It would be cool to have another big time first inning tonight. The Yankees are off to a great start to the season, sitting at 8-5. Yet they are already 5 games back in the standings due to Tampa's even hotter start. The Twins (9-4) are in first in the AL Central two games ahead of Cleveland.
Louie Varland gets his first start of the season after getting called up yesterday
Hey, dw's gamelog PH BA is 1.000
I'd be fine with the Twins piling up several runs and then playing to a tie the rest of the game like last night.
"No, Louie, the ol' Razzle Dazzle doesn't work at the major league level."
Also: bandbox
should have saved some runs from yesterday for today
Varland wore #49 last year this year he is #37
Other famous Twins 37s include Juan Centeno, Jim Hoey, Adam Johnson, and Mike Pelfrey
As did Tony Oliva until someone decided Jim Snyder & Vic Wertz were unworthy of a single digit.
These road pinstripes have grown on me. I was not interested in bringing them back, but I like the more subtle stripe and the contrast of the red against them.
Nestor, 1984 Gary Gaetti called and he wants his mustache back.
#RISP0R
It always throws me for a loop when big ol Aaron Judge is patrolling CF.
LaTroy just mad the same comment 😆
Neighbor just invited me along to Ted Drewes, so at least I'm winning!
Overall, Varland looking pretty good out there!
If it worked for Bradke...
Agreed! Not exactly an easy assignment for a young pitcher.
Eight strikeouts and only one walk bodes very well. Six hits but unfortunately half have left the bandbox.
We're just two HBP and a Gavin Sheets misplay away from tying this game up
I laughed.
Bandbox in the Twins favor!!
C4
GARLICK!
Bold move of Rocco to pitch Pagán in the Bandbronx, but this time it paid off.
The rare Buxton walk.
He walked twice in one inning yesterday!
There we go!
C2.
we appear to be in some sort of alternate timeline.
Lopez throwing filthy pitches out here. I love it.
I’ve seen this whole game, but man, do I just not feel like watching this Yankee half-inning.
Against my better judgment, I watched. What is happening in New York?!
Twins are winning. As is Pagan - bizzarro
pitchers best friend!
Yesterday the Twins bludgeoned the Yankees for 11 runs. Today they come back against the bullpen and hold on for the win. Who is this team and please keep this up.
I will say, logging into MLB.com and the lede story is about the back-to-back Yankme’s HRs had me … irritated. Imagine my surprise to select the ‘Scores’ tab and find the Twins with a come from behind win!-)
puppies! fireworks!