First Pitch: 12:10pm CDT
TV: FSN
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: South Side Sox
Pavano finished off the White Sox on 96 pitches last night, averaging just 3.6 pitcher per out. It was obviously less per plate appearance. Considering that Blackburn is, in some ways, a very similar pitcher to Pavano at this stage of his career, expect the Sox to be a bit more patient with Blackburn. But as long as Nick has some sink on his fastball and can move in and out with command, he should be alright.
Blackburn is the owner of a 2.62 ERA over his last eight starts.
Decent control, hittable, not a lot of strikeouts, pitching well. Sound familiar, Twins fans?
Lineups after the jump.
Courtesy of Joe C, and you should also note that Nishioka is batting...third?
WHITE SOX (33-36)
1. Juan Pierre, LF
2. Alexei Ramirez, SS
3. Carlos Quentin, RF
4. Paul Konerko, 1B
5. A.J. Pierzynski, C
6. Alex Rios, CF
7. Adam Dunn, DH
8. Gordon Beckham, 2B
9. Brent Morel, 3BStarting pitcher: LH Mark Buehrle (6-4, 3.95 ERA)
TWINS (27-39)
1 Ben Revere, CF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Tsuyoshi Nishioka, SS
4. Michael Cuddyer, RF
5. Delmon Young, DH
6. Luke Hughes, 1B
7. Danny Valencia, 3B
8. Rene Rivera, C
9. Jason Repko, LF
Let's beat the Sox!