It’s not surprising that Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has Matt Tolbert at second and Alexi Casilla at shortstop tonight against Toronto.

Brendan Harris has been working hard before games on turning the double play, but failed to turn one in yesterday’s game.  I sense that Gardy likes Harris’ bat in the lineup but it’s hard for him to tolerate missed plays in the field. Besides, Tolbert needs to play.

And Gardy sees this as a good spot to give Casilla a chance. So he has two speedy, athletic players in the middle infield tonight.

Jason Kubel is in at designated hitter tonight.

Toronto (19-22): 1. Brad Wilkerson, RF. 2. Aaron Hill, 2B. 3. Alex Rios, CF. 4. Scott Rolen, 3B. 5. Matt Stairs, DH. 6. Lyle Overbay, 1B. 7. Shannon Stewart, LF. 8. Greg Zaun, C. 9. Marco Scutaro, SS. Pitching: Roy Halladay.

Twins (20-18): 1. Carlos Gomez, CF. 2. Matt Tolbert, 2B. 3. Joe Mauer, C.  4. Justin Morneau, 1B. 5. Michael Cuddyer, RF. 6. Jason Kubel, DH. 7. Delmon Young, LF. 8. Mike Lamb, 3B. 9. Alexi Casilla, SS. Pitching: Boof Bonser.

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