SEATTLE — I’m going to post the lineups quick and hit you with any updates later.

Joe Mauer is starting a fifth straight game at catcher, even with the Twins facing a lefthander in Ryan Rowland-Smith. Mauer is 3-for-4 against Rowland Smith with a home run and two RBI.

Guessing Mike Redmond will catch Wednesday afternoon’s series finale when the Twins face lefty Ryan Feierabend.

Update (9:45 p.m.): As you’ve probably heard, that is indeed the plan with Mauer and Redmond. Apologies, I’ve been writing about replay, etc., for our early editions.

No other big news to report.

Twins (74-57)

1. Denard Span, RF

2. Alexi Casilla, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Randy Ruiz, DH

6. Delmon Young, LF

7. Brendan Harris, 3B

8. Nick Punto, SS

9. Carlos Gomez, CF

Starting pitcher: RH Scott Baker

Mariners (49-82)

1. Ichiro Suzuki, RF

2. Jeremy Reed, CF

3. Adrian Beltre, 3B

4. Raul Ibanez, LF

5. Jose Lopez, DH

6. Jeff Clement, C

7. Yuniesky Betancourt, SS

8. Bryan LaHair, 1B

9. Tug Hulett, 2B

Starting pitcher: LH Ryan Rowland-Smith

Safeco Field. First pitch: 9:10 p.m.

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