs Left-handed Starters1-2-0.81-25.70.3050.3484.00.3020.356
Past 7 Games3-4-1.41-63.30.2180.2623.10.2300.293
Grass Games5-8-4.24-83.30.2360.2684.00.2380.304
Day Games5-3+1.21-62.90.2150.2472.90.1980.266
Division3-4-2.11-62.10.2180.2512.60.1890.255
CHI WHITE SOX - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.40.2350.2721757013446200.0455291337971212159
Home Games3.30.2210.26272315117120.052313574395873
Lefty Starters5.70.3050.3483105321040.04167221193130
CHI WHITE SOX - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games1.630.98749.711930319403-350100%
Home Games1.591.05922.75413111202-230100%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
MINNESOTA - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/7/2013HERNANDEZ(L)@ BALTIMOREHAMMEL(R)4-3W1709 evU451761
4/8/2013CORREIA(R)@ KANSAS CITYSANTANA(R)1-3L1359 unU870950
4/9/2013PELFREY(R)@ KANSAS CITYGUTHRIE(R)4-7L1408.5 unO8701351
4/10/2013HENDRIKS(R)@ KANSAS CITYDAVIS(R)0-3L1408.5 unU7121992
4/12/2013WORLEY(R)NY METSNIESE(L)5-16L+1007.5 unO6621561
4/13/2013DIAMOND(L)NY METSHARVEY(R)2-4L+1157 ovU4301060
4/15/2013CORREIA(R)LA ANGELSBLANTON(R)8-2W+1208.5 unO1281961
4/16/2013PELFREY(R)LA ANGELSVARGAS(L)8-6W+1259 unO151111060
4/20/2013WORLEY(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXPEAVY(R)2-1W1608.5 unU8150671
4/21/2013DIAMOND(L)@ CHI WHITE SOXFLOYD(R) 
4/22/2013CORREIA(R)MIAMINOLASCO(R) 
4/23/2013PELFREY(R)MIAMIFERNANDEZ(R) 
4/25/2013HERNANDEZ(L)TEXASTEPESCH(R) 
4/26/2013WORLEY(R)TEXASGRIMM(R) 
4/27/2013DIAMOND(L)TEXASHOLLAND(L) 
4/28/2013 TEXAS  

