Game Thread: Minnesota Twins @ the Motor City Kitties, 4/12@12:10pm CT

[Circus Boy]

So I'm at work, look up the boxscore and am pleasantly surprised to see we're up 3-1, but the bases are juiced with two outs. Leave for 15 seconds and we're down 5-3. My immediate thought: That escalated quickly.

[USAFChief]

 

So I'm at work, look up the boxscore and am pleasantly surprised to see we're up 3-1, but the bases are juiced with two outs. Leave for 15 seconds and we're down 5-3. My immediate thought: That escalated quickly.

Circus Boy gives Circus Boy a Circus Boy update.

 

The circle of life...

[Mike Sixel]

 

I feel a shift in the momentum of the game.

 

sure you don't just have to go to the bathroom?

[gocgo]

 

sure you don't just have to go to the bathroom?

No, that was the 5th inning.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Actually with the online feed being so flaky, some non-trolling, good old fashioned Circus Boy updates might not be a bad idea.

 

I was tired of finding out James McCann grounded out softly and Dozier is batting now and the game is still 0-0 pure, maybe I should stay in that moment.

[ScrapTheNickname]

 

Why are we reviewing this call?  Wasn't even close!

 

That said, poor taste to play J Geils Band in the stadium the day after his death?  Too soon?

It was always too soon to play J. Geils Band ... Centerfold. Sheesh.

[Taildragger8791]

2-3 months more, I'd guess.

If they actually had the guts to cut bait on Gibson that soon we'll all be rejoicing over the change in attitude that signals for the Twins. I'm hopeful but don't necessarily expect it.

[Cap'n Piranha]

Danny: "That's a good walk right there, sets up the double play ball".

 

OR YOU COULD JUST GET HIM OUT, AND NOT NEED THE !@#$%^& DOUBLE PLAY BALL!!!!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

http://www.unbelievable-facts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crickets-640x3501.jpg

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Rookie mistake - I should have known better to make a sincere request on a game thread

[Mike Sixel]

 

Rookie mistake - I should have known better to make a sincere request on a game thread

 

Twins are losing 5-3. Shockingly, DanSan has no hits.

 

this has been your Mike Sixel update (which isn't as cool as circus boy)

[diehardtwinsfan]

on the bright side, Duffey is doing well.

[diehardtwinsfan]

I'm disappointed in GameDay not being able to capture Breslow's new arm angle...

[Vanimal46]

 

DanSan has no hits.

 

No..... You don't say?!

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/shocked_moriarty.gif

[Blake]

 

Right about now, someone needs to explain to me how Gibson and Santiago aren't the same guy again.

The real answer to your question: Santiago isn't afraid to pitch up in the zone? (I've not been able to watch Santiago a lot but it appears to me he does pitch up in the zone better than Gibson.)

[operation mindcrime]

Please deliver Castro!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Twins are losing 5-3. Shockingly, DanSan has no hits.

 

But from what I hear, he has displayed his "just-shy-of-the-warning-track" power on a couple occasions today.

[operation mindcrime]

Come on Escobar!

[mikeee]

walks will haunt.

[rghrbek]

Pinch run buck for Castro?

 

Yes

Edited April 12, 2017 by rghrbek

[wavedog]

Good use of Buxton as Pinch-runner

[Vanimal46]

Ballgame. Tofu dinnah.... 

[rghrbek]

Twins finish with 4 walks and 4 hits.  Love it that they are walking as much as they have but wish the bats were not as dormant...

[mikeee]

 

walks will haunt.

Not today!!!!

[Aggies7]

welp, we'll always have that magical first week to hang out hat on. now back to the stink.

[Blake]

Crud.

[Blake]

 

Ballgame. Tofu dinnah.... 

With a side of Kale...

[gocgo]

Until Gibson stops nibbling and trusts his fastball, it will be more of the same.  I'm sure he looks at it as one that got away.

[Vanimal46]

 

With a side of Kale...

 

And quinoa.... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TobvW77tuwQ

[hybridbear]

That was a very disappointing game. I turned it off after the grand slam by Detroit.