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Díaz hits a 2-run homer to complete an 8-run 4th inning and the Rays beat the Twins 9-4
Yandy Díaz hit a two-run homer to complete an eight-run fourth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Inside the Twins' decision to give a hesitant Royce Lewis playing time at second base Manager Rocco Baldelli understands the discomfort, but the team needs to get some flexibility from players, he said.
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Royce Lewis - Starting at second base Wednesday Lewis will start at second base and bat second in Wednesday's game versus the Rays.
Impact Lewis played a few innings at second base earlier this week, but this will be his first-ever start at the position at the major-league level. He made one start there at Double-A Pensacola in 2019 and later that year in the Arizona Fall League handled the position on four occasions. Lewis' throwing has been an issue at times from third base, so it's possible second base would be a better fit for him. Whether he could move there on a full-time basis this month isn't clear.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Max Kepler - Not in Wednesday's lineup Kepler (knee) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Tampa Bay.
Impact Kepler hasn't played since Sunday due to left knee soreness, although he might not have started Wednesday, anyway, with the Rays slated to use lefty Tyler Alexander in bulk relief. Matt Wallner will occupy right field for the Twins.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota Twins officially recall Louie Varland, option Castillo Varland is expected to pitch in a bulk role for the Twins on Wednesday after an opener.
SEPTEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Diego Castillo - Sent down to Triple-A The Twins optioned Castillo to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.
Impact Just three days after he was added to the Twins' 40-man roster and 28-man active roster, Castillo will head back to the minors to open up a spot for right-hander Louie Varland, who was recalled ahead of an expected bulk-relief appearance Wednesday versus the Rays. During his brief time with the Twins, Castillo made one appearance and struck out a batter in a scoreless inning.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Twins are only team with 5 prospects in Baseball America's new top 60 The Twins have young talent at the big-league level and more on the way.
SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM
Louie Varland - Recalled, should work in bulk relief The Twins recalled Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.
Impact Ronny Henriquez will draw the starting assignment for the Twins in Wednesday's game at Tampa Bay, but he's expected to work an inning or two before giving way to Varland, who will likely be deployed in bulk relief, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. A decent showing Wednesday could be enough for Varland to stick around with the Twins as part of a six-man rotation. The Twins have just two days off over the final 26 days of the regular season, so the addition of Varland would help provide extra rest for the team's other starters heading into the playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Who would be the starting pitcher for Twins in a pivotal playoff Game 3? The Twins’ rotation has two healthy proven starters. They should be able to cobble together enough wins to make the postseason, but what hap...
SEPTEMBER 4 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Twins, Rays set to send out openers after low-scoring game The Tampa Bay Rays broke a two-game losing streak Tuesday night and evened their series with the Minnesota Twins.Maybe more important at thi...
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Tampa Bay Rays face the Minnesota Twins Wednesday
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins on WednesdaySEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ronny Henriquez - Opening Wednesday Henriquez will open Wednesday's game against the Rays, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Henriquez has been effective out of the bullpen for the Twins this season, going unscored upon in all but one of his nine appearances. He'll now be trusted with the first inning Wednesday, after which Louie Varland is expected to pitch in bulk relief.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
David Festa - Drops third straight Festa (2-5) took the loss Tuesday against Tampa Bay, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out seven.
Impact It's the second straight tough-luck loss for Festa -- the right-hander held the Rays to a pair of four-inning runs, though Minnesota could only muster one tally off Jeffrey Springs in the eventual defeat. While Festa's now 0-4 in his last five starts, he's pitched to a respectable 3.91 ERA in that span (23 innings). Overall, his ERA sits at 4.75 on the season with a 1.20 WHIP and 58:13 K:BB across 47.1 frames. Festa will hope for better luck in his next outing, currently slated for early next week at home against the Angels.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Driscoll has key hit in MLB debut as Rays edge Twins Logan Driscoll knocked in the go-ahead run with his first career hit, Jeffrey Springs crafted six sharp innings and the Tampa Bay Rays evene...
SEPTEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Twins' bats go cold against Rays pitching in 2-1 loss It marks the seventh-consecutive game played between the two games to be decided by one run.
SEPTEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Logan Driscoll has key hit in MLB debut, Rays edge Twins Logan Driscoll knocked in the go-ahead run with his first career hit, Jeffrey Springs crafted six sharp innings and the Tampa Bay Rays evene...
SEPTEMBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM
Springs pitches 6 sharp innings as the Rays top the Twins 2-1
Jeffrey Springs pitched a season-high six innings, Logan Driscoll hit a run-scoring single in his big league debut, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Louie Varland expected to rejoin Twins during Rays series as a starter … for now Righthander Louie Varland is expected to remain with the Twins during the final month of the season.
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