ANAHEIM — Joe Mauer is starting at catcher again today, as the Twins look to win this series against the Angels.

Mauer is 6-for-9 with four RBI in his career against hard-throwing Angels righthander Ervin Santana.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he’ll have more chances to give Mauer a break with the Twins facing six consecutive lefthanded pitchers starting on Tuesday. Look for Mauer to get Tuesday or Wednesday off in Seattle.

(*) To make room on their Class AAA Rochester roster for Brian Bass, the Twins released reliever Casey Daigle.

(*) Matt Tolbert remains on track to be activated from the DL on Sept. 1, when rosters expand. He will likely move from Class AA New Britain to Rochester for the final week of the minor-league season.

Twins (74-55)

1. Denard Span, RF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jason Kubel, LF
6. Randy Ruiz, DH
7. Nick Punto, 3B
8. Adam Everett, SS
9. Carlos Gomez, CF

Starting pitcher: RH Kevin Slowey

Angels (78-50)

1. Chone Figgins, 3B
2. Erick Aybar, SS
3. Mark Teixeira, 1B
4. Vladimir Guerrero, DH
5. Torii Hunter, CF
6. Garret Anderson, LF
7. Juan Rivera, RF
8. Howie Kendrick, 2B
9. Jeff Mathis, C

Starting pitcher: RH Ervin Santana

Angel Stadium. First pitch: 2:35 p.m.

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