CHICAGO — Luis Arraez will lead off for the Twins today in their season finale with his first American League batting title a mere formality.
Luis Arraez likely American League batting champion as Aaron Judge sits out
The Twins finish the season today with a matinee against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.
October 5, 2022 at 7:18PM
Arraez is hitting .315 as the Twins face the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field (3:10 p.m., BSN).
The Yankees' Aaron Judge, who was trying to win the AL Triple Crown, is not in New York's lineup for its game in Texas. Judge, who has 62 homers and 131 RBI, is hitting .311.
If Arraez goes 0-for-7 and Judge doesn't play, Arraez would still win the batting title. If Judge pinch-hits and gets a hit, Arraez would still win the title even if he went 0-for-5.
Twins rookie pitcher Louie Varland (0-2, 4.71) is looking for his first big-league win. He'll face Chicago righthander Davis Martin (3-5, 3.65).
TWINS LINEUP
Luis Arraez, DH
Gio Urshela, 3B
Nick Gordon, 2B
Gary Sanchez, C
Jake Cave, LF
Gilberto Celestino, CF
Matt Wallner, RF
Jermaine Palacios, S
Caleb Hamilton, 1B
WHITE SOX LINEUP
Elvis Andrus, DH
Yoan Moncada, 3B
Andrew Vaughn, 1B
Gavin Sheets, RF
Josh Harrison, 2B
Mark Payton, LF
Romy Gonzalez, SS
Adam Engel, CF
Carlos Perez, C
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