(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Twins can clinch playoff berth tonight vs. Cubs in Wrigley Field
Third baseman Josh Donaldson (planned day off) and Nelson Cruz (knee soreness) aren't in the starting lineup as the Twins seek a win at Wrigley Field.
September 19, 2020 at 8:48PM
CHICAGO -- The magic number for the Twins to clinch a playoff spot is 1 as they play the Cubs at Wrigley (7:15 p.m., FSN) tonight.
The Twins will clinch if they win, or if Detroit loses to Cleveland, or if Seattle loses to San Diego.
Michael Pineda (1-0, 3.57) pitches for the Twins against Alec Mills (5-3, 3.53), who threw a no-hitter in his last outing against Milwaukee.
Byron Buxton was going to lead off again, with third baseman Josh Donaldson getting the night off. But Nelson Cruz was scratched late with right knee soreness, altering the lineup plans. Donaldson does still begin on the bench.
TWINS
LaMonte Wade Jr., LF
Byron Buxton, CF
Eddie Rosario, DH
Miguel Sano, 1B
Max Kepler, RF
Jorge Polanco, SS
Marwin Gonzalez, 2B
Ehire Adrianza, 3B
Alex Avila, C
CUBS
Ian Happ, CF
Kris Bryant, 3B
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Willson Contreras, C
Kyle Schwarber, LF
Javier Baez, SS
Jason Heyward, RF
David Bote, DH
Nico Hoerner, 2B
Byron Buxton portrait by Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune
A former second-round pick of the Rangers, Alex Speas has pitched in four major league games.
