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MLB Standings: Big week for Red Sox, Dodgers; Orioles, Cubs swept

By Nicholas Ian Allen

May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base to score on a hit by first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) (not pictured) against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) rounds third base to score on a hit by first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) (not pictured) against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 3, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) scores against the Kansas City Royals on a single in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) scores against the Kansas City Royals on a single in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

American League Central

Minnesota Twins (26-20, .565, – GB)

Last Week: 3-0 at Orioles, 1-2 vs. Rays

  • Home Record: 12-15
  • Road Record: 14-5
  • Runs Scored: 210
  • Runs Allowed: 209
  • Run Differential: +1
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 7-3

Next Week: May 29-31 vs. Astros, June 1-4 at Angels

Cleveland Indians (25-23, .521, 2 GB)

Last Week: 1-1 at Reds, 0-1 vs. Reds, 1-2 vs. Royals

  • Home Record: 9-13
  • Road Record: 16-10
  • Runs Scored: 212
  • Runs Allowed: 196
  • Run Differential: +16
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-June 1 vs. Athletics, June 2-4 at Royals

Chicago White Sox (23-26, .521, 4.5 GB)

Last Week: 0-3 at Diamondbacks, 3-1 vs. Tigers

  • Home Record: 22-9
  • Road Record: 12-17
  • Runs Scored: 225
  • Runs Allowed: 198
  • Run Differential: +27
  • Streak: Won 1
  • Last 10: 6-4

Next Week: May 29-31 vs. Red Sox, June 2-4 at Tigers

Detroit Tigers (23-27, .460, 5 GB)

Last Week: 1-3 at Astros, 1-3 at White Sox

  • Home Record: 12-10
  • Road Record: 11-17
  • Runs Scored: 229
  • Runs Allowed: 253
  • Run Differential: -24
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 3-7

Next Week: May 29-31 at Royals, June 2-4 vs. White Sox

Kansas City Royals (21-28, .429, 6.5 GB)

Last Week: 1-2 at Yankees, 2-1 at Indians

  • Home Record: 12-11
  • Road Record: 9-17
  • Runs Scored: 165
  • Runs Allowed: 215
  • Run Differential: -50
  • Streak: Lost 1
  • Last 10: 5-5

Next Week: May 29-31 vs. Tigers, June 2-4 vs. Indians

Only two AL teams have a losing record at home this season: the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians. Fortunately for the Twins, they’re 14-5 on the road. That’s the fewest losses of any MLB club away from home.

The Twins swept the Orioles in Baltimore last week. Ervin Santana improved to 7-2 with a 1.80 ERA in 10 starts after he tossed a two-hit shutout in a 2-0 victory over the O’s May 23. Miguel Sano finally cooled down at the plate, but Joe Maurer, Eddie Rosario, Robbie Grossman and Brian Dozier stepped up to hit better that .300, and posted an on-base percentage better than .400. Dozier led the club with two home runs.

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