CLEVELAND — The Twins have a chance to win their 10th series in 12 tries today, facing Indians lefty Jeremy Sowers (1-5, 6.44 ERA).

Joe Mauer is not in the starting lineup, giving him a break heading into the four-game series against the White Sox, which opens Monday.

Updates to come…

Update (11:10 a.m.): Carlos Gomez feels better than he did Saturday. Asked him if he could play Monday, and he said maybe Tuesday.

Spectacular weather here today. Less humid, blue skies.

Twins (56-47)

1. Denard Span, CF

2. Alexi Casilla, 2B

3. Mike Redmond, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Delmon Young, LF

6. Jason Kubel, RF

7. Craig Monroe, DH

8. Brendan Harris, 3B

9. Nick Punto, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Nick Blackburn

Indians (45-57)

1. Grady Sizemore, DH

2. Franklin Gutierrez, CF

3. Ben Francisco, LF

4. Jhonny Peralta, SS

5. Shin-Soo Choo, RF

6. Andy Marte, 3B

7. Ryan Garko, 1B

8. Sal Fasano, C

9. Asdrubal Cabrera, 2B

Starting pitcher: LH Jeremy Sowers

Progressive Field. First pitch: 12:05 p.m.

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