Saturday update: Punto headed to DL

Posted on May 10th, 2008 – 4:43 PM
By Joe Christensen

Nick Punto tested his left hamstring during batting practice, and it didn’t go well. He said he definitely feels a strain in there, and the Twins plan to place him on the 15-day disabled list after this game.

There will be a roster move announced later.

Brendan Harris, who left Friday’s game with a right hamstring issue, told Manager Ron Gardenhire he’s available in an emergency tonight and is hoping to play by Sunday.

Twins (18-16)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Matt Tolbert, 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: LH Glen Perkins

Red Sox (23-15)

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, RF

2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Manny Ramirez, LF

5. Mike Lowell, 3B

6. Kevin Youkilis, 1B

7. Jason Varitek, C

8. Coco Crisp, CF

9. Julio Lugo, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Daisuke Matsuzaka

Metrodome. First pitch: 6:10 p.m.

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