Twins-Red Sox: Target Field Game No. 2

Wind is blowing from right to left - although the flags in right field occassionally turn in toward home plate.

Joe Mauer has a seven-game hitting streak and walked in his only plate appearance on Friday.

Orlando Hudson was a popular interview subject today after a yahoo.com report had him implying that racism has played a part in Jermaine Dye not finding a team. He reiterated his stand on Thursday and added, on the eve of Jackie Robinson Day, that baseball still has work to do.

Sorry this is late. Spent pre-game gathering rankings from the national media on their favorite ballparks. The consensus is that Target Field is the third or fourth best park in baseball. More on that later this week.

Lineups

Red Sox (3-4)

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

RHP John Lackey

Twins (6-2)

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

RHP Kevin Slowey