I'm dealing with a new phenomenon today. Glare. I'm squinting to see my computer screen because the sun is starting to peek through the clouds above Minneapolis.
Starting lineups for Target Field Opener: Twins/Red Sox
Pavano vs. Lester
Here in the press box at Target Field, we'll be happy to make the adjustment. There is bunting hanging from the balconies. Need I say more?
RED SOX (3-3)
1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. Victor Martinez, C
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. David Ortiz, DH
6. Adrian Beltre, 3B
7. J.D. Drew, RF
8. Mike Cameron, CF
9. Jeremy Hermida, LF
Starting pitcher: LH Jon Lester (0-0, 7.20 ERA)
TWINS (5-2)
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
Starting pitcher: RH Carl Pavano (1-0, 1.29 ERA)
Target Field. First pitch: 3:10 p.m. TV: FSN/ESPN (where not blacked out). Twins Radio Network (corrected)
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