It's a Double Header today citizens! I'm guessing this is a makeup game from some earlier canceled game but not really motivated to confirm.
Game 1 we have Smeltzer v. Plesac and I've been pleasantly surprised at Devin Smeltzer this year. As for Plesac, he exemplifies the "Guardians have lousy starting pitchers but a lights out bullpen" vibe Cleveland has been riding this year. Let's get some early run boys.
Game 1 first pitch at 12:10p
Twins Game 1 Lineup
2B - Arraez
SS - Correa
RF - Kepler
DH - Garlick
1B - Kirilloff
C - Sanchez
LF - Gordon
3B - Miranda
CF - Celestino
Game 2 is the return Josh Winder who is pitching in the bigs for the first time since May 17. The Guardians throwing out the unfortunately spelled Konnor Pilkington. Also Jorge Polanco back in the line-up.
Game 2 First pitch at 6:10p
Twins Game 2 Lineup
CF - Buxton
SS - Correa
RF - Garlick
DH - Arraez
2B - Polanco
3B - Urshela
1B - Miranda
C - Jeffers
LF - Celestino
Audio is taking the long route to my phone; several pitches behind
The first game was rescheduled from the not-that-permanently-cancelled game from April 4.
Glen Perkins still calling Cleveland by their old nickname (pretty sure not on purpose)
Spiders?
Going to need to score a run or three
Any chance we can borrow a couple of yesterday's runs for Devin today? He's rocking
Gilberto!!! heck yeah
Luis...ball's in your court...
CORREA!
That works
good Lord -- DON'T WALK ANYONE
DON'T WALK ANYONE
DON'T PITCH ANYMORE. JUST STOP
Good grief Pagan
Pagan = Ron Davis, change my mind.
I think Alex Colome is a better comp
I hate to see the word "better" in any construct that includes either/and Colome, Pagan, or Ron Davis.
You know, Jax could have pitched another inning. No need to use everyone in both halves of a doubleheader.
sad trombone
Blown save number 12 today. I wonder where that ranks among other teams.
AL average going into today was 11 blown saves. The Astros have only 5 while the Rays have 17.
Orioles have 5; Astros have 6
Pagan threw twenty-two pitches, so I hope Rocco considers him unavailable for the second game.
Pagan threw twenty-two pitches, so I hope Rocco considers him unavailable for the
second game.rest of the season.FTFY.
Meanwhile, Taylor Rogers leads the National League in saves with 22.
Can't make any wine with those sour grapes.
*cries a little more over Paddack*
We may not make wine, but we can definitely whine.
Someone prime Luis' pump again, he's not running on all cylinders the last few games
Now THAT's the Arraez we need!
And what's with all the triples lately??
runs!!!!!!!!!!
Jorge back from the IL rocks
And that's the Polanco we need!
Keep adding on runs, boyos
Twins baseball, I guess.
I really like Provus, but I wish he'd stop with the blather about "momentum". Momentum is making plays. Losing momentum is not making plays.
that rally fell apart quickly and dumbly
Ball don't lie
Time for a big hit
time's up :/
BOMBA
Bomba don't lie
Let's bullpen-proof this one, boys
Have a day Josh Winder
He took notes when Devin was pitching
BUXTON
Guaranteed to leave Cleveland with the division lead
Happy they at least split the doubleheader but this should have been a sweep today.