With Liriano going, obviously the over is intimidating. Mauer also may still miss this game (heel injury that's kept him out last 5 games).
But check out other Twins hitters' lifetime numbers against Milwood:
Rolling the dice that the Twins jump on Milwood early and cover this 7.5 on their own. First game of doubleheader too so I'd think BAL will want to keep Milwood in for a while to preserve the bullpen. Could get ugly.
But check out other Twins hitters' lifetime numbers against Milwood:
- Michael Cuddyer 10 for 23
- Orlando Hudson 6 for 8
- Jason Kubel 5 for 15
- Justin Morneau 7 for 19 (including 3 HR and 10 RBI)
- Nick PUnto 10 for 21
- Jim Thome 5 for 8
Rolling the dice that the Twins jump on Milwood early and cover this 7.5 on their own. First game of doubleheader too so I'd think BAL will want to keep Milwood in for a while to preserve the bullpen. Could get ugly.