Twins DH Kubel injures knee

ARLINGTON, Texas(AP) -- Minnesota Twins designated hitter Jason
Kubel has left the game against the Texas Rangers after bruising
his left knee.

With a runner on third and two outs in the first inning Tuesday
night, Kubel fouled a ball off his left leg. He remained on the
ground in obvious pain for several minutes before walking slowly
to the dugout.

Kubel left with a 3-2 count and was replaced by Brendan Harris,
who struck out on the next pitch when he was unable to check his
swing.

Kubel was charged with the strikeout.

In the second, Twins center fielder Carlos Gomez was struck on
the left wrist by a foul ball that bounced off the plate.
Medical personnel checked on Gomez, who remained in the game and
struck out.