Preview: Twins vs. N.Y. Mets (makeup game)

August 19, 2013 at 12:15AM

Makeup game at Target Field

Monday, 1:10 p.m. • No TV, 96.3-FM

RHP Kyle Gibson (2-3, 6.27) vs. RHP Dillon Gee (8-8, 3.79)

Twins update

This is a makeup game for the meeting on April 14 that was postponed because of rain and snow. … Despite it being a makeup game, the Twins are projecting a crowd of more than 30,000. … Joe Mauer has a six-game hitting streak, during which he's batting .429.

Mets update

The Mets are on their way back from the West Coast, where they played the Padres in a weekend series. From here, the Mets head home to host the Braves. … Over his past three starts, Gee is 1-0 with a 1.74 ERA. … Catcher John Buck is away on paternity leave, and the Mets have called up prospect Travis D'Arnaud to take his place.

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La Velle E. Neal III

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La Velle E. Neal III is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune who previously covered the Twins for more than 20 years.

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