Game 54 -- Twins vs. Royals 6/4/12

[Shane Wahl]

vs. LHP Will Smith

 

1. Denard Span LF

2. Ben Revere RF

3. Josh Willingham DH

4. Justin Morneau 1B

5. Ryan Doumit C

6. Trevor Plouffe LF

7. Brian Dozier SS

8. Alexi Casilla 2B

9. Jamey Carroll 3B

 

SP: Cole DeVries

[Shane Wahl]

Good day to rest Mauer anyway.

[CDog]

Now, that's not the actor Will Smith, right?

[2003freak2003]

vs. LHP Will Smith

 

1. Denard Span LF

2. Ben Revere RF

3. Josh Willingham DH

4. Justin Morneau 1B

5. Ryan Doumit C

6. Trevor Plouffe LF

7. Brian Dozier SS

8. Alexi Casilla 2B

9. Jamey Carroll 3B

 

SP: Cole DeVries

 

Plouffe in left. Correct?

[IdahoPilgrim]

Span is in CF, Plouffe is LF.

[TwinsGuy55422]

Let's keep the winning ways going!

[TwinsGuy55422]

Hopefully Mauer doesn't miss more than a couple games.

[Mr. Ed]

Hopefully Mauer doesn't miss more than a couple games.

 

These are the Twins. LaVelle says already he's guessing the whole series.

[IdahoPilgrim]

 

These are the Twins. LaVelle says already he's guessing the whole series.

I betcha he forces Gardy to put him in no later than Wednesday - he's on a mission to prove to the fans here that he's not injury prone and tough enough to play through minor ailments.

[Mike Sixel]

I admit to being fascinated that Butera is not the catcher....

[NorthwestTwinsFan]

I betcha he forces Gardy to put him in no later than Wednesday - he's on a mission to prove to the fans here that he's not injury prone and tough enough to play through minor ailments.

I would rather see him rest a couple days rather than rush back and injure the thumb even more. But you're right, I think he is out to prove he's more durable this year.

[John Bonnes]

Attaboy Willingham.

[NorthwestTwinsFan]

Willingham gets things started with a 2-run bomb. Twins offense needs to put up a big number tonight.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Good first inning for DeVries - slightly more pitches than I like, but solid start.

[Dilligaf69]

I betcha he forces Gardy to put him in no later than Wednesday - he's on a mission to prove to the fans here that he's not injury prone and tough enough to play through minor ailments.

 

Try to swing a bat with a sprained thumb...then try to do it in the big leagues!

[TwinsGuy55422]

Carroll says, "That's what you get for playing me so shallow!"

[IdahoPilgrim]

**sigh** it's gonna be one of those days...

[glunn]

Dozier could probably use an off day.

[NorthwestTwinsFan]

The few times DeVries keeps the ball in the infield, the Twins fielders can't make a routine play. Embarrassing..

[TwinsGuy55422]

You need to make the plays that professionals are supposed to make. COME ON!

[glunn]

Nice fastball by DeVries to end the inning.

[Mike Sixel]

Does anyone still think Casilla has a future? Over 1000 ABs, and he still can't hit or field. He's just not good.

[TwinsGuy55422]

Way to get out of that inning Coley Boy!

[TwinsGuy55422]

Nice jack, Mornie!

[NorthwestTwinsFan]

Morneau crushes one. That was a no-doubter.

[glunn]

Does anyone still think Casilla has a future? Over 1000 ABs, and he still can't hit or field. He's just not good.

He makes some nice plays then makes horrible errors. And his hitting is mediocre. But until we get someone better, he needs to play.

[TwinsGuy55422]

Back to back long balls. Way to go Trev!

[striker_86]

Nice homer. Morneau is swinging a hot bat right now! We need it! 2 run lead isnt enough though

[NorthwestTwinsFan]

He makes some nice plays then makes horrible errors. And his hitting is mediocre. But until we get someone better, he needs to play.

I agree. He probably has no real future with the team, but right now he's the best they can do.

[glunn]

Nice HRs for Morneau and Plouffe. Great comeback from a bad 4th inning.

 

With all the high draft picks that the Royals have enjoyed, you would think that their pitching would be better.