Three extra innings games, all won by Twins affiliates. Unfortunately, Rochester could not force extra innings. A big day for Jorge Polanco.
Game 132: Hughes Corporation 1, Levale Speigners 6
Happy Birthday–August 28
Joe Yeager (1875)
Dode Paskert (1881)
Aaron Ward (1896)
Charlie Grimm (1898)
Paul Bowa (1918)
Tony Gonzalez (1936)
Tom Satriano (1940)
Lou Piniella (1943)
Mike Torrez (1946)
Ron Guidry (1950)
Joel Youngblood (1951)
Darren Lewis (1967)
Jay Witasick (1972)
Tom Shearn (1977)
Carlos Quentin (1982)
Paul Bowa is the father of Larry Bowa and the grandfather of Nick Johnson. He was a minor league infielder who reached as high as AAA, and later became a minor league manager in the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization.
We would also like to wish a very happy birthday to bhiggum.
August 28, 2014: My Theory Is…
Skinner likes dog food.
2014 Game 132: Twins at Royals
Hughes vs. Hendriks. Kaufmann Stadium. The Tigers aren't in first. What's not to like?
Well, the local nine are 58-73. That's not to like. The Royals are the opposite, and I have to say I like the team and have nothing against the fanbase, so if my team loses here, I suppose I can live with it. ESPN just did a thing on the state of the world the last time the Royals made the playoffs - Back to the Future being released in theaters, for instance - so I guess they're our Pirates this season.
Minor Details: Games of August 26
Another strong start for Jose Berrios. A huge day for Stuart Turner. Lewis Thorpe does well before running into pitch count issues.
Game Recap #131: Nolascos 1, Gordons 2
Oh, Ricky, you're so fine.
Mr. Big – To Be With You
Damned if this song hasn't been stuck in my head for some reason.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-4gxTzsu-g
1992
Fun side note: apparently Mr. Big is big in Japan.
Happy Birthday–August 27
Hal Janvrin (1892)
Peanuts Lowrey (1917)
Joe Cunningham (1931)
Jim King (1932)
Ernie Broglio (1935)
Joe McCabe (1938)
Ed Herrmann (1946)
Buddy Bell (1951)
Mike Maddux (1961)
Brian McRae (1967)
Jim Thome (1970)
Jose Vidro (1974)
August 27, 2014: Half a Generation Apart
I'm glad I'll see my sister in less than a week, so we can make up for the awkward talk we had yesterday, which seemed like it was between strangers. We're not great at keeping up.