BALTIMORE — Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Boof Bonser injured his back in the seventh inning of the Twins’ 12-2 victory over the Orioles in Game 1 of their doubleheader.

Bonser strained something in his back, but it’s unclear if this will keep him out for any length of time, Gardenhire said.

(*) Gardenhire had planned to let Justin Morneau be his DH for Game 2, but late in the Game 1 victory, Morneau told Gardenhire he wanted to play first base again. Gardenhire said he had planned to use Brendan Harris at first.

(*) Scott Baker said he was heading back to pitch the seventh inning in Game 1 before the Twins stretched their lead from 4-1 to 7-1. This allowed Gardenhire to pull Baker with 94 pitches, which will help him get ready to pitch Wednesday on three day’s rest.

Baker said he’ll be ready, and Gardenhire seems to like the idea but said no decision has been made.

Twins (81-66)

1. Denard Span, RF
2. Matt Tolbert, 2B
3. Mike Redmond, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Randy Ruiz, DH
6. Delmon Young, LF
7. Brendan Harris, 3B
8. Adam Everett, SS
9. Carlos Gomez, CF

Starting pitcher: LH Glen Perkins (12-4, 4.11 ERA)

Orioles (65-81)

1. Brian Roberts, 2B
2. Nick Markakis, RF
3. Melvin Mora, DH
4. Aubrey Huff, 3B
5. Adam Jones, CF
6. Oscar Salazar, 1B
7. Lou Montanez, LF
8. Guillermo Quiroz, C
9. Juan Castro, SS

Starting pitcher: LH Garrett Olson (9-7, 6.43)

Camden Yards. Estimated first pitch: 7:40 p.m.

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