When/where: 8:10; Metrodome, Minneapolis

TV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)

Probable pitchers:

Rays : LH Scott Kazmir (3-1, 3.97)

Twins: RH Nick Blackburn (1-1, 4.44)

Rays info: 1-888-326-7297 (FAN- Rays )

Watch for

Kaz on track: LHP Scott Kazmir is coming off a strong start for his 50th career victory, six scoreless innings against Oakland. He is 2-3 with a 3.18 in five starts against the Twins, having won his past two outings against them.

Off the mark: RHP Nick Blackburn's last outing was good, giving up one run in seven innings. He has had one start against the Rays , and it's one he likely wants to forget: six runs and three walks in 11/3 innings.

Matchup to avoid: Michael Cuddyer is 0-for-10 with five strikeouts against Kazmir, but Justin Morneau 3-for-12 with two homers.

On deck

Thursday: vs. Red Sox, 7:08, Sun. Rays - Matt Garza (1-2, 4.97); Red Sox - Josh Beckett (2-1, 6.00)

Friday: vs. Red Sox, 7:38, Sun. Rays - Andy Sonnanstine (0-3, 7.78); Red Sox - Justin Masterson (2-0, 2.70)

Saturday: vs. Red Sox, 7:08, FSN. Rays - Jeff Niemann (2-2, 4.43); Red Sox - Tim Wakefield (2-1, 1.86)

Sunday: vs. Red Sox, 1:38, TBS. Rays - James Shields (2-2, 3.74); Red Sox - Brad Penny (2-0, 8.66)