See tonight’s starting lineups below.

Update: Brian Buscher replaces Joe Crede at third base tonight. Denard Span is in center field, with Carlos Gomez on the bench.

The Blue Jays went 6-0 against the Twins last year, and it’s 9-0 stretching back to July 23, 2007.

Programming notes: We’ve got a new Superfan contest going, so send us your videos (30 seconds or less) for the chance to win $1,000. For more info, click here.

Also, we’ve added several new stats pages to our site, including pitching and batting sortables, which will help you see where the Twins rank in various categories.

Finally, check out these designs for new Twins uniforms, over at Alright Hamilton!

Update: Scott Baker is here. The Twins haven’t announced a roster move, and might not until after Tuesday’s game, but Baker is scheduled to pitch Wednesday.

Update: Crede’s back feels fine. That’s saying something after seven straight games.

“Buscher needs to get in the lineup,” Manager Ron Gardenhire said. “It’s morseo that than anything to do with Crede’s health. It’s just about Buscher. I want him to play and everybody to be a part of this thing.”

Crede said he’s not worried about his .160 start.

“I’ve started off slow before,” he said. “You can see how easily things can turn around in one series. I feel I’m pretty close. I could have had a couple hits in Chicago. I hit a couple balls on the screws. I’m not going to sit there and lose confidence over not getting a hit. The biggest thing is having good at-bats and building your confidence up from there.”

BLUE JAYS (5-2)

1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. Aaron Hill, 2B
3. Alex Rios, RF
4. Vernon Wells, CF
5. Adam Lind, DH
6. Scott Rolen, 3B
7. Lyle Overbay, 1B
8. Rod Barajas, C
9. Travis Snider, LF

Starting pitcher: RH Jesse Litsch

TWINS (3-4)

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Justin Morneau, 1B
4. Jason Kubel, DH
5. Michael Cuddyer, RF
6. Brian Buscher, 3B
7. Delmon Young, LF
8. Jose Morales, C
9. Nick Punto, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Kevin Slowey

Metrodome. First pitch: 7:10 p.m.

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