CHICAGO — Craig Monroe gets a start tonight, as the Twins resume their three-game series with the White Sox. Skies are clear here, and it’s about 50 degrees. Rain is in the forecast here for Thursday’s finale.

UPDATE: Kevin Slowey came to the ballpark feeling lingering stiffness in his strained right biceps muscle. So he won’t play catch and won’t be able to start Sunday.

Manager Ron Gardenhire noted the strong chance of rain Thursday, and said if there’s a rainout, the starters would simply be pushed back a day, meaning the team won’t need a new starter until Tuesday.

Gardenhire also said Francisco Liriano might not have pitched well last night for Class AAA Rochester, but in a pinch, the team might just turn to the lefthander. Stay tuned.

TWINS

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Brendan Harris, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Delmon Young, LF

6. Jason Kubel, RF

7. Craig Monroe, DH

8. Mike Lamb, 3B

9. Adam Everett, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Scott Baker

White Sox

1. Nick Swisher, CF

2. Orlando Cabrera, SS

3. Jim Thome, DH

4. Paul Konerko, 1B

5. Jermaine Dye, RF

6. A.J. Pierzynski, C

7. Carlos Quentin, LF

8. Joe Crede, 3B

9. Juan Uribe, 2B

Starting pitcher: LH John Danks

U.S. Cellular Field. First pitch: 7:11 p.m.

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