Welcome to the Joe Mauer Fan Club Information Line.
Today is Friday July 2, 2004.
The Twins 41-36 lost yesterday to Chicago 42-33 by a score of 2-1 at
the dome.
Winning Pitcher - Jon Garland (6-5) Losing Pitcher - Johan Santana
(6-5) SV - Damaso Marte(4).
CWS Runs: 2, Hits: 4, Errors: 0, LOB: 5.
MIN Runs: 1, Hits: 8, Errors: 0, LOB: 7.

Tonight the Twins take on the Arizona Diamondbacks 28-50 in the 1st
of a 3 game series at Bank One Ballpark. MIN: Kyle Lohse 2-6, 5.13
ERA vs. ARI: Steve Sparks 3-4, 5.18 ERA.

Players to watch: Cristian Guzman is swinging a hot bat for the
Twins, having gone 11-for- 24 (.458) with four RBIs during the past
homestand. Joe Nathan was in usual form Thursday against the White
Sox, striking out one en route to a scoreless inning. He now has a
1.23 ERA.

Quick hits: The Twins have gone 9-6 against National League
opponents this season. ... Lew Ford has hit safely in 29 of his last
32 games with an at-bat. ... The Twins are 24-9 when they produce 10-
plus hits. ... Doug Mientkiewicz is 12-for-78 with three RBIs in
his last 22 games. ... The Twins have 24 come-from-behind wins this
season.

Tonight's 9:05 game will be televised on FSN and KSTC. On the
radio catch the action on WCCO 830 with pregame at 8:30.

The Magic Number is 90 with the Twins 41-36 trailing Chicago 42-33
by 2 games in the ALC. Go Twins!