Article: AL Wild Card Game Thread: Twins @ Yankees, 10/3@7:09pm CT

[wavedog]

That was ball 4 as well but Dozier decided to swing at a pitch he couldn't reach. I guess it is coming up there at 100

[Aggies7]

Mauer coming through in the clutch!

[Puckett34]

Rally time

[Danchat]

 

Possibly the worst swing I've ever seen from dozier. Twins should decline their postseason berth next year if they match up with NY. For all of us. I notice the rah rah fans have long since signed off

Yeah, I didn't mention at the time but all of the positivity the folks here had before the game started was unfounded. Yankees clearly have a superior team, Twins just can't win games in Yankee stadium, plus we're a Minnesotan sports team, we don't win playoff series and win new ways to screw things up.

 

I projected us to lose 6-3, so losing 8-4 is pretty close.

[LaBombo]

 

I notice the rah rah fans have long since signed off

 

Their loss. They just missed Mauer starting the two-out, four run rally.

Edited October 4, 2017 by LaBombo

[GardyParty]

Mauer with a hit with nothing happening. Have we ever seen that before? 

[wavedog]

Who called the meaningless 2 out hit? 3 more and a HR!

[Aggies7]

Yeah, I didn't mention at the time but all of the positivity the folks here had before the game started was unfounded. Yankees clearly have a superior team, Twins just can't win games in Yankee stadium, plus we're a Minnesotan sports team, we don't win playoff series and win new ways to screw things up.

 

I projected us to lose 6-3, so losing 8-4 is pretty close.

I don't think the talent gap (aside from the BP) is all that far off. But throw in the mental part and maybe now I see why the vegas line was what it was

[yarnivek1972]

Not that you would pinch run down by 4, but it should be noted that the Twins could not have if they had wanted.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Rally time

Conga line!

[jimmer]

Good night all.  Great season!

[Danchat]

Another ball called as a strike...  thought the ump was supposed to be consistent.

[LaBombo]

 

 

 

I projected us to lose 6-3, 

 

I projected the Twins to get lost and then mugged on the way to the stadium, so I was thrilled when they showed up in the dugout.

 

As always, Game Thread made it fun anyway. Thanks for a great season, everyone!

Edited October 4, 2017 by LaBombo

[Puckett34]

Dang.  Overall, good season.  Something to build upon for the coming years.  Hopefully Buxton is ok.

[GardyParty]

I hate the yankees... so... so.... much

 

Good year for the twins. Thanks for the unexpected playoff run. The top 4 teams left in the playoffs are leaps and bounds better than the twins.

[Danchat]

 

I don't think the talent gap (aside from the BP) is all that far off. But throw in the mental part and maybe now I see why the vegas line was what it was

Also should have looked up Erv's postseason stats, he's a bad pitcher in the playoffs. Now in 3 postseason starts he's given up 14 runs.

[glunn]

 

Dang.  Overall, good season.  Something to build upon for the coming years.  Hopefully Buxton is ok.

Agree.

[Riverbrian]

Great Year!!!

 

Sad to see it end. 

 

The Yankees will give the Indians all they can handle. 

[jimbo92107]

Good season, major improvements for the core position players. Solid second year for Berrios, plus a possible good mid-ro guy in Mejia. Surprising production and improvements from Polanco, better plate discipline from Rosario, Mauer's bat is back, Sano's future looks bright. 

 

Young team on the rise, needs more pitching. See ya next year!

[wavedog]

Well it was a really good season! Somewhat bitter but expected ending with the usual performance against the Yankees.

[RaoulDuke]

Disappointing but not that surprising result.  It was awesome to see them come right out of the gate firing, and then the fact that we are still a pitching staff away from competing showed up.

[rghrbek]

Great unexpected season, no complaints here (shocking I know).  It will be interesting to see what happens with Molly.  If he does not have an extension in the next day or so, my guess is he won't.  I think I am indifferent either way as FalVine need to do what they think is best but it will be interesting.

 

At least another reason for us to check TD every day!

 

Go Cleveland!

[yarnivek1972]

I don't think the talent gap (aside from the BP) is all that far off. But throw in the mental part and maybe now I see why the vegas line was what it was

Other than the pen, the biggest difference is that none, and I mean NONE, of the Yankees ever take a poor at bat. They are all disciplined professional hitters. Even their young guys. They have been for like ever. The Twins are getting there, but maybe half the lineup is disciplined. That’s a problem, especially in the postseason.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Well, it was a fine season.

 

Thanks all for the company!

[LaBombo]

Everyone be sure to stay tuned for ESPN game highlights!

 

Or just go to work on your cranium with every power tool you own.

 

On a more positive note, what an unexpectedly fun and promising season, and thanks again to all the folks who make the game threads so great!

Edited October 4, 2017 by LaBombo

[glunn]

 

Great Year!!!

 

Sad to see it end. 

 

The Yankees will give the Indians all they can handle. 

Agree, and if we can build on this season, and pick up some better pitching and keep everyone healthy  then next year could be the one.

[John Kelsey]

Fun season, bad ending. 

 

Expectations are different next year, make this team (pitching staff) better in the offseason, Falvine. 

[glunn]

 

Good season, major improvements for the core position players. Solid second year for Berrios, plus a possible good mid-ro guy in Mejia. Surprising production and improvements from Polanco, better plate discipline from Rosario, Mauer's bat is back, Sano's future looks bright. 

 

Young team on the rise, needs more pitching. See ya next year!

 

Good season, major improvements for the core position players. Solid second year for Berrios, plus a possible good mid-ro guy in Mejia. Surprising production and improvements from Polanco, better plate discipline from Rosario, Mauer's bat is back, Sano's future looks bright. 

 

Young team on the rise, needs more pitching. See ya next year!

Out of likes, but I agree with you my friend.

[Aggies7]

Other than the pen, the biggest difference is that none, and I mean NONE, of the Yankees ever take a poor at bat. They are all disciplined professional hitters. Even their young guys. They have been for like ever. The Twins are getting there, but maybe half the lineup is disciplined. That’s a problem, especially in the postseason.

Yep, and a few missed opportunities with RISP and two outs. Can't miss those chances in the playoffs. Just can't.

[Pius Jefferson]

 

More likely to happen. Mauer K's to end the game or Mauer meaningless two out hit?

 

Typical Joe.