I recall several years ago when the Twins were good and we would go on these fairly long winning streaks, but we also managed to limit our losing streaks to no more than a few games. That trend seems to be repeating so far this year, with the team's longest winning streak hitting seven games, and their longest losing streak ending after two mere defeats. We had four of those two-game losing streaks in the first two weeks of the season, and none since. The pitching staff has been outstanding, the offense is scoring more than four runs a game, and the defense has been solid. One has to wonder, just based on historical precedent, when the feces will eventually impact the rotary oscillator. We're already starting to see some injuries whittling into the roster, and I guess if that's what it takes to get a guy batting .090 out of the lineup I'll take it. But despite my natural inclinations I'm trying cockeyed optimism on for size. Maybe this will be the year after all.
Chris Archer on the mound tonight for the Twins, he's in his tenth major league season. He has no decisions in four starts, a respectable 2.93 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts. He needs to limit the walks, he's given 9 free passes so far, but otherwise the status quo is just fine by me.
Baltimore sends Spenser Watkins out to sling for the final matchup of this four-game series. He also has no decisions in four starts, a 2.55 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 8 strikeouts. The only Twins hitter to ever face Watkins is Gio Urshela, who faced off with him once and did not record a hit.
Play ball!
sure, load 'em up for Bux...
On the board!
solo home runs dont hurt
who's in the booth with Dazzle tonight?
I know that Provus is on the IL with a non covid illness
Dick just said Thad Levine is coming into the TV booth and Morneau is going over to the radio booth for an inning.
yep, just confirmed it's Thad. nice different insights being presented
Morneau is going to the radio booth next inning.
well...Watson'd
Watson’d, although the catcher was blocking the plate without control of the ball, preventing Kepler from reaching it.
Dont mind that send. Had to take a perfect throw to get him out
I really enjoy Provus, but I almost never listen to the radio feed because of Gladden. But I just switched over because I’m interested in what he & Morneau are going to be like together.
Dazzle has been MUCH better since Provus showed up. He's doing a good job of play-by-play and throwing prompts to Justin for comments. I think it would get old if he got too comfortable doing it though
Frankly, no matter how much he’s improved at calling the game, I find the quality of his voice unpleasant to listen to for any length of time. I can practically feel his vocal cords straining.
I understand that. Still, Mike Shannon would like you to hold his Budweiser!
As long as I don’t have to drink one…
Good God no
Nah, I'm with Rhu. I've Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Dazzle.
"Love" is a little overboard
OMG BUXTON
4BUX!
450ish feet on the Buxton HR seems like 50 feet short
I hope Correa is not seriously hurt
It's not good but also maybe not terrible.
Uffda, this hasn’t gone well.
still had a winning roadtrip!
We'll just have to settle for 151-11!