A series opener between the Chicago Cubs (18-19) and Minnesota Twins (21-17) is scheduled for Friday at 8:10 PM ET, at Target Field.
The Cubs are an underdog (+135 moneyline odds) when they visit the Twins (-157). The Minnesota Twins will give the start to Sonny Gray (4-0, 1.35 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Cubs will turn to Drew Smyly (3-1, 3.05 ERA).
The Twins won their last game against the Padres yesterday by a 5-3 score. Kyle Farmer went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Emilio Pagan picked up the win on the strength of one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.