First game of this series was a pitching duel with both starters going 8 strong innings. Tonight the match up will feature good pitching again with Derek Lowe for the visiting Braves, 8-5 with team record the same. He’s been getting good run support and has been money.  You also need to understand the Braves road record of 16-21 is not reflective of Atlanta’s current state.  Eliminating their early slump Braves are playing even away,  splitting Arizona and L.A. series on the road before that sweeping the Phillies, Pittsburgh at home before that winning  on the road and their winning ways started before that.  Yes, Atlanta Braves are good team to back right now.  Cutting to the chase, I like the Twins and Nick Blackburn. They are perfect at home. Yeah, Nick threw 2 forgettable starts out West, but back to the friendly fields in Twin city I expect different.

MINNESOTA TWINS at -113