Game 41 - Twins @ White Sux - 5/22/12

[J-Dog Dungan]

Wow, another double off of a deflection by a Sox defender; this means that they should be catching certain balls, and aren't quite getting there.

[Guest USAFChief]

Did the Sox sign Marquis last night and throw him in the rotation?

 

It appears they did indeed.

[J-Dog Dungan]

And Willingham finally comes through against Floyd and makes him pay for walking Mauer. DOPE!!!!!!!!!! Morneau hits a three-run dinger on an 82 (seriously? That slow?) mph 2-seam fastball!

[Vegeta]

Justin Morneau says "get off me ball"

[IdahoPilgrim]

Is this a sign of the times? The Twins have an 8 run lead, and I'm nervous and just hoping they can hold it!

[NorthwestTwinsFan]

The last thing you want to do is start walking guys with an 8 run lead.

[J-Dog Dungan]

I have to say, the first pitch to dunn, at least on Gameday, looked like a really, really good pitch. Same with the second pitch to Konerko. This ump appears to have a seriously small strike zone. Good job by Walters to get Konerko to GIDP.

[J-Dog Dungan]

Looks like Morneau is truly back; he has hit two home runs in the last several games and not showing any signs of pain in his wrist.

[J-Dog Dungan]

Dozier just doesn't have any luck tonight, that was his 3 K of the evening

[Alex]

I have to say, the first pitch to dunn, at least on Gameday, looked like a really, really good pitch. Same with the second pitch to Konerko. This ump appears to have a seriously small strike zone. Good job by Walters to get Konerko to GIDP.

Yeah, I'd say it's been erratic.

[J-Dog Dungan]

Ohh, Walters had better be careful, hitting someone after one of your guys was hit, and especially against a division rival, is just asking for trouble later...:|

[Vegeta]

I don't think it's too much of a worry. Esp after he threw one about 10 feet wide, right to the backstop.

[J-Dog Dungan]

After coming on for the extremely ineffective Floyd, Stewart has only allowed two baserunners and has three strikeouts. He has also only thrown 44 pitches in 3 1/3 innings, where Floyd threw 88 in 3 2/3. Hopefully, Stewart won't be available tomorrow, because after our breakout against Floyd he has shut us down.

[J-Dog Dungan]

Walters has continued his effectiveness, as he has thrown only 79 pitches in 7 innings of pitching. He has only given up 3 hits, allowed only one run, struck out four, and walked two.

[J-Dog Dungan]

Our first look at O-Dog as a member of the Sux! )

[twinsnorth49]

A real pitching coach

Guess he took the night off

[Chance]

I like how often Walters changes speeds. When they guess right they put a good swing on it but it is mostly guess work. Try to name the pitch or the speed, it is always changing in the same situations. Hes going to allow a few homers. But I think even when he cools off and he will, he can still pitch in the majors. I like this kid

[Ultima Ratio]

P.J. Strikes out the side???!!!??? Nice! And please don't let this be a fluke first few starts. Thanks. Love beating up on them smelly sox.

[J-Dog Dungan]

That's stamina for you, Walters is still able to throw a 91 mph fastball, and then he follows it up with a 78 mph slider. He then throws practically the same pitch sequence to Escobar, and induces another strikeout. Walters has only thrown 89 pitches; do the Twins let him come back out, or do they bring in a reliever?

[twinsnorth49]

And they don't believe in pitching to impact.

Wrong apparently

[Ultima Ratio]

I hope the discussion is this: You have the ninth until you give up a hit or walk.

[twinsnorth49]

That's stamina for you, Walters is still able to throw a 91 mph fastball, and then he follows it up with a 78 mph slider. He then throws practically the same pitch sequence to Escobar, and induces another strikeout. Walters has only thrown 89 pitches; do the Twins let him come back out, or do they bring in a reliever?

He just struck out the side on like 9 pitches and has an 8 run lead.......are you feeling ok?

[Vegeta]

Cmon Walters !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[J-Dog Dungan]

Have you seen the Twins over the years? They don't always let the pitcher on cruise control finish the game. Can't think of specific examples, but I know it has happened.

[Ultima Ratio]

I wish for an O-dog K. Please.

[J-Dog Dungan]

And Hudson has fully gone to the dark side with a single off of Walters.

[J-Dog Dungan]

Wow, the Sux must be REALLY desperate to get something going if they are pinch hitting for Dunn

[Top Gun]

CG, Twins win!

[TwinsGuy55422]

Great win for the team and great outing by Walters. That is how you pitch.

[Vegeta]

And a dominate game by Walters