2018 Twins Game Logs

Game 9 — Astros at Twins

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Game two against the Astros and their murderer's row of pitchers. Dallas Keuchel has been decent this year with a 3.27 ERA and 0-1 record. He in fact responsible for half of Houston's losses this year. Jake Odorizzi on the mound for the Twins, and looking to add to his stellar opening day outing.

Game at 7:10. Will be a little warmer, but not much. Would be nice to get some hot bats to warm up the crowd.

91 thoughts on “Game 9 — Astros at Twins”

  2. Assuming there's a reasonable chance of success, I like using the challenge here. even though it's the bottom of the first inning.

  6. Escobar wouldn't exactly be the first one I'd think of to bat cleanup, but all we really need now is a single.

  12. Looks like another night where the bullpen is going to have to soak up some innings. I think Berrios' CGSHO broke the starters (or its the cold weather)

  13. Aaron Sanchez has completed seven no-hit innings. Unfortunately, it's a four-walk, four-strikeout performance so far.

        1. Also looked up Mauer's rank in PA as a Twin. He's third, 382 behind Puckett, 569 behind Killebrew.

          1. Yeah, he should pass Puck by the All Star break.

            Mauer will pass 1000 strikeouts this season too

            1. Hunter has 975 and Puckett has 965. Killebrew is at 1314. Mauer is going to finish this season first or second in everything but home runs.

  24. Well, we got the run back, at least. And after more than an hour, we've already completed two innings!

  26. Walking the leadoff hitter every inning is not really the recommended procedure for a pitcher.

  28. That last pitch looked like it was well in the strike zone, but the catch was crossed up a bit and the ump gave him a ball for a walk.

  33. Just left work and settled in at Copper Trail for a Copper Scotty. A fine Wee Heavy. Wanted to invite Nibbish but he left without saying good bye. I would accept a lead off double from Lamerre to make me feel better.

      1. Admittingly, I was slow on the invite as a couple patrons were arguing with a server on tax of all things. A very small amount of tax. Do people realize we charge tax based on what the state/local gov'ment tells us to collect? Next time buddy!!

          1. sounds good on the beer next week! I thought the square tables would have helped your game. 😎

      1. True. But he really isn't doing any harm playing once a week and making an occasion pinch hit/ run appearance.

        1. He does have a pretty good strike zone knowledge, which would be useful on occasions when someone temporarily turns Delmonesque *glares at left field*

  39. Dick Bremer talking about Tippy Martinez picking off 3 runners in one inning, well there is video!

  40. Just realized that yesterday's double was the 100th Joe Mauer hit I have seen in person.

  44. yikes

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