I’m anxious to see Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison tonight. He came over from Atlanta in the Mark Teixeira trade last season, and this will be his third major league start.

The Twins counter with Livan Hernandez, who is 7-1 with a 4.04 ERA at the Metrodome this season.

Update (4:55 p.m.): Michael Cuddyer did not have an MRI exam or any exam today. The knuckle feels a little better, but he still has no timetable for when he’ll be able to do baseball activities. Nick Punto’s knuckle is still sore and he was having trouble putting his left hand in his glove. If there’s not more progress for him by Sunday, the Twins could have a roster move before they get to New York on Monday.

Rangers (50-47)

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Michael Young, SS

3. Josh Hamilton, CF

4. Milton Bradley, DH

5. David Murphy, LF

6. Hank Blalock, 3B

7. Marlon Byrd, RF

8. Chris Davis, 1B

9. Max Ramirez, C

Starting pitcher: LH Matt Harrison

Twins (54-42)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Alexi Casilla, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Craig Monroe, DH

6. Delmon Young, LF

7. Brian Buscher, 3B

8. Brendan Harris, SS

9. Denard Span, RF

Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez

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

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