First Pitch: 7:10pm CDT
TV: FSN
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Bless You Boys
Soothing Balm: "Eanie Meany," Jim Noir
For this series to be about more than "treading water," the Twins need to win tonight. And tomorrow. And Sunday.
Tossers:
Brian Duensing
#52 / Pitcher / Minnesota Twins
6-0
205
L
L
Feb 22, 1983
Duensing got knocked around a bit by the Tigers the last time they met (6 R, 4 2/3 IP, no decision on May 31).
Max Scherzer
#37 / Pitcher / Detroit Tigers
6-3
220
R
R
Jul 27, 1984
Career totals vs. your Minnesota Twins: 0-1, 9.13 ERA. Has been miserable on the road this year. If Duensing can hold the Tigers at bay, this sets up as a perfect opportunity for MInnesota to end their losing ways against Detroit.
Lineups and news after the jump:
Whackers:
Twins (courtesy MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger):
Revere CF
Casilla 2B
Mauer C
Cuddles 1B
Kubel, Professional Hitter RF
Valencia 3B
Thome DH
Young LF
Nishioka SS
Tigers: TBA.
Notes:
- We're getting dangerously close to having a lineup resembling that of Opening Day. Jesse, we should talk about having an event of some sort to celebrate this if/when it happens. I'm thinking cake and/or pie.
- Jason Kubel, who I think I've mentioned is someone that in my opinion can hit professionally, is back. As welcome as that is, Ben Revere has a lot of ground to cover tonight, doesn't he?
Enjoy the game, everybody.
Enjoy the game, everybody.