The Twins took the day off Thursday and will host Seattle beginning a 3-game series at the Metrodome tonight at 7:10, pregame on WJON at 6:40.  The Twins are 67-53 and are 1 game back of the White Sox for first place in the American League Central.  The White Sox completed a 3-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 9-2 win Thursday afternoon.  Lefthander Francisco Liriano (2-3) gets the start on the mound tonight for the Twins and righthander and former Twin Carlos Silva (4-13) toes the rubber for the Mariners.