Article: Royals vs. Twins, 07/01/2012, 1:10pm

[IdahoPilgrim]

Is anybody else crossing their fingers that Frankie gets through this inning?

[glunn]

Is anybody else crossing their fingers that Frankie gets through this inning?

I am full on praying.

[Scheherezade]

Pull him now!

[glunn]

I am blaming Gardenhire for this.

[Scheherezade]

I am blaming Gardenhire for this.

Morneau and Mastroianni didn't help.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Well, I don't think Frankie deserved that. A couple of bad breaks and bounces that inning, and it costs him a chance at a win.

[glunn]

Morneau and Mastroianni didn't help.

Agreed, but Liriano should not have been out there -- it was clear that he had lost it.

[Ultima Ratio]

Put a tent up, we've got a circus.

[glunn]

Gray also needs to come out -- he does not have good stuff today.

[IdahoPilgrim]

This is a worrying result for Liriano. Earlier in the season when he got in trouble, it deteriorated quickly - he couldn't find a way to buckle down and pitch his way out.

 

After he came back from the bullpen, there were a few games when he was able to do that - bear down and get those last outs.

 

It appears he is reverting back to original form.

[glunn]

Put a tent up, we've got a circus.

That was a sickening inning. Now we get to see if the Twins can respond.

[etspaceman]

Down 4 runs and you bunt?

[Ultima Ratio]

Since it was a long time ago, I want to remind everyone that Butera, batting 8th, made the final out last inning with a man on by swinging at two balls that weren't close to the zone. Now our #9 hits a triple. Yet, got to keep batting Butera in the 8-hole. Why? I know this is no good reason but why?

[DPJ]

Did Span really just bunt down by 4 runs?

[IdahoPilgrim]

Did Span really just bunt down by 4 runs?

I don't think it was meant to be a sacrifice. He was trying to beat it out for a base hit.

[glunn]

Since it was a long time ago, I want to remind everyone that Butera, batting 8th, made the final out last inning with a man on by swinging at two balls that weren't close to the zone. Now our #9 hits a triple. Yet, got to keep batting Butera in the 8-hole. Why? I know this is no good reason but why?

I would blame the man who filled out the lineup card and who kept Liriano in the game when he was clearly struggling.

[IdahoPilgrim]

That's one out of the movies. I'm glad Liriano doesn't take a loss on this.

[Jocko87]

I've noticed that Plouffe and Willingham have been homering in pairs lately.

[Scheherezade]

How come this man is not an all-star!?

[IdahoPilgrim]

How come this man is not an all-star!?

When you're the worst team in the American League, you only get one - and Mauer is deserving.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Plouffe: "Take that, Josh!"

[Scheherezade]

Goddamn, look at that Plouffe.

[glunn]

Plouffe!!!

[etspaceman]

It all started with the bunt!

[IdahoPilgrim]

This was all one inning too late. If they do this in the 5th and give Liriano a 5-run lead, he could have pitched with no pressure and gotten through six, maybe even seven.

[minn55441]

It took a while, but they solved the chen riddle.

[Highabove]

Why is Gray still in the game?

Why is Gray still on the Team??

[glunn]

Butera just made a great throw to nail the attempted base stealer. So at least he has some value today.

[minn55441]

Butera has a great arm, I would match him up against any catcher in baseball in throwing out runners. If the pitchers give him a shot (holding them close and not giving incredible jumps), he will get them 50% of the time.

[glunn]

That was a good insurance run. Now let's get another.