This is an 8* SITUATIONAL MISMATCH on the Twins.

Minnesota took the opener of this series by a score of 3-1, and I believe it offers great value here to also find a way to deliver here in the second game as well.

Seattle goes with Emerson Hancock (3-3, 4.75 ERA), while the home side counters with Bailey Ober (3-1, 4.55.)

Hancock's position in the rotation is likely coming to an end with the expected return of Bryan Woo shortly. Hancock got destroyed in his last outing, allowing five runs over three innings in a loss to the Braves.

Ober has now won three straight. He's made three starts against the Mariners in his career and he's 2-0 with a 4.20 ERA, walking two and striking out 15 over that span.

Look for OBER to easily outduel his inconsistent counterpart and for the surging Twins to keep their momentum rolling (for at least one more game!)

The play is MINNESOTA.

Good luck, NP