Minnesota is 8-2 the last 10. Boston has lost 5-of-7. Rick Porcello has a 6.75 ERA and 1.667 WHIP last three starts. Phil Hughes has given up just 4 ER in 14 IP. Hughes has won his last three decisions. The home team has won six straight. Red Sox are 3-10 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Twins are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing record, 22-7 everything to teams with a losing record. Minnesota is 4-1 home in series.