PORT CHARLOTTE, FLA. — R.A. Dickey and Philip Humber, two pitchers battling for a bullpen spot, will both pitch for the Twins today against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Brian Buscher was in the original lineup (at least in the press box) and has since been scratched. Will look into that and post updates here.

TWINS

1. Denard Span, LF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Jason Kubel, DH
4. Michael Cuddyer, RF
5. Brendan Harris, 1B
6. Carlos Gomez, CF
7. Matt Tolbert, 3B
8. Jose Morales, C
9. Nick Punto, SS

Starting pitcher: R.A. Dickey

RAYS

1. Akinori Iwamura, 2B
2. Carl Crawford, LF
3. Evan Longoria, 3B
4. Carlos Pena, 1B
5. Pat Burrell, DH
6. Matt Joyce, CF
7. Dioner Navarro, C
8. Gabe Gross, RF
9. Jason Bartlett, SS

Starting pitcher: RH James Shields

Charlotte Sports Park. First pitch: 12:05 p.m. (Central)

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