Rochester wins a marathon. Grand slams in New Britain and Beloit. Chris Parmelee has nothing to learn in Rochester.
Game 108: Twins 4, Red Sox 6
The Twins missed a series sweep at Fenway by one game. According to someone, they last swept the BoSox in Boston in our World Championship year of 1991. They managed only 6 hits but recorded 3 runs in the top of the 9th (HR's by Willingham (28!) and Doumit (11)) to make the finale interesting.
Revere extended his hitting streak to 19 games with a single leading off the first - the longest hitting streak since ii made it to 23 games in 2007. He's currently batting .323/.354/.383 and is a staple in the lineup since being recalled from AAA, playing in 73 games for the Twins this season and starting in center on Sunday. He also had a really nice over-the-shoulder catch and completed a double play with his throw to second.
In other news, Blackburn wasn't very good - pitching 5 innings and allowing 9 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 4.
Before the game, the Twins traded Danny Valencia to the Red Sox for outfielder and 21-year-old prospect Jeremias Pineda. Juicy was immediately sent to AAA Pawtucket. There are rumors that Nishioka has been recalled. I didn't really care to confirm.
August 6, 2012: Luck
...I just don't have it. Yesterday's game was the only one of the Sawks series I saw from beginning to end.
Happy Birthday–August 6
Sam Mertes (1872)
Sherry Magee (1884)
Ray Blades (1896)
Jim Turner (1903)
Prez Jones (1905)
Clem Labine (1926)
Ray Culp (1941)
Andy Messersmith (1945)
Ken Phelps (1954)
Ron Davis (1955)
Bob Horner (1957)
Stan Belinda (1966)
Chris Heintz (1974)
Luis Vizcaino (1974)
Goldfrapp – Train
Bolt is fast.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFg3DRjqxZA
If there were an Olympic event for running backwards maybe Bolt would pad his stats like Phelps.
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Loading... 2012 Game 108: Twins at Red Sox
Today, something called Franklin Morales, who walks a decent number of guys but strikes out waaaaay more and otherwise seems fairly legit, plays host to Nick Blackburn, who occasionally walks guys, never, ever strikes them out, and has no legitimacy whatsoever (shine up that beer sampler for me, klawitter!).
Still, sometimes Mauer conquers all, and he's in there today - catching, even - so I'll stick with this team as they hit the two-thirds mark on the season.
Game 107 Recap: Aceves vs. Mauer
DeVries had a very DeVries-ian start, Revere, Casilla, and Carroll came through in the clutch, and our bullpen did another fantastic job.
You're not allowed to talk about those things.
We come to praise, not bury Joe Mauer, for heroic feats, both in power (taming monsters) and patience (ball 3. seriously.)
August 5, 2012: Jeebus Saves!
Well played, Mauer.
Happy Birthday–August 5
Hiraoka Hiroshi (1856)
Pepper Bassett (1919)
Bill Pleis (1937)
Dwight Siebler (1937)
Tommie Aaron (1939)
Nelson Briles (1943)
Bernie Carbo (1947)
Rick Mahler (1953)
Dave Rozema (1956)
Steve Gasser (1967)
John Olerud (1968)
Carlos Pulido (1971)
John Wasdin (1972)
Bobby Kielty (1976)
Mark Mulder (1977)
Eric Hinske (1977)
Carl Crawford (1981)
Right-hander Steve Gasser did not play for the Twins, but was in their minor league system for four years before being traded to the Mets in the Wally Backman deal. A second round draft choice, he did not play in the major leagues.
Minor Details: Games of 8/4
P. J. Walters takes a big first step in his comeback. The Miracle is handed a win. Chris Parmelee has nothing to learn in Rochester.