By: Kelly Thesier/MLB.com

NEW YORK — The Twins are trying to avoid getting swept in the Bronx for the third straight season as Nick Blackburn takes the mound for the Twins against the Yankees on Sunday afternoon.

Sorry for the lack of lineups yesterday. I got a little swamped with some other work stuff.

As for news today, Matt Tolbert is getting the start at third because manager Ron Gardenhire wanted to give him some playing time. Nick Punto is just fine.

Twins

(22-14)
Denard Span, CF
Orlando
Hudson, 2B
Joe Mauer, C
Justin Morneau, 1B
Michael Cuddyer, RF
Jim Thomel, DH
Jason Kubel, LF
Alexi Casilla, SS
Matt Tolbert, 3B
Pitching: RHP Nick Blackburn (3-1, 4.76
ERA)

Yankees (24-12)
Derek
Jeter, DH
Brett Gardner, CF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alex Rodriguez,
3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Jorge Posada, C
Marcus Thames, RF
Randy Winn, LF
Ramiro Pena, SS
Pitching: RHP Sergio Mitre (0-1, 3.86 ERA)

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