Game Thread May 1st, 2009

Lineups courtesy of the star trib.  I'm a little bummed that Mauer is batting third I was hoping for a 1 2 3 of Span, Mauer, Morneau.  Then again who cares, he's finally back.

Royals (12-10)

1. Coco Crisp, CF
2. David DeJesus, LF
3. Mark Teahen, 3B
4. Jose Guillen, RF
5. Billy Butler, 1B
6. Mike Jacobs, DH
7. Alberto Callaspo, 2B
8. Miguel Olivo, C
9. Mike Aviles, SS

Pitching: Sidney Ponson

Now…..for the lineup you’ve all been waiting for…….

Twins (11-11)

1. Denard Span, LF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jason Kubel, DH
6. Michael Cuddyer, RF
7. Brendan Harris, 3B
8. Carlos Gomez, CF
9. Nick Punto, SS

Pitching: Kevin Slowey