CHICAGO — The Twins take a five-game winning streak into tonight’s game against the White Sox.

The Twins had a five-game winning streak last year (Aug. 22-27) but haven’t had a winning streak of six games or longer since their eight-game streak from July 14-21, 2006.

Update: Scott Baker (strained right groin) said his MRI results were fine, showing nothing besides the slight strain that everyone knew about. The team does not want him to throw a bullpen session in Chicago, however, so the writing is on the wall that he won’t make Saturday’s start.

Pitching coach Rick Anderson said he will have some answers tomorrow — whether Baker is going on the DL, who would take his place, etc.

(5:45 p.m.) Update: It’s raining here, and the tarp is on the field. The White Sox took batting practice earlier, but the Twins are now being forced to use the indoor cages.

There will be baseball tonight, don’t worry. The forecast just calls for a band of showers going through the Chicago area.

(6:15 p.m.) Update: The tarp is off, and the grounds crew is grooming the field.

Twins (16-14)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Brendan Harris, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Michael Cuddyer, RF

6. Jason Kubel, DH

7. Delmon Young, LF

8. Mike Lamb, 3B

9. Adam Everett, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Nick Blackburn

White Sox (14-16)

1. Orlando Cabrera, SS

2. Carlos Quentin, LF

3. Jim Thome, DH

4. Paul Konerko, 1B

5. Jermaine Dye, RF

6. A.J. Pierzynski, C

7. Nick Swisher, CF

8. Joe Crede, 3B

9. Juan Uribe, 2B

Starting pitcher: RH Gavin Floyd

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

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