Mike Lamb cleared waivers and has been released. 

Joe Mauer is the DH tonight while Mike Redmond catches. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Mauer told him he was a little sore from Wednesday’s game. Mauer is fifth in the majors and second in the AL in innings caught.

But there’s no need to fear, Ryan Jorgensen is here. So Gardy can get away with using two catchers.

With Mauer the DH, Jason Kubel is in right field because Gardy wants his bat in the lineup. That means no room for Carlos Gomez.

Gardy spoke with Gomez yesterday and told him that there may be fewer starts down the stretch because of the playoff push. But Gomez in no way will waste away on the bench.

Correction: The Twins have had four walk off losses during the road trip, not three like I reported like an idiot in today’s paper. I stink, and I’m sorry.

Lineups

Twins (77-62)

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, DH
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jason Kubel, RF
6. Delmon Young, LF
7. Mike Redmond, C
8. Matt Tolbert, 3B
9. Nick Punto, SS

Pitching: Kevin Slowey

Toronto (72-66)

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

Pitching: Jesse Litsch

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