The Minnesota Twins face the Cleveland Indians in game two of their three-game series, following Cleveland's 5-3 extra-innings victory in game one. Here's what you need to know:

Betting Lines:

• Twins: -115 (favorites)
• Indians: -105
• Run line: Indians +1.5
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Twins: Kenta Maeda (1-1, 5.60 ERA)
• Indians: Aaron Civale (3-0, 2.42 ERA)

Team Comparisons:

• Offense: Twins rank 17th (4.25 runs/game), Indians rank 25th (3.80 runs/game)
• Defense: Indians rank 6th (3.80 runs allowed/game), Twins rank 23rd (4.70 runs allowed/game)

Key Players to Watch:

• Twins: Nelson Cruz (.318, 7 HR, 15 RBI) - 2-for-6 with HR vs Civale
• Indians: Cesar Hernandez (.304 in 23 AB vs Maeda with 2 HR)

Recent Performance:

• Maeda struggled in his last start: 3 IP, 8 hits, 7 runs, 3 HR allowed
• Civale solid in previous outing: 5.1 IP, 3 runs (2 earned), 6 strikeouts

The Indians look to secure the series win behind Civale's strong start to the season, while the Twins aim to even the series despite recent struggles from Maeda.

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