Twins Deploy Bullpen Game vs. White Sox; Venable Shuffles Lineup
Minnesota turns to rookie Kendry Rojas as an opener-plus while Chicago's Will Venable reshuffles his batting order against the southpaw.
The Twins are running a bullpen game with lefty Kendry Rojas serving as an opener-plus against the White Sox. Rojas carries a 1.26 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 14.1 innings but has issued 10 walks this season. White Sox manager Will Venable adjusted his lineup in response to the left-handed starter. Chicago counters with Davis Martin, who holds a 2.04 ERA.
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