The Twins have won 19 of their last 26 road games. They've defeated the Angels seven of the past nine times and have a huge pitching edge here with Erwin Santana versus Matt Shoemaker.

Santana has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season going 7-2 with a 1.75 ERA, best in the AL. Only twice in 11 starts this year has Santana surrendered more than one earned run. Opponents are batting a meager .140 against him.

The right-handed Shoemaker is off a terrible start giving up four runs and seven hits in less than five innings against the Marlins. Minnesota is 13-3 during its last 16 road games versus a righty starter.

Don't forget, too, the Angels are minus injured Mike Trout, one of the few everyday players worth something on the line.