Diamond (8-3, 2.96 ERA) vs. Mendoza (3-6, 4.32 ERA)
The sparkle has faded ever so slightly from Diamond, but he’s still been far and away the best starter we’ve had. Even a slightly scuffed up Diamond is worth more than a Blackburn.
Besides. The Royals only managed one run in seven innings against the guy who was on pace to have the worst ERA+ ever. Diamond has to pitch a good 8 hitless innings, right?
As great a season as Mark Trumbo has had, Diamond HAS to be the clear front-runner for the Twins ROY award.
Did you mean Trout? Because I know Trumbo isn’t a rookie and Trout has been better and probably is the MVP right now let alone ROY.
Yes, Trout. All this mediocre no-name rookies blur together
…no-name?
sounds fishy.
That is some incredibly pathetic facial hair on papelboner. 10th inning, first and third and no outs for the giants.
Panda up. Whiff on high heat. One out.
Blanco up. He just swung at ball four on a 3-0.
Bunt! Run scores and blanco beats it out.
HBP. bases loaded for Belt.
Twins and Royals wearing Negro League jerseys tonight.
What team’s unis are the twins wearing?
St. Paul Gophers. Unfortunately, Casilla is playing more like a Minnesota Goofer.
Ahhh, cigars made by bob. I like the collars on these unis.
Really wish they’d get helmets that match. I know they didn’t have helmets when Bob was making his Cigars, but helmets that go with the caps would be nice. They did this for the Millers-clad game.
Fly ball can of corn. 2 outs. Papelbon over 30 pitches (6-pitch 9th)
Strike out to leave the bases loaded. Up to Santiago casilla to blow the save.
Casilla is just all over the place. One on, one out, Chief Wigginton up.
Ooh. Slidet in the dirt for a K. Jimmy rollins is philly’s last chance.
Also, Mitch Williams is a kick in the booth.
Mitch Williams makes me pine for the days of Joe Morgan
I tuned in for the 8th. In small doses, he can be amusing.
And game over. Giants win.
I’m blaming the baggy uni for that error, not Casilla sucking.
Well, Diamond continues to get ground balls. He fits the mold for a pitcher with a low K rate that can still succeed: Very low walk rate, lots of ground balls and left-handed. He also seems to field his position and hold runners well, as well.
Diamond has to pitch a good 8 hitless innings, right?
Suck it, nibbish.
Let’s see, we have almost no offense and no bench, so let’s make errors with men on base. That’s a good plan.
I am enjoying a tasty and refreshing banana-mocha sorbet made in my Vitamix. Not bad, but I definitely need to pay more attention to the recipes. Needs more sugar and, perhaps, more dairy, to get the right texture.
Yeah, I’m enjoying (possibly) my last free weekend in forever by having a g n t, and getting ready for the Krewe of Chewbaccus alien beach party at Tipitina’s tonight.
I’m enjoying a Grain Belt and have already enjoyed a Bengali Tiger from Six Point. I also have a Gueze waiting for later after we have coxinha.
How is that Bengali Tiger? I’ve been seeing it available around these parts more often lately. I see the bros. are mighty high on it.
I’ve been seeing it around a lot too and finally gave in. Its fantastic. Its got a great, resinous hOp flavor going on, and liberally makes use of citrus tasting hops. I say you should totally try it.
I bought a little bit of this for tonight.
Mmmm, whiskey
I remember whiskey. (Sort of.)
You’re doing it
wrongright if you remember it, Bootsy.Shane Macgowan approves your purchase.
Due to poor planning on my part, I got the last sixer of this off the shelf at my local (see: ghetto) proprietor of liquid refreshment. Not only was I surprised at their selection -- expected more of this - but they also had gentleman at the counter who’d spent the last 3 years working for these guys. I suspect he had something to do with the selection…and I was grateful for it.
I got a 12-pack of that myself. I only had one and it hadn’t yet chilled. What are your thoughts? I’ll have another 1 or 2 on Sunday to be sure.
I also got a 4-pack of Lienie’s Big Eddy Imperial IPA, which I found to be a credible take on the style (I liked it a lot and would drinky copious amounts if it cost less).
I don’t know about you all, but I can’t wait to try this. It has to be good, right?
8% ABV! I think this was invented for guys who want to get girls drunk even faster.
But it doesn’t have a punch button for a smoother pour!
Good god, that looks just awful.
@ AMR -- I enjoyed the Emerald quite a bit -- malty and the rye adds a nice spice -- the hops seemed fruity rather than citrus/piney (which I don’t mind but enjoyed the variety). It had a pretty smooth finish, gorgeous red color, decent head for a lager and I didn’t want the glass to be empty. I’d say 2 thumbs up.
I wonder how much money Wisconsin Dells pays FSN to do the pre/post game show from there and in game promos.
I have never been to the Dells, and really have no inclination to go.
My wife is from there and so I’ve been many times. Your instinct is extremely correct.
RUNNER!
We have a guy named Logan?
Oh joy. Two outs and no one on base for the Twins. Stop me if you’ve heard this before the last couple days.
“You love a doinker.”
I’m not kidding, the KC announcer just said that.
That’s what she said /hrumph
I only like doinkers.
I assume these unis are a bit uncomfortable in the kc summer heat.
pretty sure they’re not the genuine wool uni’s, but your concern is noted.
3rd base ump DJ Raybern looks like he is a sophomore in college.
It’s rarely a good sign when your 1B is batting 8th in the order.
and on cue….
