once when i was 14, i hung out and ate polish sausages with the muffs. supernova was there too. true story.
1997
(3 votes, average: 6.00 out of 10)
Loading... Francisco Liriano vs Gio Gonzalez
The MLB.com short blurb on each pitcher sounds rather similar:
Lasting just 2 1/3 innings on Sunday, Liriano clearly did not have his best stuff against the Tigers and was unable to battle through it. The lefty gave up four runs on six hits and four walks with three strikeouts.
For the second time in three starts, Gonzalez was unable to get through the fifth, leaving after 4 2/3 innings. He gave up six earned runs on seven hits, including a homer, and struck out five. His 2.67 ERA is still seventh-best in the AL.
Here's to extending Gonzalez's struggles for a third time in four starts.
TEXAS 4, MINNESOTA 1
Record - 49-56 (4th in Central, 3.0 games out of 3rd, 6.0 games out of first)
Highest WPA - Thome (2 for 4, RBI) and Baker (7.0 IP, 2R, 4 SO, 0 BB)
Lowest WPA - Dumatrait (1.0 IP, 2R) and Kubel (o for 4, GIDP)
NOTES - I'm beginning to think the 2011 Twins aren't very good.
Lucky Scott isn't the best bass player ever but man, could that dude lay down a groove.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9nwcpGZE6A&feature=related
1973
(4 votes, average: 8.25 out of 10)Loading... After suffering the beatdown for the ages, just a couple days later, the Twins are poised for - at worst - a season split. Plus, their best pitcher is going. Well, how about that?
Scott Baker 8-5, 115.2 IP, 8.48 K/9, 2.41 BB/9, 2.88 ERA, 3.35 FIP, 3.48 xFIP, 2.4 WAR
Matt Harrison 8-7, 118 IP, 5.95 K/9, 2.90 BB/9, 3.05 ERA, 3.86 FIP, 3.88 xFIP, 1.9 WAR
Is Matt Harrison the Scott Baker of the south? Their numbers are similar enough, outside of Ks, that I'm guessing he's probably underappreciated down there. Or maybe I'm just cynical because of Bert's endless whining about the bullpen and all that.
Setting aside the usual snark about Baker's unwarranted strained relationship with the jagweeds in the media, he really is having a nice season. To date, Baker's best season was 2008, and this one is on pace to surpass it.
The Twins are six games out as well as six games under, and that seems to be the way it's been for a week or two. Let's take another step in the right direction tonight.
Twins 7, Rangers 2
WP: The Dunce LP: C. Lewis
Twins record 49-55, 6 games out of first
Fangraphs should really be named fungraphs
MLB
Yesterday, Joe Mauer arrived at Ranger's Ballpark well before he needed to. He unpacked his duffel bag in the clubhouse before the game, and glanced around to ensure that no one was looking. He quickly slid his man muscles out of the bag, slipped them on, and suited up for the game acting like nothing was out of the ordinary and patiently waited for the game to start. The Ump called out, "Play Ball" and Ben Revere stepped into the box. He took a couple of pitches, but eventually hit a ground ball to make the first out. 'Lexi wasted no time, and popped out to the second baseman for the second out. Joe walked up to the dish, tugging on his uni a bit hoping that no one could see the bulge of his man muscles beneath. He took the first pitch for a strike and then deposited the second pitch into the right field bleachers. Joe Mauer trotted around the bases and thought about kissing his bicep, but decided that that would be a douchy thing to do. Not wanting to be outdone, Cuddy jacked a donger of his own in the 4th inning, and from that point on the Twins never looked back. After the game, the boys cheered for the return of the man muscles shouting hip-hip-hooray.
Get some culture inebriation at Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge. The burgers are great, the patio is splendid, and who can argue with 3 dollar surly during happy hour?
while i'm sure les paul is nowhere near the best guitarist EVAH, his name is on the guitar, so that's gotta be worth something (also, mary ain't no slouch herself). here's some fun riffing between les and mary from way back.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Df09Sodpk
1954
(5 votes, average: 7.60 out of 10)Loading... Last night was fun, too bad these teams didn't play on Monday.
Pitchers:
Twins - Dunsling
Rangers - Colby "Jerry" Lewis
Lineups:
Twins
Rangers
Go Twins!
This is horribly late, my apologies for that. Great game for the boys last night. Pavano pitched a real stinker, but the bats kept the boys in the game. Watching them make Feliz look like Matt Capps was a sweet, sweet bonus. A Rangers fan was riding me hard on Monday night, and told me to "let him know when Mauer hits something other than a single," so there was a little extra in my fist pump when Mauer stroked that double into left.
Nathan looks filthy, and it makes me happy. I hope he takes sole possession of being All Time King of Savers: Twins Division tonight so meat has that to write about tomorrow.
Final Score: Minnesota Twins 9, Texas Rangers 8
Twins Record: 48-55, 7.0 GB in the AL Central.
WP: Glen Perkins (3-1) | LP: Neftali Feliz (0-2)
While we are playing videos of dudes who own their instruments I thought I'd offer up my pick for best drummer of all time.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHulrp03qnk
Feel free to post why John Bonham or Keith Moon are in LTE form.
(4 votes, average: 8.50 out of 10)Loading...