Here's the Twins' lineup for Game 4 against Astros
Game 4 is a must-win for the Twins on Wednesday night and this is how they'll attack Astros right-handed starting pitcher Jose Urquidy.
- DH Eddy Julien, L
- 2B Jorge Polanco, S
- 3B Royce Lewis, R
- RF Max Kepler, L
- SS Carlos Correa, R
- C Ryan Jeffers, R
- LF Willi Castro, S
- 1B Donovan Solano, R
- CF Michael A. Taylor, R
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Urquidy is a righty but lefties don't hit him as well as right-handed batters. That, coupled with the fact that left-handers Alex Kirilloff and Matt Wallner are a combined 0 for 17 in the series with 11 strikeouts, they're both on the bench while Solano and Castro are in the starting lineup.
- Righties vs. Urquidy: .292/.349/.474 (.823 OPS)
- Lefties vs. Urquidy: .215/.311/.419 (.731 OPS)
Joe Ryan will be on the mound for the Twins. First pitch is at 6:07 p.m. and the game will be televised on FS1.
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