its not a blow out!
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Game 51. Twins at Anaheim
The Angels mind as well be called the Twins of the West. FIVE former Twins are on the roster: Ben Revere, Shane Robinson, Ricky Nolasco, Alex Meyer, and Delios Guerra. And you know what, there is not a lot of hand wringing and blog columns upset over not having those players. Ok, maybe Alex Meyer because the Twins have no pitching right now. There will be no "David Ortiz should still be a Twin" column for any of those players.
Kyle "Im surprised he is still a Twin and not with the Angels" Gibson on the mound for the locals, JC "not Romero" Ramirez for the Angels.
Game 50 in progress
Dozier with a couple of fine plays
Game 47 in progress
In progress
Game 44. Rays at Twins.
If today is like how the rest of the season has panned out, the Twins will lose this game. Why? The Twins had have four 4 game win streaks but zero 5 gamers.
I shouldn't be such a pessimist. This team has exceeded expectations, while mostly playing a fun brand of baseball.
Hector Santiago goes for the Twins. Chris Archer for the Rays.
Game 38. Twins hosting Royals.
It may be cloudy, a bit damp, and chilly but we got baseball tonight! (tomorrow is a maybe). The Twins salvaged a win out of the Rockies series and they are 5-5 in the last 10 game. But, still in first place!
Hector Santiago goes for the Twins. He was not good against Cleveland hopefully that was just a blip and not a trend. Nate Karns pitches for the Royals. He has 10+ strikeout in his last two outings.
Game 32 Twins at Cleveland
This is a big series. Cleveland and Minnesota are tied for first place,w ith the Twins having two games in hand, a sweep could make some room at the top. The Twins have the perfect pitcher to continue a long win streak with Ervin Santana. Josh Tomlin starts for the C's. He is coming off his best start of the season (7ip 1r)
Fun fact! With his next run scored, Joe Mauer will reach 900 for his career. He is 5th on the all time Twins list, and only 4 behind Kent Hrbek. If Mauer is helathy and plays all of next year he might be able to catch Kirby (1071) and Harmon (1076 in his Twins years)
May 7, 2017. It’s Sunday!
The calendar says its Sunday. I think the calendar may be right.
Game 27. Red Sox at Minnesota.
I've been off the grid most of the day but saw the Twins DFA'd Danny Santana. I bet some National League team like the Pirates claims him.
Phil Hughes on the mound. I have a feeling its going to be one of those games where he gives up like 6 solo HRs. Eduardo Ramirez for Boston.
Oh Goody, Jack Morris is doing commentary for FSN. Bring back Torii Hunter!
Game 22. Twins at KC 7:15pm.
The Twins travel to Kansas City for a weekend series. The weather tonight looks fine for baseball, but rain chances Saturday and Sunday.
Is the the last stand for Kyle Gibson? LaVelle E Neal III seems to think so.
Maybe Gibson need a change of scenery? Or maybe he would be better suited for a bullpen role since he can't seem to make it twice through a batting order (Gibson's career slash line for 2nd time through the order: .296/.356/.472/.827 yikes!)
The Royals have Ian Kennedy starting. They are scuffling right now, going 2-8 in their last 10 games.