The Twins will be on ESPN tonight, trying to hit Tim Wakefield’s knuckleball. He is 7-3 with a 3.95 ERA in 11 career starts at the Metrodome.

Craig Monroe is 6-for-19 (.316) with two home runs against Wakefield for his career. Justin Morneau is 3-for-10, Joe Mauer is 5-for-10 with one home run, and Delmon Young is 3-for-17 (.176) with one home run.

Note: Check out today’s earlier post on Carlos Gomez and Jacoby Ellsbury.

Red Sox (24-15)

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, LF

2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B

5. Mike Lowell, 3B

6. J.D. Drew, RF

7. Coco Crisp, CF

8. Kevin Cash, C

9. Alex Cora, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Tim Wakefield

Twins (18-17)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Matt Tolbert, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Michael Cuddyer, RF

6. Craig Monroe, DH

7. Delmon Young, LF

8. Mike Lamb, 3B

9. Adam Everett, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Nick Blackburn

Metrodome. First pitch: 7:05 p.m.

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