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Joe Christensen, the Star Tribune's national baseball reporter, has covered the big leagues since 1998. A Faribault native, he graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1996. Before working for the Star Tribune, he spent three years covering the Orioles for the Baltimore Sun. He also covered the Padres and Dodgers for newspapers in Southern California. He'll share his thoughts here on the Twins and all things baseball.
Starting lineups for Target Field Opener: Twins/Red Sox
Posted by: Joe Christensen under Twins game coverage Updated: April 12, 2010 - 3:29 PM
I'm dealing with a new phenomenon today. Glare. I'm squinting to see my computer screen because the sun is starting to peek through the clouds above Minneapolis.
Here in the press box at Target Field, we'll be happy to make the adjustment. There is bunting hanging from the balconies. Need I say more?
RED SOX (3-3)
1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. Victor Martinez, C
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. David Ortiz, DH
6. Adrian Beltre, 3B
7. J.D. Drew, RF
8. Mike Cameron, CF
9. Jeremy Hermida, LF
Starting pitcher: LH Jon Lester (0-0, 7.20 ERA)
TWINS (5-2)
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Orlando Hudson, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Michael Cuddyer, RF
6. Jason Kubel, DH
7. Delmon Young, LF
8. J.J. Hardy, SS
9. Nick Punto, 3B
Starting pitcher: RH Carl Pavano (1-0, 1.29 ERA)
Target Field. First pitch: 3:10 p.m. TV: FSN/ESPN (where not blacked out). Twins Radio Network (corrected)
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