Orlando Hudson is miked up - again - for tonight's game. So is home plate umpire Paul Nauert..

I can hear Hudson cutting up on the field during warmups as I write this. Should be quality entertainment.

Texas has placed outfielder Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list because of a sore knee. Outfielder Craig Gentry has been called up from the Class AAA Oklahoma City to replace him on the roster.

Twins should be a lock to break the record for the fewest errors through 50 games. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the 2006 Red Sox and 2009 Phillies each had 17 errors through 50 games. The Twins have committed 12 errors through 49 games.

Ben Revere was named Twins minor league player of the week after batting .394 in eight games for Class AA New Britain.

Will add updates if anything big comes out of Gardy's pre-game presser.


Texas (26-23)

1. Elvis Andrus, SS
2. Michael Young, 3B
3. Ian Kinsler, 2B
4. Vladimir Guerrero, DH
5. Josh Hamilton, LF
6. David Murphy, RF
7. Justin Smoak, 1B
8. Matt Treanor,C
9. Julio Borborn, CF

Pitching: Derek Holland, LHP

Twins (29-20)

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

Pitching: Scott Baker, RHP