Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Live Streaming MLB Online on 6:40 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Minnesota Twins may be happy Wednesday’s rainout got them a matchup with James Shields, who is 3-1 with a 5.27 ERA in seven career starts against the Twins. Mauer is 8 for 18 against him, Morneau 6 for 19 and Jason Kubel 8 for 17. Mauer is hitting .235 this season, but went 10 for 27 against Tampa Bay last year. Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Live. He’s not the only Twin in the middle of the order having trouble, with Justin Morneau and former Tampa Bay outfielder Delmon Young both at .220. Minnesota split a two-game series with the Royals, amassing 25 hits.
Tampa Bay Rays led the majors with 672 walks last year, but is in the bottom third this season with 31. An offense that is sorely missing Evan Longoria could use more from Sean Rodriguez, 4 for 21 this season. Rodriguez hit .367 with two home runs against the Twins last season as the Rays won five of eight. Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Live Webcast. Rays will be back home after splitting six games on the road, winning 3-2 at Boston on Tuesday. Tampa Bay Rays have the big leagues’ worst batting average. Wednesday’s game was rained out.
