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!

Lineups

Twins (12-5)

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. Brendan Harris, 3B

RHP Nick Blackburn

Kansas City (6-10)

1, David DeJesus, RF
2. Scott Podsednik, LF
3. Bill Butler, 1B
4. Jose Guillen, DH
5. Alberto Callaspo, 2B
6. Rick Ankiel, CF
7. Jason Kendall, C
8. Alex Gordon, 3B
9. Yuniesky Betancourt, SS

RHP Luke Hochevar