Twins set lineup for critical Game 3 against Astros

Royce Lewis is playing defense for the first time in the playoffs.
Twins set lineup for critical Game 3 against Astros
Twins set lineup for critical Game 3 against Astros /

The pivotal third game of the ALDS between the Twins and Astros starts at 3:07 p.m. today and the lineup has been set.

Sonny Gray will start for the Twins and right-gander Cristian Javier will go for Houston.

Twins lineup:

  1. DH Eddy Julien, L
  2. 3B Jorge Polanco, S
  3. RF Max Kepler, L
  4. 3B Royce Lewis, R
  5. SS Carlos Correa, R
  6. 1B Alex Kirilloff, L
  7. LF Matt Wallner, L
  8. C Ryan Jeffers, R
  9. CF Willi Castro, S
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Oct 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Kyle Farmer (12) reacts after hitting a home run on Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (not pictured) in the second inning for game two of the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

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