2019 Twins

[rundrave]

It’s August 11th and the Twins are 24 games above .500 and tied for first in the central.

 

Enjoy the season, these don’t come around that often. 

 

 

[BunchOfish]

I hope they put this last weekend behind them and use it as motivation to keep pushing forward. 

[nofishfisherman]

18 hours ago, chaffmj said:

Sorry it was my fault that they lost today. I tuned in to listen one batter before the grand slam in extra innings! Is this the end or do you think they can still win the division?

 

I'm glad it was your fault because I thought it was mine.  I tuned in when they tied it in the 9th and then tuned out when they pi$$ed it away in the 10th.  

[snagfinder]

I love all the homeruns as much as the next guy but unless Arreaz is up how dam pop ups do we need to see with 2 or 3 guys on and 1 out or less. I know that's what got them to this point but once and a while just try to get a base hit. In no way im I saying go back to the talk slap it the other way dung but the approach cant be homerun in every situation.

[BunchOfish]

On ‎8‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 2:35 PM, snagfinder said:

I love all the homeruns as much as the next guy but unless Arreaz is up how dam pop ups do we need to see with 2 or 3 guys on and 1 out or less. I know that's what got them to this point but once and a while just try to get a base hit. In no way im I saying go back to the talk slap it the other way dung but the approach cant be homerun in every situation.

Haha I try to tell all my softball guys the same thing but they just keep swinging.

[gunner55]

A nice comeback win last night. Got some good work from the 2 new guys in the bullpen & Cleveland lost in 10 innings.

[rundrave]

Anybody else get that sinking Minnesota sports fan feeling after Harper gave up the lead? It was literally at the same exact time Cleveland tied their game in the bottom of the 9th.

 

Was good to see the Twins rally and come back and then see the Indians lose. I know the schedule is easy the rest of the way. Lots of games against KC, CWS and Detroit to finish the season. Need to get Buxton and Cruz back and the offense clicking.

 

I am not convinced the Twins pitching is enough to win a playoff series but anything can happen if this offense can put up runs. Its good to see Romo and Dyson have a good outing last night and get the other arms a rest. Its clearly showing that Rogers has officially been run into the ground after watching him against Cleveland.

 

[Duffman]

24 minutes ago, rundrave said:

Anybody else get that sinking Minnesota sports fan feeling after Harper gave up the lead? It was literally at the same exact time Cleveland tied their game in the bottom of the 9th.

 

And that's when I shut down the tablet (still cannot get the games on the tube), fully expecting the Twins to be down by 1.5 games when I woke up.

So a nice little surprise this morning.

 

As with most sports.......make the playoffs, and hope you are healthy and playing your best game at that time.

I still think the Twins will either win the division or be a wild card.

 

[Big Dave2]

On 8/12/2019 at 2:35 PM, snagfinder said:

I love all the homeruns as much as the next guy but unless Arreaz is up how dam pop ups do we need to see with 2 or 3 guys on and 1 out or less. I know that's what got them to this point but once and a while just try to get a base hit. In no way im I saying go back to the talk slap it the other way dung but the approach cant be homerun in every situation.

Ron Gardenhire,  is that you?  

Edited August 14, 2019 by Big Dave2

[snagfinder]

No. Its me Rick Anderson. What I really meant to say was I don't care if your a strike out pitcher, you need to pitch to contact. Keep that pitch count down even if we get our arsses kicked.

[rundrave]

FYI today's game is on YouTube for those of you who have the lovely providers in dispute and not showing FSN right now

 

I think Morneau is still calling the game on there also.

[gunner55]

Tough loss, Romo 2 run HR late. 

[gunner55]

Nice win last night with Kepler & Schoop doing the heavy lifting. Some tough but good work done by the bullpen too.  Yanks beat the Indians as well.

[gunner55]

Good win today in the Texas heat, 117 heat index. Perez struggled late but the pen got the job done. Polanco & Gonzalez with 5 of the 6 RBI's.

[Duffman]

Gotta be frustrating...........head to NY and take 2 of 4 from the Yanks, yet lose two games in the standings.

Get in their heads boys.

The next 12 games have have yummy written all over them, get to eating.

[BunchOfish]

10 hours ago, Duffman said:

Gotta be frustrating...........head to NY and take 2 of 4 from the Yanks, yet lose two games in the standings.

Get in their heads boys.

The next 12 games have have yummy written all over them, get to eating.

They need to take full advantage of the easier games coming up.  I would like to see them get about 5-6 games ahead again.

[Hoyt4]

Need to take advantage before we play Boston and Washington . Be up by 4 or 5 games when we get to those series.

[rundrave]

bomba squirrel ? 

 

 

[leech~~]

Yeah, at 14-4.  Keep the lucky squirrel around!

[BunchOfish]

16 minutes ago, leech~~ said:

Yeah, at 14-4.  Keep the lucky squirrel around!

We got a streaker squirrel haha!

[gunner55]

Good win last night!

[Rick]

The Twins won and increased their lead to 3.5 games over the Indians, who lost to the Royals 9-8 in 10 innings.

[rundrave]

Twins about to start their longest road trip of the season before they come home to play Cleveland on Sept 6th.

 

The Twins and Indians  have 10 games to play before they face off again. Each has 7 games vs  White Sox and Tigers. Each team has a critical 3 game series on the road against solid opponents. Twins vs Red Sox and Indians vs Tampa Bay

 

Hang on and enjoy the ride lol could get a little bumpy yet.

[JBMasterAngler]

What was the promotion MLB was doing this past weekend, that had all the teams wearing those horrendous black and white uniforms?

[Duffman]

Stormtroopers and Ninjas!

 

I have no idea.