Game Thread: Twins @ Angels, 7/23/15, 2:35 PM CDT

[Brock Beauchamp]

More bunts like that.

 

Less bunts that result in an automatic out.

 

I don't care whether it worked or not, that was a savvy play. Fresh off a homer with two outs, that's the last thing the opposing team is expecting and it required a fantastic defensive play to get the out.

 

That's the kind of baseball I expected when Molitor was hired, not that asinine "move the runner over" crap we've seen.

[James]

Hitting the ball over the fence scores runs pretty easily.  The Twins should try doing that more often. 

[Riverbrian]

Plouffe there it is!

That blast may have sent his wife into labor.

[Brock Beauchamp]

There's the Aaron Hicks we know and don't love.

[Riverbrian]

There's the Aaron Hicks we know and don't love.

The coach in me isn't happy with the CF... SS or 2B on that Pujols Pop. I'd let my 13 year olds know it.

[JB_Iowa]

And the Twins can score without immediately giving up runs in the next 1/2 inning.

 

Who knew?

CBU:  3-0 Twins after 4.

[Brock Beauchamp]

The coach in me isn't happy with the CF... SS or 2B on that Pujols Pop. I'd let my 13 year old know it.

Yeah, that was a failure on everyone's part.

 

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[USAFChief]

 

More bunts like that.

 

Less bunts that result in an automatic out.

 

I don't care whether it worked or not, that was a savvy play. Fresh off a homer with two outs, that's the last thing the opposing team is expecting and it required a fantastic defensive play to get the out.

 

That's the kind of baseball I expected when Molitor was hired, not that asinine "move the runner over" crap we've seen.

Personally, I can do without 2 out bunt attempts, YMMV.

 

 

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

Personally, I can do without 2 out bunt attempts, YMMV.

Normally I'd agree but the timing of that bunt was perfect and the execution very good. It was a high OBP attempt.

 

Unfortunately, Featherston made a perfect play.

 

If a perfect play is needed to get the out, in my eyes you made the right call.

[USAFChief]

 

Normally I'd agree but the timing of that bunt was perfect and the execution very good. It was a high OBP attempt.

 

Unfortunately, Featherston made a perfect play.

 

If a perfect play is needed to get the out, in my eyes you made the right call.

My thought would be I would rather the hitter swing away in hopes of an extra base hit.

 

The most likely outcome of a single is, two more hits are needed to score a run, particularly with the bottom of the lineup due up.  

[JB_Iowa]

And the Angels go down 1-2-3 in the bottom of the 5th.

 

CBU:  3-0 Twins after 5.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

My thought would be I would rather the hitter swing away in hopes of an extra base hit.

 

The most likely outcome of a single is, two more hits are needed to score a run, particularly with the bottom of the lineup due up.  

My thinking is that if the runner is fast enough to beat out that bunt, they're fast enough to move to second.

 

And by forcing a play like that, you force the defense to make the play. Forcing a play often causes mistakes.

 

I think it's a good use of team speed without much risk. You're putting the defense on edge immediately after a play where you took the lead.

[Halsey Hall]

What?  Poof hit a homer?  And we are leading?  Well I'll be!

[Riverbrian]

I wonder if Scott Kazmir imagined becoming a professional trade chip.

[Riverbrian]

My thinking is that if the runner is fast enough to beat out that bunt, they're fast enough to move to second.

 

And by forcing a play like that, you force the defense to make the play. Forcing a play often causes mistakes.

 

I think it's a good use of team speed without much risk. You're putting the defense on edge immediately after a play where you took the lead.

I love me a good bunt for hit on occasion. Use all the clubs in your bag.

[FattCrapps]

Do the Angels feel bad for us?

 

Just giving away outs with terrible swings.

 

Gotta give Erv credit, but damn.

Edited July 23, 2015 by FattCrapps

[Brock Beauchamp]

I love me a good bunt for hit on occasion. Use all the clubs in your bag.

I like any play that has a high chance of success and forces the defense to do their job.

[JB_Iowa]

CBU: 3-0 after 6.  Twins.

[70charger]

Clean six for E-San. Should we just call it here, or what?

Edited July 23, 2015 by 70charger

[ScrapTheNickname]

That should go as error on Pujols.

[Halsey Hall]

Pujols is really slow!

[JB_Iowa]

CBU:  After 7 complete, Minnesota 3, LAA 0.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

All 9 innings, baby. Let's see the complete game shutout!

[DaveW]

Santana looks awesome out there. I'd let him go 8 at the very least. If its still a 3 run game I think you gotta let Perkins get back on that horse.

[James]

Sugar Shane gets on base!  

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

And then creates havoc. Where has that been lately?

[James]

I see.  Intentionally walk Hicks.  That's not something that I thought would happen... pretty much ever. 

[70charger]

Time out. They just intentionally walked Hicks?

[FattCrapps]

PH Dozier

[Brock Beauchamp]

Runs = Bubonic Plague