twins/mlb

Twins starters have combined to post a 1.29 ERA over their past 11 games. ... Pat Neshek has yet to allow a run this spring in six innings pitched.

WHO'S NOT

Randy Choate (11.12 ERA) loaded the bases before getting a game-ending double play ball for the save. He faced all righthanded hitters, so it wasn't a true test for this lefthanded relief candidate. Watkins also made a key error in the inning, but Choate still hasn't found a groove.

WHO'S NEXT

The Twins face the Orioles again today in Fort Lauderdale.

JOE CHRISTENSEN