CHI WHITE SOX - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/7/2013SALE(L)SEATTLEIWAKUMA(R)4-3W-1657 ovP511770
4/9/2013PEAVY(R)@ WASHINGTONGONZALEZ(L)7-8L1357 unO11611341
4/10/2013FLOYD(R)@ WASHINGTONZIMMERMANN(R)2-5L1408 unU9501170
4/11/2013AXELROD(R)@ WASHINGTONHAREN(R)4-7L1308 ovO131111080
4/12/2013QUINTANA(L)@ CLEVELANDMASTERSON(R)0-1L1357.5 unU540341
4/13/2013SALE(L)@ CLEVELANDMCALLISTER(R)4-9L-1257.5 unO750961
4/14/2013PEAVY(R)@ CLEVELANDMYERS(R)3-1W-1258 unU850651
4/15/2013FLOYD(R)@ TORONTOBUEHRLE(L)3-4L1108.5 ovU10801080
4/16/2013AXELROD(R)@ TORONTOJOHNSON(R)4-3W1409 unU560950
4/17/2013QUINTANA(L)@ TORONTOHAPP(L)7-0W1158.5 evU1150680
4/18/2013SALE(L)@ TORONTODICKEY(R)1-3L1007.5 evU432420
4/20/2013PEAVY(R)MINNESOTAWORLEY(R)1-2L-1708.5 unU6718150
4/21/2013FLOYD(R)MINNESOTADIAMOND(L) 
4/22/2013AXELROD(R)CLEVELANDMASTERSON(R) 
4/23/2013QUINTANA(L)CLEVELANDMCALLISTER(R) 
4/24/2013SALE(L)CLEVELANDKLUBER(R) 
4/25/2013PEAVY(R)TAMPA BAYHELLICKSON(R) 
4/26/2013FLOYD(R)TAMPA BAYHERNANDEZ(R) 
4/27/2013AXELROD(R)TAMPA BAYMOORE(L) 
4/28/2013 TAMPA BAY  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
MINNESOTA: HITTING: OF BEN REVERE's slap-and-run style fits well in spacious Target Field. He will compete with lefty Chris Parmelee for the starting RF job. OF DENARD SPAN should be over his concussion problems. He works the count well as a steady presence near the top of the order. C JOE MAUER will see more time at first in an attempt to keep him healthy. Offensively, he'll be limited by a pitcher-friendly home park and no support in the lineup. RYAN DOUMIT has a chance to play regularly and stay healthy as a full-time DH and/or backing up Mauer behind the dish. 1B JUSTIN MORNEAU's concussion symptoms came back late last year. It's a bad omen. OF JOSH WILLINGHAM is being relied on to produce runs, but he's going from one pitcher-friendly home park (Oakland) to another. 3B DANNY VALENCIA showed enough power in 2011 to secure an everyday job heading into 2012. Newly signed SS JAMEY CARROLL has done a nice job off the bench, but hasn't been tested in an everyday role. If hamstring problems are still holding him back, 2B ALEXI CASILLA has won the second-base job ahead of disappointing import TSUYOSHI NISHIOKA, who will start the year in the minors.
STARTING PITCHING: Who would have thought CARL PAVANO would emerge as the picture of consistency and durability? While he's far from a star, the veteran continues to be a rock for Minnesota, throwing strikes and eating innings. SCOTT BAKER got hurt again last year. If he could ever stay healthy, he's the prototype for success at Target Field'lots of strikeouts, few walks, lots of flyouts. The FRANCISCO LIRIANO rollercoaster nosedived again last year. The Twins have gotten so desperate to keep him healthy that they actually let him pitch more over the offseason. He's obviously a huge risk again. BRIAN DUENSING, NICK BLACKBURN and JASON MARQUIS are all the definition of fifth starter. They serve it up, give up a lot of hard-hit balls, and hope they get hit right at their defenders. If Duensing and Blackburn falter, ANTHONY SWARZAK probably pitched well enough last year to get a shot in the rotation. LIAM HENDRICKS, one of the organization's better prospects, would be a slightly more exciting option.
RELIEF PITCHING: Despite his underwhelming performance last year, MATT CAPPS will pitch the ninth inning again because of his 'closer's experience.' He figures to be on an undeservedly long leash. GLEN PERKINS certainly proved he deserves to close. He was Minnesota's best reliever in his first full season in the 'pen. His velocity was up as a short reliever, and the lefty was truly overpowering. If things go sour for the Twins again this season (and it seems likely they will), perhaps they'll get serious about Perkins later this year.
CHI WHITE SOX: HITTING: The departure of Juan Pierre opens things up for SS ALEXEI RAMIREZ to hit leadoff. 2B GORDON BECKHAM will get a fresh start, but his leash is shortening. 1B PAUL KONERKO faded last year. He's potential trade bait for the rebuilding Sox. Did DH ADAM DUNN need a year to adjust to A.L. pitching and DHing? With his contract, the Sox will have to find out. OF ALEJANDRO DE AZA's late-season surge probably wasn't for real, but it was enough to get him the inside track on a starting job with Carlos Quentin having been dealt to the Padres on New Year's Eve. OF ALEX RIOS has bounced back before, but at his age the odds are longer now. The organization believes in OF DAYAN VICIEDO. His improving approach and power fit well in U.S. Cellular, but he could platoon with KOSUKE FUKUDOME in left field. C A.J. PIERZYNSKI has motivation for one more solid season as free agency looms. 3B BRENT MOREL is good glove, but has a limited stick. OF/1B BRENT LILLIBRIDGE has an improving bat and can play just about anywhere.
STARTING PITCHING: JOHN DANKS doesn't look like a true No. 1 starter, but he keeps consistently throwing strikes and has some swing-and-miss stuff. Maybe it's because he's fallen short of his once-elite prospect status, but GAVIN FLOYD seems to get no respect as a quality middle-of-the-rotation arm. He was especially good after adding a cutter/slider-type pitch last year. JAKE PEAVY isn't going to win another Cy Young, but unlike last year, his shoulder should be close to 100 percent. The big question will again be whether, as a flyball pitcher, he can keep the ball in the park at cozy U.S. Cellular. PHILIP HUMBER was a nice surprise in 2011, but don't be fooled. It wasn't a former top prospect finally figuring it out. It was a back-of-the-rotation arm getting some good breaks. CHRIS SALE will make the move to the rotation. He'll likely be on some pitch counts, but this is an exciting development. With his stuff (he already has a solid changeup to go with his fastball/slider combo) he has monster upside.
RELIEF PITCHING: With closer Sergio Santos shipped off to Toronto, youngster ADDISON REED figures to be the top candidate to close games. Any young closer is a risk, but Reed's fastball/slider combo has been dominant over two pro seasons. Lefty MATT THORNTON might have blown his chance to claim the closer role last year. He had regained his form as a top set-up man late in the year, but if Reed falters he might be no more than a committee guy. JESSE CRAIN chased strikeouts more aggressively last year, but he also issued more walks. He may miss the first couple weeks of the season with an oblique injury.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER AL PREVIEW (MINNESOTA-CHI WHITE SOX) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Twins-White Sox Preview* =========================

