Twins catcher out of lineup for sixth game in a row

MINNEAPOLIS — Catcher Joe Mauer missed his sixth consecutive game Thursday as the Twins opened a four-game series with the Orioles at Target Field.
The sore heel Mauer is suffering from hasn’t taken away his ability to hit, but it has affected his ability to run the bases.

Mauer suffered a soft deep tissue bruise on his left heel after trying to beat out a grounder during Friday’s 9-3 victory over the Indians. One piece of good news coming out of Thursday’s pregame workout was that Mauer was able to take batting practice and said his heel is improving, just not enough to play.

“I want to play and I want to feel well, but you have to be smart about it,” Mauer said. “It’s a step in the right direction.”

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