THREE-GAME SERIES AT TARGET FIELD

Monday, 7:10 • FSN, 96.3-FM

RHP Joe Blanton (0-2, 9.00) vs. RHP Kevin Correia (0-1, 3.14)

Tuesday, 7:10 • FSN, 96.3-FM

LHP Jason Vargas (0-1, 4.76) vs. RHP Mike Pelfrey (1-1, 7.36)

Wednesday, 7:10 • FSN, 96.3-FM

RHP Tommy Hanson (1-1, 6.55) vs.

RHP Vance Worley (0-2, 10.50)

ANGELS UPDATE

They had lost five consecutive games entering the weekend but beat Houston on Saturday and Sunday to pull into a last-place tie with the Astros. They opened the season by losing two of three in Cincinnati and Texas. ... Outfielder Josh Hamilton was hitting .186 entering Sunday, but he hit his first home run as an Angel on Saturday. ... Former Twins infielder Brendan Harris is on the Angels roster; he last played in the major leagues in June 2009 with the Twins. ... RHP Jered Weaver, RHP Kevin Jepsen and SS Erick Aybar are on the disabled list. ... In his only start in Target Field, Joe Blanton pitched a complete-game victory for Philadelphia last June 14, winning 6-1. ... Jason Vargas has an 8.22 ERA in three games at Target Field.

TWINS UPDATE

They have lost five consecutive games, and are 2-3 at home. They have dropped five of their past six games against the Angels, and 11 of their past 15. ... Their .219 team batting average ranks last in the American League. ... The Twins have succeeded on only two of seven stolen-base attempts. ... Kevin Correia and Vance Worley never have started a game against the Angels; Mike Pelfrey is 2-0 in two career starts vs. L.A.

PHIL MILLER