A steady rain has fallen all afternoon here, and Twins fans in town for the series have been burning up my e-mail and twitter account (@LaVelleNeal) with questions about game time..
The latest from manager Ron Gardenhire: It's supposed to stop raining around 7 or 8 p,m,. so everyone expects this game to be played. It's Zack Greinke bobblehead night here, so the feeling is that the Royals will do all they can to play ball tonight.
UPDATE: THEY ARE SHOOTING TO START ON TIME! THE GROUNDSCREW IS PULLING THE TARP OFF THE FIELD AS OF THIS 5:15 WRITING....
Luke Hughes has joined the team from Class AAA Rochester. He said he woke up his mother in Perth, Australia around 5:15 a.m. her time with the news. Gardy said Hughes could be used at third, second and the outfield in a reserve role.
Leftover from last night: Denard Span executed a very good takeout slide on Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo to break up a double play, resulting in a wild throw to first that allowed a run to score.
The Twins have been very aggressive on the bases since the start of the season, and that was the latest example.
``You have to play hard nosed baseball," Gardenhire said. ``He got us a run. Just playing aggressive baseball and playing hard. You get on the guy's feet and you force issues."
Will keep you posted on the expected first pitch time!
