Nothing like playing the Tigers to cure what ails you so Twins are hoping to add to their victory total as we head into the dog days of summer. Matt Manning on for the Tigers and it's his first start back after being on the 60-day DL for shoulder problems. I'm guessing he's on a pitch count so hopefully the Twins can get lots of bats against that bullpen. Chris Archer on for the Twins after having his start moved back a day, perhaps the extra rest will get him to pitch into the 6th inning.
I usually write these in the morning so no word on trades but by game time we will know if the Twins upgraded their roster at all for this 60-game stretch run. (Narrator: They did in fact upgrade their roster).
Looks hot and sunny for a 6:40p first pitch.
Trade Deadline Taco Tuesday here at Chez Hayes: the star was grilled lamb merguez with heirloom cherry tomatoes from the garden, Chihuahua cheese, and Hatch chile, garlic, & lime salsa. Homemade no-churn Butterscotch Moose Tracks ice cream for dessert.
[Homer Simpson drool gif]
Merguez is one of God's gifts.
So I guess Fulmer made the long walk between bullpens?
I'm all excited by these trades, but this starting outfield is sure something.
Brent Rooker is back in the AL Central.
Contreras!!!
I can't believe Arraez tagged up in that hit to short LF. But it worked!
If Archer is only good for like 13 outs, why dont the use an opener see how for that pitcher goes and then put Archer in
This is an interesting idea. When Archer was in Tampa, had they started experimenting with openers?
The Rays started using an opener in 2018, the year when Archer was traded to Pittsburgh. However, it looks like Archer never pitcher after an opener in his 17 starts with the Rays that year.
The tigers should not be competitive in this game yet here we are tied up and looking to take the lead
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