I wrote my first 2016 game log at the Amsterdam Airport, now my last at the Phoenix Aiport. Lest you think I'm a world traveler, these are the only two times out of Minnesota in the past year.
I don't think back in Amsterdam I would've guessed that this post would be seeing the Twins sitting in 100 losses I wasn't super bullish on the club, but man has this year been tough
Jose Berrios on the mound against a Royals club that also has had a disappointing season
Tigers kick off the last home stand of the season. Hector Santiago on the mound. Twins desparately trying to stay below 100 losses. Good luck with that.
What’s left to say? Twins play the Tigers in their long slog toward 100 loses. Gibby on the mound. Wouldn’t it be nice if he got a win -- upping his record to 6-9? Sorry, I got nothing else. Tigers in the prowl for a playoff spot, so there’s that.
Big Erv Santana back on the mound for the Twins in the proverbial first game of Fall. Kids back in school, kinda rainy forecast, home town nine 3,567 games out of first place. I'm guessing you could get a ticket for cheap if so inclined. Things to watch for: Can Brian Dozier keep up his Home Run assault on the Royals? Can Byron Buxton keep his nice little batting approach going? Now with the roster expanded what fun line-ups will we see? It's all we got folks, cherish it. Four weeks from now we won't have any Twins baseball.
When your favorite team is on a 11-game losing streak and Andrew Albers is on the mound, well good luck. If you want to hang on to something, only 30 games left. First pitch at 6:10p
Maybe we didn’t fare so well a couple of weeks ago against our arch enemy from Atlanta. I guess 25 years of pent up frustration over the 1991 World Series finally came to the surface and those dang Barves weren’t going to give us any quarter. Well now it’s payback time gentlemen and it will be the Twins’ turn to look for a little revenge. Given that it will be the last time the Twins will visit Turner Field, let’s just say the emotion’s going to be turned up to 11 on this one.
Ervin Santana on the mound versus something called Joel De La Cruz and his 0-5, 4.09 ERA. First pitch at 6:10 Central
Hector Santiago on the mound for the Twins. Or as I call him: Not Ricky Nolasco. Twins seem to be a different team that we saw in April, May, and June. You know, that team that couldn't hit, field, or pitch? Let's hope for a win and get above 20 games under .500 since... I'm to lazy to look it up... I'll say June 2nd.
Gibby on the mound for the Twins as they try to follow up on the beat down the gave the Indigious People yesterday. If Gibs can get it to the 7th he won't have Abad to help him out but who know by that time Max "Der Hammer" Kepler may have hit his 4th HR.
Cleveland needs this game as Detroit is suddenly breathing down their neck can they handle the pressure. Tune in at 6:10p.
Admit it, you’ve had this game circled on the calendar since the schedules came out last fall. Twins-Barves. Jack Morris v. John Smoltz. Red State-Blue State. North v. South. Two struggling teams trying to rekindle the glory of 1991 or at least position themselves to draft J.B. Bukauskas next June. A.J. Pierzynski’s triumphant return home.
Ervin Santana on the mound for the Twins in what may be his last chance to smell baseball for hometown nine. Weather looks glorious for outdoor baseball. I’ll be there if anyone wants to mini-caucus. And if you want to boo A.J., you won’t catch any shade from me. Want to cheer him? That works too.
Tommy Milone on the mound as The Twins once again try to get their first win in the Rob Anthony era. The Twins batting order looks decent. How long before Anthony breaks it up?
