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Game 94 Minnesota Twins @ Oakland A's

The Twins try to bounce back after one of the most devastating losses in franchise history. This is a test of their resiliency, which has been pretty good this year.

First Pitch: 9:05pm CDT
TV: FSN
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Athletics Nation

Starters


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Anthony Swarzak 2-3 6 6 0 0 0 0 32 35 16 16 3 11 18 4.50 1.44

Anthony Swarzak is coming off a short start against the Yankees when the bombers hit him around at the Dome. The last time he faced the A's, he had his shortest start of the season at the Colosseum, going just 3.2 innings. He needs to reverse two trends tonight: three short starts in his last four and an A's team who hit everything hard last night.


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Dallas Braden 7-8 19 19 0 0 0 0 117.1 121 49 45 8 31 75 3.45 1.30

Braden is the A's ace, as the numbers show. Prior to his last start , he had pitched nine consecutive quality starts. He's a tough customer. The Twins will have their work cut out against him, especially as they tend to struggle more against lefties, especially the righties int he order.

Lineups


Lineup

Minnesota Twins @ Oakland Athletics

07/21/09 10:05 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins Oakland Athletics
Carlos Gomez - CF Adam Kennedy - 3B
Joe Mauer - C Orlando Cabrera - SS
Justin Morneau - 1B Scott Hairston - CF
Michael Cuddyer- RF
Matt Holliday - LF
Jason Kubel - DH Jack Cust - DH
Joe Crede - 3B Kurt Suzuki - C
Delmon Young - LF Daric Barton - 1B
Nick Punto - SS Ryan Sweeney - RF
Alexi Casilla - 2B Mark Ellis - 2B