Glen Perkins finally get the ball today after missing three days due to illness.

“He’s pitching, and I don’t give a crap what he’s feeling,” Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said.

Then Gardenhire laughed and said, “He’s fine.”

Perkins is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in five games (two starts) against the White Sox. His history against White Sox hitters isn’t that deep. Paul Konerko is 2-for-9 against him and Jermaine Dye is 1 for 8. No one else with the Sox has more than six at-bats against Perkins.

Joe Mauer and Jason Kubel are both 6-for-19 against Gavin Floyd. Kubel has homered off of him twice. Brendan Harris is 1 for 13 against Floyd but is starting in the No. 2 hole.

Lineups

White Sox (44-42)

1. Scott Podsednik, LF
2. Alexei Ramirez, SS
3. Jermaine Dye, RF
4. Jim Thome, DH
5. Paul Konerko, 1B
6. A.J. Pierzynski, C
7. Jayson Nix, 2B
8. Gordon Beckham, 3B
9. Brian Anderson, CF
Pitching: Gavin Floyd, RHP

Twins (44-43)

1. Denard Span, LF
2. Brendan Harris, SS
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jason Kubel, DH
6. Michael Cuddyer, RF
7. Joe Crede, 3B
8. Carlos Gomez, CF
9. Nick Punto, 2B

Pitching: Glen Perkins, LHP

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