So much for the Twins. After opening the season with four straight wins, the Twins are back to being as bad as ever. Minnesota has lost six of its last seven and is heading to the road with little confidence and low spirits following a 2-7 homestand during the last 10 days. Minnesota is 8-21 (27 percent) in its past 29 away contests.

Texas, on the other hand, is playing well winning six of its last seven at home.

Matt Bush has shored up the Rangers' closer role and Martin Perez is pitching at home here where he historically has been very effective. Perez is 12-5 lifetime with a 3.36 ERA in 26 starts at Arlington. The Twins haven't seen him since 2012. Perez has pitched exceptionally well in three of his four starts this season. Twins hitters who have faced Perez are a combined six-for-34 against him.

Another reason to fade Minnesota is starting pitcher Phil Hughes, who looks washed-up. Hughes has allowed 10 runs - eight earned - in his last two starts spanning 10 innings while giving up 13 hits and three walks during this span. He has a 5.40 ERA on the season. His ERA last season was 5.95.