Minnesota is 6-2 the last eight. San Diego has lost two straight and the road team is 6-1 in their last seven games. Minnesota is 7-0 in the series. The Twins have lost 7-of-8 IL games. San Diego 6-2 home to teams with a winning record.

In his last four starts Phil Hughes has an ERA of 1.36 and a WHIP .873. Hughes is 4-0 over his last five starts with a 1.95 ERA, with a 1.05 WHIP. Ross is 0-2 with a 9.53 ERA in four matchups with Minnesota, losing both starts.