Sunday pregame: Mauer stays in lineup for series finale

Posted on June 22nd, 2008 – 10:33 AM
By Joe Christensen

Joe Mauer is back in the lineup today, as the Twins go for the sweep against the Diamondbacks.

The Twins are actually using the very same lineup as Saturday, though this time, they’ll be facing Brandon Webb.

Updates to come…

Update (12:20 p.m.): The Twins are expected to make a roster move after today’s game, activating Nick Punto from the disabled list. Punto came out of his rehab stint with Class A Fort Myers in good shape and will likely join the team for Tuesday’s game at San Diego.

Diamondbacks (39-36)

1. Stephen Drew, SS

2. Augie Ojeda, 2B

3. Orlando Hudson, DH

4. Conor Jackson, LF

5. Chad Tracy, 1B

6. Mark Reynolds, 3B

7. Chris Young, CF

8. Chris Snyder, C

9. Justin Upton, RF

Starting pitcher: RH Brandon Webb

Twins (39-36)

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. Brian Buscher, 3B

9. Brendan Harris, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez

Metrodome. First pitch: 1:10 p.m.

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