(Sports Network) - Micah Owings will make his season debut this evening when he leads the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Minnesota Twins in the second contest of an interleague series at Chase Field. Anthony Barr Purple Jersey . After beginning his career with Arizona, Owings will be putting on a Diamondbacks uniform for the first time since being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 2008. In two years with the Diamondbacks Owings never really got it going for the club, posting just a 14-17 ledger. However, after signing with the D-Backs as a free agent he has made seven starts for Triple-A Reno and the right-hander has put together some solid numbers, winning three of those starts, while collecting 27 strikeouts in 39 innings. The Twins have been one of the most disappointing teams in the majors this season, but they will look to turn things around, beginning tonight when Scott Baker takes the hill. However, Baker has just one win in his last four starts, and is coming off a loss to Seattle. In the setback, the right-hander struck out eight batters, but allowed four runs on seven hits in six innings. The loss dropped Baker to 2-2 on the road this season, but despite the mediocre road ledger the 29-year-old still possesses a strong 2.90 earned run average as the visitor. Baker has made just one career start against Arizona and in that matchup he was victorious after surrendering just one run in six innings. Yesterday, Ryan Roberts had a three-run double and Stephen Drew belted a solo shot, as the Diamondbacks escaped with an 8-7 win over Minnesota. Kelly Johnson drove in two runs while Ian Kennedy pitched 7 2/3 strong innings for Arizona, which has won four straight games. Kennedy (5-1) allowed four runs on six hits. Trevor Plouffe, Danny Valencia and Michael Cuddyer each had solo shots for the Twins, who had a three-game win streak halted. Jason Kubel had two RBI in defeat but had a key strikeout in the ninth where the Twins scored three runs. Brian Duensing (2-4) was saddled with the loss for Minnesota, allowing five runs on seven hits over six-plus innings. Minnesota has one of the best marks in interleague play as evidenced by its 140-107 ledger, while Arizona is 91-112 against the American League. This is the first matchup between the teams since the Twins won all three meetings with the DBacks in 2008 at the Metrodome. http://www.nflvikingsus.com/Limited-Teddy-Bridgewater-Mens-Jersey-Minnesota-Vikings-5-Drift-Fashion-Purple-Nike-NFL-57.html . Watch it NOW on TSN. Bob McKenzies NHL Draft Prospect Ranking is also available on TSN Mobile TV and on-demand at TSN.ca. McKenzie is joined by host James Duthie in the TSN Studio as they count down the list of Top 30 consensus draft prospects - the definitive measuring stick on where players rank in the run-up to the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Cris Carter Lights Out Jersey . Clark withdrew Wednesday after the South African failed to recover from a left elbow injury that has prevented him from playing since the middle of May. Americans Jason Dufner and Robert Garrigus have also received late entries to the Open, after the withdrawals of Tiger Woods and Thomas Levet.ATLANTA -- David Hale made things difficult on the Reds by facing the minimum 21 batters over his last seven innings. That performance leaves Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez with a tough decision. Hale allowed only two hits over eight innings in a performance that may not be enough to save his spot in Atlantas rotation and the Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Saturday night. Hale (1-0) has a 2.31 ERA in four starts but could lose his spot in the rotation next week, when left-hander Mike Minor is expected to come off the disabled list. Hale, a rookie right-hander, had good command of his sinkerball as he made it difficult for the Braves to send him back to Triple-A Gwinnett. "I mean, obviously that stuff runs through my head," Hale said of keeping his spot in the rotation. "I try not to let it get too deep in there. My goal is to be here and do the best I can and let things fall the way they will, so well see what happens." Freddie Freeman, Justin Upton and Evan Gattis each homered off Cincinnatis Mike Leake (2-2). Hale gave up a walk and two hits, including Ryan Ludwicks run-scoring double, in the first inning. He didnt allow another hit over the next seven innings. "So he threw a no-hitter after that," Ludwick said. "He did an outstanding job. What did we have? Two hits? ... Not a whole lot of offence." Reds manager Bryan Price said Hale "just never really gave us a chance. He pitched really well. It was very impressive." Cincinnatis only other baserunner against Hale came on Jay Bruces leadoff walk in the fourth, and the Braves ended that inning with a double play. Craig Kimbrel closed the combined two-hitter -- a season low for the Reds -- for his eighth save. Kimbrel gave up a one-out walk to Joey Votto in the ninth before striking out Brandon Phillips and Bruce to end the game. Freeman hit a two-run homer in the first inning. Upton and Gattis hit back-to-back homers in the third. Upton, who also hit a homer in the Braves 5-4 win on Friday night, leads the team with seven. Ludwick reached over the left-field wall to take another homer away from Freeman in the third innning. Teddy Bridgewater Camo Jersey. The three homers matched the most allowed in a game by Leake, who gave up four runs and eight hits in seven innings. Minor was projected as one of the teams top starters even before Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy had season-ending elbow injuries in spring training. Minor had urinary tract surgery on Dec. 31, which pushed back his spring schedule. He then developed shoulder soreness and was shut down in spring training. Before the game, Gonzalez brushed off Minors ugly numbers in what is expected to be his final minor league rehab appearance on Friday night for Double-A Mississippi at Pensacola. Gonzalez said a "howling" wind was a major factor as Minor gave up five runs and 10 hits, including four homers. Gonzalez said hell wait until after Minors next side session to announce any rotation changes for next week. After Hales dominant performance, Gonzalez wouldnt be drawn into a discussion on how hell find a spot for Minor. "Let me enjoy the day, and well talk about it in the morning," Gonzalez said. The Reds held out third baseman Todd Frazier after he left Friday nights game with tightness in his left leg. Price said Frazier probably could have played and likely will miss only one game. Neftali Soto was 0-for-3 in his first career start as Fraziers replacement. NOTES: The Cincinnati Reds placed C Devin Mesoraco on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. The team recalled C Tucker Barnhart from Triple-A Louisville. ... Leake also allowed three homers against Pittsburgh on July 19, 2013. ... Reds LHP Aroldis Chapman, on the DL with facial fractures after he was hit by a line drive on March 19, threw 43 pitches in batting practice. He is scheduled to throw another simulated game on Tuesday in Cincinnati before beginning a rehab stint in the minors. ... B.J. Uptons infield single in the first was his 1,000th career hit. ... The Braves released Triple-A Gwinnett first baseman Ernesto Mejia after reaching a deal for him to play with Japans Seibu Lions. ... The series ends Sunday with Atlantas Julio Teheran facing Johnny Cueto in a matchup of right-handers with ERAs under 2.00. ' ' '
