After winning the final two games of the Yankees’ series, the Twins will try to avoid another letdown this week against the Orioles.

Remember, the Twins took three of four from the Red Sox three weeks ago, only to get swept the next three games by the Blue Jays.

An interesting challenge awaits tonight, with the Orioles calling up righthander Radhames Liz from Class AAA for this start. Liz actually faced the Twins in his major league debut, Aug. 25, 2007, when he allowed five earned runs on four hits and three walks. Liz was 1-5 with a 4.05 ERA in 11 starts this year at Class AAA.

Scott Baker and Nick Blackburn have already thrown bullpen sessions here today. Assuming they are both on track to pitch Thursday and Friday, respectively.

Updates to come…

Update (6:30 p.m.): Justin Morneau said his left leg is feeling better today, and he’s back in the lineup for the 58th time in 58 games.

“I talked to him again today, and he wants to play,” Manager Ron Gardenhire said. “There’s DH days that I can give him, but right now he’d rather be out there playing.”

Nick Punto said is out of the lineup again but said the hamstring is definitely not as sore as it was when he went on the disabled list. He said he hopes to be back in the lineup Wednesday.

Orioles (27-29)

1. Brian Roberts, 2B

2. Nick Markakis, RF

3. Melvin Mora, 3B

4. Aubrey Huff, DH

5. Kevin Millar, 1B

6. Luke Scott, LF

7. Ramon Hernandez, C

8. Adam Jones, CF

9. Freddie Bynum, SS

Twins (30-27)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Alexi Casilla, 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. Brendan Harris, SS

Metrodome. First pitch: 7:10 p.m.

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