Minnesota’s Ervin Santana (16-8, 3.28 ERA) threw five scoreless innings in his last outing, but took a no-decision in a 5-2 loss in Cleveland. Santana lost his lone start against the Yankees in 2017, allowing two runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings, with three strikeouts and a walk. The Twins fell 2-1 in New York on September 18. Santana was 10-3 in 17 road starts with a 2.71 ERA in 2017.
New York’s Luis Severino (14-6, 2.98 ERA) won his last start, a 6-1 victory at home against Tampa Bay. Over six innings, he allowed a run on four hits, struck out nine and walked one. Severino lasted just three innings in his only start against the Twins this season, scattering three runs on five hits with three strikeouts and a walk. This season, Severino was 8-5 in 16 home starts with a 3.71 ERA.
The Yankees won four of six meetings against the Twins this season, losing two of three in Minnesota, but they swept three games at home. Five of the six went under the posted total.
MLB Odds: Twins Head to New York in Wild Card Game
The Minnesota Twins rallied late to make it to the Wild Card game and on Tuesday, they’ll take on the New York Yankees on the road.
The Twins will go with Ervin Santana (16-8, 3.28 ERA) who lost his lone start against the Yankees in September. New York will counter with Luis Severino (14-6, 2.98 ERA). Severino had a no-decision in his lone start against the Twins, who have lost four of six to the Yankees this season – including all three in New York. The winner will take on the Cleveland Indians.
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