By MATT BECKER STATS Editor

Minnesota (6-7) at Chicago (7-9), 2:10 p.m. EDT

Joe Mauer has been locked in at the plate lately for the Minnesota Twins.

Given his history against Chicago White Sox scheduled starter Gavin Floyd, he seems to be in good shape to extend his hitting streak to 11 games Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field.

After Friday's series opener was postponed because of cold and windy conditions, the Twins (7-7) won 2-1 in 10 innings Saturday. Ryan Doumit led off the 10th with a double and came around to score the winning run on Alexei Ramirez's throwing error.

It was the third straight victory for Minnesota, though it hadn't played since Tuesday because of a pair of postponements and a scheduled off day.

"It has been a weird stretch," Ron Gardenhire told the Twins' official website. "You just have to scratch your way through it and get a win one way or another."

Despite three straight days off, Mauer didn't seem to miss a beat Saturday, going 2 for 4 with a pair of walks. The three-time AL batting champ has a 10-game hitting streak and is batting .577 (15 for 26) in the last six.

He enjoys batting at U.S. Cellular, reaching safely in each of his last 13 games there for a .349 average with 16 walks for a .525 on-base percentage. He has also regularly tormented Floyd (0-3, 6.32 ERA).

Mauer is hitting .442 with three homers and four doubles in 43 career at-bats against Floyd - his highest average against any pitcher he has faced at least 35 times. Floyd has also walked Mauer 10 times.

Floyd is having similar trouble getting batters out in his last two games, as opponents have a .480 OBP.

Against Toronto on Monday, the right-hander allowed four runs, nine hits - including two homers - and three walks in a season-low 4 1-3 innings in a 4-3 loss.

Floyd, who is trying to avoid losing four consecutive starts in a single season for the first time in his 10-year career, posted a 1.38 ERA in winning his last two starts against the Twins. He had an 8.86 ERA in losing each of his previous eight starts in the series.

Minnesota counters with Scott Diamond (0-1, 8.31), who yielded four runs and eight hits in 4 1-3 innings in last Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Mets - his lone outing of the season. The left-hander went 1-3 with a 5.70 ERA in four starts against the White Sox (7-10) in 2012.

Alejandro De Aza and Alex Rios each went 5 for 11 off Diamond a year ago, while Adam Dunn was 3 for 10 with a home run.

De Aza had a leadoff homer Saturday, but Chicago managed just five other hits while striking out 13 times.

The White Sox lost for just the fourth time in 11 games when hitting a homer. They're 0-6 when they don't go deep.

"All it's going to take is a few big hits here and there to ease the tension, a few big homers," said Jake Peavy, who allowed a run over seven innings Saturday. "We live and die with the home run and we just haven't hit many of them here of late. In the games we have won, we won it with the long ball."


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