The Indians start Fausto Carmona. He has a record of 2-6 with a 7.13 ERA and a .278 batting average against. In 65.2 innings he has allowed 73 hits with 45 walks and only 37 strikeouts. More than 1 hit per inning and more walks than strikeouts is a recipe for disaster. In day games this year, his ERA is 12.38 and his batting average against is .314. Against the Twins this year he is 0-2 with a 12.38 ERA and a .361 batting average against. He just recently returned from an extended stint in the minors. At Triple A Columbus he went 1-3 with a 3.55 ERA. In his first game back he promptly allowed 4 hits and 4 walks in 5 innings pitched. For his career against the Twins he is 3-5 with a 5.19 ERA.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins start Nick Blackburn. He has a record of 8-5 with a 3.83 ERA and a batting average against of .287. On the road he is 3-5 with a 4.58 ERA and a .292 batting average against. In his last 3 starts, his ERA is 9.98, his batting average against is .419. Over his last 4 starts he has allowed 21 earned runs in 22.1 innings.
Thursday's play is over 9.5 (-105) in the Cleveland Indians - Minnesota Twins game.
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