Game Thread: Twins @ Chicago White Sox, 5/6/18 @ 11:10 AM PT (1:10 PM CT)

[Blake]

Today is day three of my Twins game thread extravaganza. Since taking on the responsibility, the Twins are 2-0. Coincidence? I hope so because no way I want to write a 162 game threads. Though, I suppose the possibility of the Twins FO offering financial remuneration might be an incentive to continue.

 

Anyway, I was taken to task about the brevity of previous posts and I protested that "brevity is the soul of wit." 

 

Of course, the response I received was a rather tacky "and you've written something funny when?" I hate it when I get a query like that where I can just hear the tone at the end of the sentence go up in pitch. 

 

 

Some stuff to think about:*

 

 

*not a selfie

 

 

Random observations from last night:

 

1. Lance Lynn did pretty well. Nice to see him make the pitches when he needed to. More importantly, no walks.

2. Rosario had 5 RBI's. Though, first time I've seen a player hit a double and "run" with his legs spread that far apart.

3. Mauer: Walk machine.

4. Umpire last night: Somewhat generous strike zone. 

5. Garver looked better behind the plate.

 

Lineups:

 

Unfortunately, again, I won't be home in time to post lineups. Hopefully one of our mods will be kind enough to pick up the slack.

 

However, Pitching for the Twins: Kyle Gibson.

 

Pitching for the White Sox: James Shields

 

[Nine of twelve]

Gibson appears to be figuring out how to translate his talent into effectiveness. And Chicago is starting the ghost of James Shields today. Extending the winning streak to 3 games would not surprise me.

[mickeymental]

only three games out of first place ...

[Vanimal46]

Did we win yet?

[Vanimal46]

Today is also International No Diet Day... So go BUCK WILD with your food choices!

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

Today is also International No Diet Day... So go BUCK WILD with your food choices!

 

You were supposed to tell me this before I had Salmon and grilled veggies for dinner. 

[Squirrel]

 

Today is also International No Diet Day... So go BUCK WILD with your food choices!

Today is also 'Wish Vanimal a Happy Birthday' Day

[Squirrel]

TWINS

1. Joe Mauer (L) DH
2. Brian Dozier (R ) 2B
3. Max Kepler (L) CF
4. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B
5. Eddie Rosario (L) LF
6. Robbie Grossman (S) RF
7. Logan Morrison (L) 1B
8. Ehire Adrianza (S) SS
9. Bobby Wilson (R ) C

Kyle Gibson (R ) P

 

WHITE SOX

1. Leury Garcia (S) RF
2. Yolmer Sanchez (S) 3B
3. Jose Abreu (R ) 1B
4. Nicky Delmonico (L) LF
5. Matt Davidson (R ) DH
6. Omar Narvaez (L) C
7. Jose Rondon (R ) 2B
8. Tim Anderson (R ) SS
9. Adam Engel (R ) CF

James Shields (R ) P

[TheLeviathan]

Grossman in the field again?  Get the Benny Hill music ready....

[Nine of twelve]

You were supposed to tell me this before I had Salmon and grilled veggies for dinner.

That sounds pretty good to me, diet or no.

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

That sounds pretty good to me, diet or no.

 

It was good... not a huge of the veggies, but then again, I'm not a huge fan of veggies in general. 

[Mike Sixel]

Hector Santiago and James Shields. Wow.

[Blake]

 

Did we win yet?

[Blake]

 

TWINS

1. Joe Mauer (L) DH
2. Brian Dozier (R ) 2B
3. Max Kepler (L) CF
4. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B
5. Eddie Rosario (L) LF
6. Robbie Grossman (S) RF
7. Logan Morrison (L) 1B
8. Ehire Adrianza (S) SS
9. Bobby Wilson (R ) C

Kyle Gibson (R ) P

 

WHITE SOX

1. Leury Garcia (S) RF
2. Yolmer Sanchez (S) 3B
3. Jose Abreu (R ) 1B
4. Nicky Delmonico (L) LF
5. Matt Davidson (R ) DH
6. Omar Narvaez (L) C
7. Jose Rondon (R ) 2B
8. Tim Anderson (R ) SS
9. Adam Engel (R ) CF

James Shields (R ) P

Thank you!

[Jerr]

FOR VANIMAL46:

 

 

[ashbury]

Today is also 'Wish Vanimal a Happy Birthday' Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t1vaF50Ks0

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Did we win yet?

Yes

 

-terday.

[Mill1634]

Yesterday i went to grad parties and came back and it was 8-2.

 

Hopefully today when I come back from baccalaureate it is also 8-2. 

[Riverbrian]

 

Since taking on the responsibility, the Twins are 2-0. Coincidence? I hope so because no way I want to write a 162 game threads. 

 

If you remain unbeaten. 

 

You will not be allowed to stop. 

 

You must keep going. 

[Riverbrian]

 

Grossman in the field again?  Get the Benny Hill music ready....

 

Just in case it's needed

 

 

 

[Circus Boy]

 

If you remain unbeaten. 

 

You will not be allowed to stop. 

 

You must keep going. 

Yes, when you're on a streak, you respect the streak.

[Riverbrian]

 

That sounds pretty good to me, diet or no.

 

I can't give you a like. 

 

I'm not a Salmon Guy. 

[Riverbrian]

 

It was good... not a huge of the veggies, but then again, I'm not a huge fan of veggies in general. 

 

I have the diet of the average Puma. 

[Blake]

 

I can't give you a like. 

 

I'm not a Salmon Guy. 

Maybe a nice puce? Or, perhaps something in a pale pink?

[Riverbrian]

 

Maybe a nice puce? Or, perhaps something in a pale pink?

 

No Thanks I'm not Hungry. 

[ashbury]

Anyway, I was taken to task about the brevity of previous posts and I protested that "brevity is the soul of wit."

This is often misquoted. Here is the correct and original version:

 

Brvty s th sl f wt. -- Wlm Shkspr, Hmlt

[Mill1634]

So much for Adrianza being defensive wizard

[BoofBonser]

Nick Gordon time. Now. 

[Mill1634]

 

Nick Gordon time. Now. 

Agree. Holy cow. 2 plays in a row

[Puckett34]

 

I can't give you a like. 

 

I'm not a Salmon Guy. 

Figured Tim Salmon wasn't on this forum.

 

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