8 of the last 9 Minnesota games have been decided by 1 run. Not today. This is a clear mismatch which must be played on the run line to get full value. Since the All Star Break, Liriano is 6-0 with a 2.17 ERA, with 61 K in 58 IP. Royals' Banister comes off the DL with rotator cuff tendinitis. He is 0-6 in his last 7 starts. He has a poor history vs. the Twins with a 6.35 ERA in his last 8 games and has recorded a 7.25 ERA on the road this year. Twins have won 4 straight as they look to fend off the White Sox. They have won 17/20 home games while the Royals have lost 18 of 23 road games. Lay the 1.5 runs with Minnesota today.