Game 58 - Twins vs Cubs - 6/9/12

[Seth Stohs]

Twins Lineup:

 

Denard Span CF

Ben Revere RF

Joe Mauer C

Josh Willingham LF

Justin Morneau 1B

Ryan Doumit DH

Trevor Plouffe 3B

Brian Dozier SS

Jamey Carroll 2B

 

SP: Scott Diamond

[Scheherezade]

That's a nice looking lineup. Hopefully Span and Mauer are ready to go. I just wish there was room for Parmelee.

[one_eyed_jack]

I like that lineup too.

 

Good chance to keep feasting on bad teams and continue to climb.

[twinsnorth49]

That last SO by Diamond was a thing of beauty, set that slider up brilliantly.

[glunn]

It's good to see Mauer back.

[glunn]

More clutch strikeouts by Diamond.

[striker_86]

Lets get some more runs for Diamond so he can cruise to 7 or 8 innings....

[glunn]

Lets get some more runs for Diamond so he can cruise to 7 or 8 innings....

Or maybe even a shutout?

[twinsnorth49]

That's 1st rate 3rd base play Plouffey!

[glunn]

Doooooooooooooom!

[glunn]

And Doom comes through with a double. Time to extend his contract.

[glunn]

Now if Plouffe can hit a bomb, this game will be broken wide open.

[glunn]

Way to go Plouffe -- Cubs' pitcher's era is going up with every at bat.

[striker_86]

Atta boy Plouffe! Way to blow this thing open!!

[Guest USAFChief]

Ploffesie having a nice series to date.

[glunn]

Ploffesie having a nice series to date.

He has been clutch, and batting average finally above .200.

[Guest USAFChief]

I have been genuinely impressed with Diamond since his call up. It hasn't been lucky IMO.

[glunn]

I have been genuinely impressed with Diamond since his call up. It hasn't been lucky IMO.

As usual, I agree with you Chief. I also have some hope that Diamond might be picked for the all star game if he can keep his era low.

[IdahoPilgrim]

I have been genuinely impressed with Diamond since his call up. It hasn't been lucky IMO.

We're seeing now why they took him rule 5 and then traded for him to keep him here.

 

My only concern here is he's been sitting on the bench a long time during this big inning. Hopefully he can keep his focus.

[Vegeta]

Twins are off the chain today . I don't ask for long winning streaks. Just win each series.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Twins are off the chain today . I don't ask for long winning streaks. Just win each series.

I agree. This gives them a chance to sit their starters tomorrow and give the bench players some time. And who knows, we might win that one too...

[twinsnorth49]

Nice defensive play by Diamond. I think the best thing about Diamond might be that he is as cool as a cucumber.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Nice defensive play by Diamond. I think the best thing about Diamond might be that he is as cool as a cucumber.

I've noticed that as well. When the infield botches a play, or when the umpire shafts him by calling time at the last moment, he's able to shake it off.

[twinsnorth49]

Nice job kid, way to play!

[Vegeta]

Don't wanna jinx him , but Diamond is looking like he could earn a spot in the All Star game

[mikeee]

Cubbies!!!!!

[Vegeta]

Plouffe is a damn animal lately. Absolutely killing the ball

[twinsnorth49]

Trevor Plouffe to all the haters......"How do you like me now?!!"

[IdahoPilgrim]

Don't wanna jinx him , but Diamond is looking like he could earn a spot in the All Star game

He's probably the one pitcher we have who would even be under consideration, but I can't see us getting more than the required 1 slot, and I think you have to give that to Willingham.

[IdahoPilgrim]

My oh my! Maybe there should be a mercy rule??