Kansas City starter Ian Kennedy is struggling mightily, allowing 24 earned runs over his last five starts and 13.5 in his last 3 starts. He'll be going on five days' rest, and the Royals are 1-6 in his last seven starts in that scenario.

Ervin Santana had a strong August, posting a 2.95 ERA over six starts. He gave up three runs over 6 2/3 innings in a win against the White Sox on Tuesday and I like him and the Twins bats at home to get the win here on Sunday. Back Minnesota.