First Pitch: 12:05pm CDT
TV: nope
Radio: Twins Radio Network
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Lineups courtesy Rhett Bollinger:
Red Sox (12-11-3)
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 3B
5. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
6. Cody Ross, LF
7. Ryan Sweeney, RF
8. Mike Aviles, SS
WELL WELL WELL LOOKEE HERE: 9. Nick Punto, 1B
Starting pitcher: Daniel Bard
Twins (16-12)
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Brian Dozier, SS
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, DH
5. Josh Willingham, LF
6. Sean Burroughs, 3B
7. Luke Hughes, 1B
8. Trevor Plouffe, RF
9. Michael Hollimon, 2B
Starting pitcher: Nick Blackburn
Bollinger notes that the Twins have shut down Kyle Waldrop for a few days with elbow soreness. It sounded like Waldrop was in line to make the team's bullpen, so it's a tough break both for him and a team that doesn't need more uncertainty in their relief corps.
The Twins also have a split-squad game against the Blue Jays, but that will be predominantly minor-leaguers. If we get any particulars on that one, we will post them.