Twins in the second game against a pretty decent Padres team that seems to have found its way after a slow start. Look for another gorgeous day in San Diego in probably one of the nicest MLB parks. With the Royals also surging, they've caught up with the Twins, so it would really be nice to notch a victory tonight. Regardless, should be a fun fall of meaningful baseball.
Bailey Ober on the mound and I don't think there is any doubt at this point that he's the Twins best pitcher and probably a game one starter in the playoffs. Former Twin Martin Perez on for the Padres. He's on his 4th team after departing from the Twins after the 2019 season and a recent pick-up by San Diego. It appears he still has some gas in the tank, but definitely in the twilight of has career.
Not a lot of news on when any injured Twins coming back but hopefully soon with just six weeks left in the season.
Game time 8:40
Free game of the day for those willing to stay up late.
Bases juiced for Royce!
I'm not even going to try imagine what Gameday's play description looked like
Plouffe Battey’d Garver.
Miranda TOOTBLAN
Who’s up with me? Worth it. Hopefully.
Yeah, right. Go to bed
OFFS, Okert. Had both of the first two guys and lost them in strong pitch counts and immediately surrendered the lead. Maybe I shouldn’t be watching.
Pretty atrocious appearance.
I’d blame Steven Okert, but it’s not his fault that he didn’t already lose his roster spot to a better relief arm.
I watched after the DNC.
Whatever happened to the bullpen being a strength?
I really miss Good Caleb Thielbar. His suddenly getting old has caused so many problems.