FORT MYERS — Craig Monroe said he hopes to play again by Tuesday. The strained muscle is actually between his left calf and left ankle. He said it’s hard to describe but feels like cramping, and it first surfaced Friday.

The Twins are 0-3. They take on the Red Sox again today, this time at City of Palms Park.

TWINS

1. Denard Span, CF

2. Nick Punto, 2B

3. Michael Cuddyer, RF

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Jason Kubel, LF

6. Mike Redmond, C

7. Brian Buscher, 3B

8. Jon Knott, DH

9. Adam Everett, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez (Matt Guerrier, Pat Neshek, Dennys Reyes, Julio DePaula and Bobby Korecky are also on the pitching list.)

RED SOX

1. Coco Crisp, CF

2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Manny Ramirez, LF

5. Mike Lowell, 3B

6. J.D. Drew, RF

7. Kevin Youkilis, 1B

8. Julio Lugo, SS

9. Doug Mirabelli, C

Starting pitcher: RH Tim Wakefield. (Clay Buchholz is scheduled to pitch in relief.)

City of Palms Park. First pitch, 12:05 p.m. (Central).

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