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Twins-Indians: Lineups

The Twins try to avoid their fourth straight loss with Ricky Nolasco on the mound against Cleveland.

August 20, 2014 at 9:07PM
Minnesota Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 , in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 , in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

In last night's postgame blog, I mentioned Danny Santana's inability to get a bunt down. What I didn't address is if he should have been bunting at all.

If Jordan Schafer is batting, I might bunt. Down two runs, I would let Santana hit. He's one of the Twins' best offensive players right now. I can see the setting up an inning for Dozier, Mauer and others, but I want to see if Santana can clutch up and get a hit.

Home run leaders since July 23:

Chris Carter, Hou. - 11
Giancarlo Stanton, Mia - 9
Oswaldo Arcia, Twins - 8

Tom Brunansky and Bobby Cuellar celebrate birthdays today.


Indians (63-61)

Michael Bourn, CF
Jose Ramirez, SS
Michael Brantley, LF
Carlos Santana, 1B
Jason Kipnis, 2B
Zach Walters, DH
Mike Aviles, 3B
Chris Dickerson, RF
Roberto Perez, C

TJ House, LHP

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Twins (55-69)


Danny Santana, CF
Brian Dozier, 2B
Joe Mauer, 1B
Kennys Vargas, DH
Oswaldo Arcia, RF
Trevor Plouffe, 3B
Eduardo Escobar, SS
Eric Fryer, C
Jordan Schafer, LF

Ricky Nolasco, RHP

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