The Royals haven’t won a series since June 23-25, against Houston. They haven’t won a series against an American League team since May 6-7, against Seattle.

Kansas City is 2-11 in rubber games this season, with nine consecutive losses.

The last time Kansas City won a rubber game was May 3 at the Metrodome. Gil Meche pitched that day, too, as the Royals rallied for a 7-5 victory.

We’ll see what happens today, in Carl Pavano’s first star at the Metrodome as a Twin.

Update: Glen Perkins will not need surgery. The results of his second MRI showed no major damage. He is rehabbing the injury and could help the Twins in September.

ROYALS (44-69)

1. David DeJesus, LF
2. Willie Bloomquist, CF
3. Billy Butler, 1B
4. Mike Jacobs, DH
5. Alberto Callaspo, 2B
6. Mark Teahen, RF
7. John Buck, C
8. Alex Gordon, 3B
9. Yuniesky Betancourt, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Gil Meche (4-9, 4.50 ERA)

TWINS (55-58)

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Orlando Cabrera, SS
3. Joe Mauer, DH
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jason Kubel, LF
6. Michael Cuddyer, Rf
7. Joe Crede, 3B
8. Mike Redmond, C
9. Nick Punto, 2B

Starting pitcher: RH Carl Pavano (10-8, 5.09 ERA)

Metrodome. First pitch: 12:10 p.m. TV: FSN

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