Game 57: Cubs @ Twins

In an all-too-rare occurrence, the Twins are rolling and playing a team that is worse than them. Sun shining, hay making, etc.

P.J. Walters

#39 / Pitcher / Minnesota Twins

Height: 6-4

Weight: 215

Bats: R

Throws: R

Born: Mar 12, 1985

He's coming off his first rough outing of the season. I still like him. I bet we'd be friends if we hung out.

Travis Wood

#30 / Pitcher / Chicago Cubs

Height: 5-11

Weight: 175

Bats: R

Throws: L

Born: Feb 06, 1987

WIKIPEDIA FUN FACT: Wood's hometown of Bryant, Ark. purchases treated surface water from both Lake Maumelle and Lake Winona.

Lineups and notes after the jump.

Yard-leavers (courtesy LEN3 and Rhett Bollinger):

Twins:

1. Ben Revere CF

2. Jamey Carroll 2B

3. Yes Pig LF

4. Mountie DH

5. Ryan Doumit C

6. GENE! 1B

7. Trevor Plouffe 3B

8. Brian Dozier SS

9. Darin Mastroianni RF

TBA

Cubs:

1. Reed Johnson, LF
2. Starling Castro, SS
3. David DeJesus, RF
4. Alfonso Soriano, DH
5. Bryan LaHair, 1B
6. Joe Mather, CF
7. Steve Clevenger, C
8. Darwin Barney. 2B
9. Ian Stewart, 3B

Notes:

• Ron Gardenhire was on with Reusse & Mackey this afternoon on 1500ESPN, and said that Joe Mauer was unlikely to play or be available to pinch-hit this evening. He is not in the lineup, nor is Denard Span. Chris Parmelee returns and is playing at first. (UPDATE: per multiple outlets, Span is out with the flu; Mauer WILL be available to pinch hit if needed.)
  
• Per MLB.com, Alfonso Soriano has faced P.J. Walters five times in his career, and has struck out each time.

Enjoy the game, everybody.