Steven Wright (6-4, 2.29 ERA) takes the mound for the Boston Red Sox (34-25) as they meet Tyler Duffey (2-4, 4.79 ERA) and the Minnesota Twins (18-41) in the first of a three-game series at Target Field. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 10 and will air on NESN and FSN.
In his last start, Duffey pitched 5.2 innings, giving up four runs, striking out eight and walking two in a 7-5 loss to the Rays. Eduardo Nunez (.332, 30 Rs, 9 HRs, 24 RBIs, 12 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run. The Red Sox were victorious the last time Wright pitched. He pitched well, going 5.0 innings, allowing three runs (three unearned), striking out three and walking five in a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays.
Notes
For the seventh time this season, the Twins registered at least two errors in a game.
The Twins are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Red Sox have a 1-2 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Red Sox are 2-14. The Twins have a 6-31 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 17th in home runs, Minnesota has hit 64 this season. Boston ranks 11th with 73 home runs.
Ranking 18th, Minnesota is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 178 this season. Boston ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 204.
The Twins are 16-21 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Red Sox are 25-18 when they hit at least one homer.
