Minnesota Twins (69-90, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (94-65, first in the NL East)

Philadelphia; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (13-9, 3.47 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 185 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (4-10, 6.46 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 88 strikeouts)

Phillies -169, Twins +142; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the Minnesota Twins on Friday to open a three-game series.

Philadelphia has a 53-25 record at home and a 94-65 record overall. The Phillies have a 48-11 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

Minnesota has a 69-90 record overall and a 31-47 record on the road. The Twins have gone 15-26 in games decided by one run.

The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

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