Everything is backed up today because of the Jack Morris number retirement. There's a stage on the field, so there was no pre-game work for either club. Not many players around for each team when clubhouses opened.
Twins send Kohl Stewart to the mound as they look to win a series against the Tigers
This is the final game of a seven-game road trip against AL Central teams.
August 12, 2018 at 4:08PM
I went over to the Tigers clubhouse to say hello to manager Ron Gardenhire. I had to wait for him to finish his radio interview with Sid Hartman.
Some things never change.
But some things do and, for the Twins, that means giving a chance to a young pitcher. Kohl Stewart will make his major league debut today as the Twins look to win the three game series from the Tigers.
Twins
Logan Forsythe, 2B
Jorge Polanco, SS
Miguel Sano, DH
Tyler Austin, 1B
Mitch Garver, C
Johnny Field, LF
Max Kepler, RF
Ehire Adrianza, 3B
Jake Cave, CF
Kohl Stewart, RHP
Tigers
Jeimer Candelario, 3B
Jose Iglesias, SS
Niko Goodrum, 2B
V-Mart, DH
Jim Adducci, 1B
JaCoby Jones, CF
Mike Gerber, LF
Grayson Greiner, C
Victor Reyes, RF
Matthew Boyd, LHP
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