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Several players on hot streaks
The Twins returned to Minneapolis after their 20-1 blowout of the White Sox and handily swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the first weekend of interleague play. The streak of wins was thanks to a combination of good starting pitching and a pretty dangerous offensive lineup.
Ron Gardenhire moved Joe Mauer to the #2 spot, which makes for a typical middle of the lineup of Mauer, Justin Morneau, Jason Kubel, Michael Cuddyer and Joe Crede. Considering Denard Span is a quality leadoff hitter, it's pretty tough to go 1-6 through this lineup.
Opening Day Forecasts
Surely a lot will be made of the forecasted high of 35 degrees on opening day in the Twin Cities. With the controversial roofless Target Field set to open next season, the open-air haters will be out in full force.
Cold weather has been and always will be part of the first weeks of the major league season. Minneapolis is hardly the only city that will host baseball next week in less than comfortable conditions. See the forecasts courtesy of weather.com:
Twins 2, Indians 3
Live commentary was provided for this game.