Twins-Indians postponed. Split doubleheader on Thursday

This is the second time this season a Twins-Indians game at Target Field has been rained out.

August 17, 2017 at 1:09AM

Tonight's game between the Twins and Indians has been rained out. The game will be made up tomorrow as part of a day-night doubleheader.

Game One, 12:10 p.m.

Kyle Gibson vs. Carlos Carrasco

Game Two, 6:10 p.m.

Jose Berrios vs Ryan Merritt, 6:10 p.m.

Merritt's wife is from Minnesota, FWIW.

The Twins will call up a 26th man for the second game of the doubleheader. No word on who that will be yet. Rochester is playing as I write this.

Zack Granite left yesterday's game with an injury. Word is that he could have played for the Red Wings tonight but is out as a precaution. The 26th player will likely be a pitcher, anyway.

Mike Clevinger was originally scheduled to start Thursday, but it will now be Merritt. Clevinger will be available out of the bullpen.

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La Velle E. Neal III

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