59 thoughts on “Day game alert! Tigers at Twins, game 1 * and 2!”
Not often you see a runner score from first on a single.
All Brian Dozier does is score runs.
bases clearing triples are super sexy.
Not a homer.
I would be scared to try to catch a bal hit off the bat of Kennys Vargas
Last night Arcia crushed one that the first baseman caught that I probably would have ducked away from.
There appears to be a large skunk in the background of this picture.
I'm having a hard time deciphering what it actually is, or un-seeing the skunk. Shouldn't have him roaming about in foul territory anyhow.
Let's hope that's not a bad omen.
That skunk is at least wolverine sized.
Gigantic skunk. It appears to be fixated on the first base coach. The ref down the line seems unperturbed by it.
Dunno. If you draw a little stick figure with a tutu on a Degas, does that make it yours?
If you paid for it, yes.
I have it on good authority (man, those security guards have no sense of humor) that a little stick figure with a top hat does not confer ownership, but maybe a tutu makes a difference?
So, what is the Twins record for most runs scored in back to back games?
wasnt it that 30+ run outburst in a doubleheader in Chicago a few years back?
Oh yeah, I've been having serious deja vu about that today
The second game had Justin Morneau blasting 3 HRs and Matt Garza batting because Mike Redmond got hurt in the first inning.
its been a while since the Twins have scored a run.
Right now it's been two outs. Glad the Twins didn't get stuck at 9 runs. (B/C teams that score exactly 9 runs win less often than teams that score exactly 8 runs.)
And this game it's Parmelee who wants nothing to do with this game.
4 strikeouts too. eww.
To be fair, those last 2 both looked pretty questionable.
Brian Dozier is now at 89 runs scored this year. Now tied with Washington's Rendon for the MLB lead.
Vargas has 22 RBI, the most for a player in his first 21 games since - Albert Pujols had 22 on 2001.
Wonder what his bases loaded AB per AB is at now?
Out of 88 PA through yesterday, 8 have been with bases loaded, part of 33 with RISP.
Overall, he's come to bat with 71 runners: 28 on first, 25 on second, and 18 on third.
#MNTwins have the AL's best OPS since the All-Star break. Just think what they could do if they got to face their own pitching staff.— Darin McGilvra (@SoCalTwinsfan) August 23, 2014
Mind as well use this post for the night cap.
Mind as well.
May vs. Verlander -- if we're going to extend this run-fest, this wouldn't be the matchup that I'd expect that to work.
This about this: If Verlander gets 5 outs, he would be the most successful Tigers starting pitcher of the series.
Kennys Vargas is having a nice series.
It's his series -- the other players are just participating
Klutch
Runners on 1st and 2nd and two outs with Schafer batting? Automatic bunt.
I like that the Twins ran up Verlanders pitch count that inning.
Aw heck, if you're going to let ii get on, at least hit him.
Even though he is probably safe, why did ii even go to third there?
Oh....
Danny Santana is approaching 300 PA this season. Is this just an extended hot streak, or is Santana going to be a useful player?
Not often you see a runner score from first on a single.
All Brian Dozier does is score runs.
bases clearing triples are super sexy.
Not a homer.
I would be scared to try to catch a bal hit off the bat of Kennys Vargas
Last night Arcia crushed one that the first baseman caught that I probably would have ducked away from.
There appears to be a large skunk in the background of this picture.
I'm having a hard time deciphering what it actually is, or un-seeing the skunk. Shouldn't have him roaming about in foul territory anyhow.
Let's hope that's not a bad omen.
That skunk is at least wolverine sized.
Gigantic skunk. It appears to be fixated on the first base coach. The ref down the line seems unperturbed by it.
well, it took awhile, but you guys finally got it.
so that's an hj original, eh?
Dunno. If you draw a little stick figure with a tutu on a Degas, does that make it yours?
If you paid for it, yes.
I have it on good authority (man, those security guards have no sense of humor) that a little stick figure with a top hat does not confer ownership, but maybe a tutu makes a difference?
Strib version of that shot doesn't have the skunk.
MOAR RUNS
Tiger pitcher bingo.
So, what is the Twins record for most runs scored in back to back games?
wasnt it that 30+ run outburst in a doubleheader in Chicago a few years back?
Oh yeah, I've been having serious deja vu about that today
The second game had Justin Morneau blasting 3 HRs and Matt Garza batting because Mike Redmond got hurt in the first inning.
its been a while since the Twins have scored a run.
Right now it's been two outs. Glad the Twins didn't get stuck at 9 runs. (B/C teams that score exactly 9 runs win less often than teams that score exactly 8 runs.)
And this game it's Parmelee who wants nothing to do with this game.
4 strikeouts too. eww.
To be fair, those last 2 both looked pretty questionable.
Brian Dozier is now at 89 runs scored this year. Now tied with Washington's Rendon for the MLB lead.
Wonder what his bases loaded AB per AB is at now?
Out of 88 PA through yesterday, 8 have been with bases loaded, part of 33 with RISP.
Overall, he's come to bat with 71 runners: 28 on first, 25 on second, and 18 on third.
Mind as well use this post for the night cap.
Mind as well.
May vs. Verlander -- if we're going to extend this run-fest, this wouldn't be the matchup that I'd expect that to work.
This about this: If Verlander gets 5 outs, he would be the most successful Tigers starting pitcher of the series.
Kennys Vargas is having a nice series.
It's his series -- the other players are just participating
Klutch
Runners on 1st and 2nd and two outs with Schafer batting? Automatic bunt.
I like that the Twins ran up Verlanders pitch count that inning.
Aw heck, if you're going to let ii get on, at least hit him.
Even though he is probably safe, why did ii even go to third there?
Oh....
Danny Santana is approaching 300 PA this season. Is this just an extended hot streak, or is Santana going to be a useful player?
Yes, and yes
well played Mauer
JMIVGABB
Twins career doubles list (updated)
Puckett 414
Oliva 329
Hrbek 312
Carew 305
Mauer 304
...
105. Carlos Gomez 39
106t. Eduardo Escobar 37
106t. Chris Parmelee 37
106t. Chad Allen 37
That doesn't count today.
Double E has 1 double so far today.
Plouffetastic!
Ploufferiffic
Fabulous inning for May.
Lets score some more runs now.
The Tigers OF defense are not playing Santana right. haha
Arcia with a nice slide to hold ii to a single. Next pitch Miggy hits a 6-4-3. woot.
May, or May not
Going to need a 20 run inning to win this game,.
8 would do it...
Angels give up the lead run on a wild pitch in the 8th, lose 2-1 to the A's. They are now tied for first in the West.
I think that one is going down to the final week. So glad they made it more important to win the division, otherwise this would be who cares?
Angels were coming off a hot streak of beating up on lousy teams, whereas A's were slumping. Big series, but still a lot of head-to-head remaining.