I've spent a grand total of 7 waking hours inside over the past three days, and as such, haven't watched much baseball. I won't see today's game either. Hopefully the fellas can start the 2nd half of the season the way they finished off the first half, beating the Kansas City Royals at their house.
We finally get the chance to see the Twins' big off-season acquisition as Ervin Santana has been reinstated following his 80-game PED's suspension. Santana spent 2013 with the Royals, going 9-10 with a 3.24 ERA. Trevor May has been sent to the bullpen to make room in the rotation for Santana.
Opposition pitcher is Danny Duffy - 0-4 in his past five starts, with an 8.14 ERA and a combined 2 runs of offense in support...hey, I'll take another one like that!
Geez, they're really grippin it and rippin it out there.
Hicksies!!!!
HICKS!!!!!
Gladden was the anti-Gordo on that one.
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This game is moving pretty fast.
We are going to set a record for bunts in this series.
Santana is certainly doing his best to prove me wrong about him.
At this pace, Santana is going to have have more strikeouts than Mike Pelfrey in about 3 games.
I hate wasting these great starts. Let's throw some numbers at the board, eh?
Anything can happen, obviously, but it feels like we just missed out on our best chance to win the game.
The Royals play really good defense.
Uh huh. Gordon is unreal
Leave Sano in!
I dont like our chances with the battle of the bullpens.
Not when we continually walk the speediest baserunners
And they hit to our poorest defending outfielder.
On radio, Provus sounded like he expected Hunter to cut the ball off. I didn't see it, obviously, so I can't say whether that was a play he should've made.
Whether HE could have made the play or not is immaterial. He's not fast anymore.
Okay, then, Mr. Literal. I can't say whether it was a play that a major league right fielder should've made.
Sounded playable on the radio. Looking at the video, it maybe could have been cut off, but the relay throw was the real downfall of any chance at a play at the plate.
I'd like to have seen Santana come out to start the ninth, but I can understand why you wouldn't do that and can't criticize Molitor for making the move.
blarg
so, what was the deal on Sano's double? Did Cain think it was out? Because he just jogged part way back. Seemed like on replay that he could have gotten to it at the wall.
Some days falling asleep with the game on is the best option. Today was one of those days. I'm glad the Twins helped deliver an excellent nap.