Seattle ranks 26th in batting average and runs. Minnesota is averaging 3.7 runs in 11 games since the All-Star break.




These are not good offenses and I don't expect a high-scoring game here.




The pitching matchup is J.A. Happ against Phil Hughes.




Happ has a lifetime 2.89 ERA in his previous two starts against the Twins. He's eager to redeem himself after a poor start in his last outing. He's liable to avoid Robinson Cano, who isn't expected to play because of an abdominal strain.




Hughes is pitching well after a slow start. He's 5-0 with a 2.44 ERA in his last seven starts spanning 48 innings. He's allowed just three walks during this time frame. Hughes has held the opposition to two or fewer runs during five of his past seven starts.




Hughes also has a strong history versus Seattle posting a 2-1 mark with a 0.81 ERA during his last three outings against the Mariners.