Where did m11 bat?
in 2001, he batted 3rd 95 times, 5th 27 times, and a few other assorted.
in 2002, 64 games batting 3rd, 61 batting 6th
2003, 60 3rd, 38 6th, 21 5th, 12 second
Myth: Busted
enjoying this game with the help of random Youtube Firefly convention panel videos.
My interest in this game is flagging….
We’re getting doinkered.
By a bunch of corn cobs.
Ouch.
The shoes on these uniforms don’t look all that authentic.
The batting helmets either.
That cab has a dent in it.
If black bats were actually beneficial to players wouldn’t every player use one?
Myth: Busted
what is it about this pitcher that the Twins cant seem to get a halfway decent hit off of him. Last game he went 8 innings and the twins only scored 5 hits off of him
Oooh. Leadoff triple! A chance to strand the runner!!!
We are the 7%.
I like this rever kid.
Reavers?
And now you found out how I got spending my evening watching old Firefly con panel videos
Yeah, I’m into my cups.
Run, Benji, run!
Is this where we waste the lead-off triple again?
SEND HIM!!!
Productive out. w00t.
mm, the fan favorite blown GIDP for a run.
as good as a wild pitch with a runner on third
Myth: Confirmed.
Hi guys. I hate to do this, but I have to ask for a pinch hitter again for Monday’s game log. I had a little heart attack this morning and had an angioplasty and stent inserted. I’m hoping to be out of the hospital on Monday but that’s not guaranteed.
Holy crapcakes, Twayn! A “little” heart attack?
I got you covered. take care of yourself.
OMG dude! I hope you’re alright!
All things considered I’m not bad. The blockage left enough room for the catheter to get through and we got to the hospital fast. Doc says if there is any damage to the heart tissue it is very minor. I feel damn lucky it happened at home instead of on our trip.
bud, take care of yourself! hope you’re out sooner rather than later
Best wishes Twayn, take it easy. With this kind of desire to come back to the game logs Gardy would be awfully proud.
Twayn, you have a gift for understatement. I think if I’d had a heart attack, a game log would be pretty low on my list of concerns. Know that you are in our prayers. Best wishes always.
Good Lord, Twayn. The Nation will be thinking of you.
Best wishes to your health, man. Make a full recovery so that truck can keep running.
Yikes! Here’s wishing for a speedy recovery, man.
oh man! I hope you are up and at ‘em soon!
Dude! Glad to hear that you’re alright, but hot damn. Get well soon, pally.
Twayn, I’m glad to hear you are going okay, given what happened, and hope your road to recovery is swift and complete.
Get well soon, Twayn.
My wife’s dad had a heart attack last year and was back to his old grumpy-a** self in no time. Uhm,here’s to you being your old self in no time…too soon
Hang in there.
Linds and I’s thoughts and prayers will be with you, Twayn. Stay tough.
Pitcher’s best friend.
How’d they know to run against Revere??
oh geez
a comedy of errors this inning. yeesh.
Thank goodness for the double play.
Oy.
Heh. Hamels and Cain each with a home run off the other.
Mauer bunts??? WTF?
we all know how that worked out last season
ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
Bravo. Seriously, bravo.
He sacrifices for the team, doc.
It WAS the key to the inning, clearly.
I was away from the tv. Was Mauer trying to bunt for a hit, or was it a true sac bunt try?
Homemade guacamole with chips. I’m feeling too lazy to cook for myself tonight (was planning a Thai red curry with sweet potato, cauliflower and green beans). Saving my beer dollars for later, when I plan to go listen to some live jazz.
We’re doing grilled chicken ceaser wraps, and I’m saving my beer money for the Cochon.
I’ll expect a restaurant review post.
seriously. that is something we need here, restaurant reviews. Not Olive Garden.
Like this?
just like.
I’ll have your man from ucla give you a review.
Oh, damn. Are my peeps in town for a confab? Drunk political scientists!!!111one111!!!
nice hitting old man!
How about the bottom of the order producing??!!! atta boy, Carroll!
NECK FAT!!!
(background crowd noise behind Dazz — some guy yelling “Mijares can’t throw strikes!”)
some guy yelling “Mijares can’t throw strikes!”
must be a Twins fan.
Or has eyes.
that jersey is not very baggy on Mijares
That’s the money lte from this game log.
Oh hell yeah.
OFFS.
Casilla decided to run to LF. hahahah
Dazz now saying that they might call a DP on Casilla’s crappy baserunning.
If everybody is out I am going to be awfully ticked off.
that inning sucked. Doing the little things wrong: Twins baseball.
another leadoff Royals batter on base. sigh.
*edit* I missed an out. still, another Royals batter on base
That swing by Cain on the double was an absolute mirror-image of eye-eye.
Bring ‘em back, guys. I’m off to listen to some jazz.
Oh, and Gray sux.
can Terry Ryan package Jeff Gray with any Liriano/Butera trade?
Gardy looks like a bozo in that painter’s cap.
Gardy looks like a bozo
in that painter’s cap.FTFY
this inning’s batters have potential. draw the walk from Jose, Joe
oh man, that was….something.
FSN showed some dude, and he had a Mauer jersey shaved into his back hair.
link to a pic, if you want to get a peek
…
And let the Span trade rumors fly.
I forgor about a possible trade. hmm.
The last couple of innings did Trend Worse.
Span out of the game now. That cant be good.
According to the internet he just wasn’t feeling good.
on man, Duensing is getting hosed here. nothing hit real hard and 3 runs are on the board.
I am starting to think that my wager on the Twins to win the division might not work out.
That should really count as a loss for the St. Paul Gophers. Oh, well. I guess we’ll just have to settle for 107-55!