Game Thread: Twins @ Red Sox, 6:10pm cdt, 7/26/2018ad

[twins_89]

That took some guts to let Gibson rack up 120 pitches while having to face Betts, Benintendi, and Martinez.

[Blake]

Blyleven is probably smiling from ear to ear right now.

 

That was incredible, Mr. Gibson!

 

And, kudos to you, Mr. Molitor, for letting Mr. Gibson go out for the 8th.

[operation mindcrime]

Serious question, is it legal to throw this many pitches?

When Molitor goes to Cooperstown this weekend I hope he never returns!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I set you up nicely

Should i rest on my laurels or return the favour?

[VATwinsFan]

So I ask the question again, what was the point of having Rodney pitch yesterday with a 6 run lead?

[Blake]

 

Is this advertising for Gibson or is Molitor actually trying to win the game? You decide.

Yes.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

We have to keep Gibson. He's the guy that can go into New York or Boston and not get rattled.

POTN !!

[Han Joelo]

Wow.  Gibson has planted his flag.  That was, in my opinion, an ace-like outing--the kind that lifts a team up, not just by limiting runs, but through leading by example.

[Squirrel]

 

 

...um...

Yeah ... I just reread that. I should've read that before posting.

[wabene]

Gibby!!! You have arrived my friend

[wabene]

Gibby!!! You have arrived my friend

[tvagle]

Love Gibson being pumped up...maybe, just maybe act like you've done it before...especially on July 26th

[mrmpls]

A run or 3 would be nice here

[Danchat]

 

So I ask the question again, what was the point of having Rodney pitch yesterday with a 6 run lead?

Molly would probably say "to keep him fresh". Y'know, always gotta make sure everyone but Magill gets enough reps.

[Squirrel]

 

 

DOUBLE STANDING OVATION FOR GIBBY!!!!

I think he deserves a 'Touch 'em all!' standing ovation.

[LaBombo]

Is this advertising for Gibson or is Molitor actually trying to win the game? You decide.

Given Molitor's odd reliever usage decisions, I think maybe... both?

[wabene]

There is no way I would trade Gibby rite now. The kind of pitcher you build around

[curt1965]

Gibson was excellent, but there seemed to be a collective failure on the part of baserunners and middle management to grasp the time-space continuum as it relates to advancing from third to home.

LOL!

Best quote of the year!

[mrmpls]

Big Game Gibson!

[tvagle]

 

So I ask the question again, what was the point of having Rodney pitch yesterday with a 6 run lead?

Warming up...getting the walks and hits used up...he has an appointment tonight...needs to visit Boston Harbor as part of nationalization contract he signed last week

[Aggies7]

Looks like it’s gonna be a 1 run lead for FRE. I’ll keep drinking

[Mill1634]

What would be the more calm experience, Gibson at 120 pitches, or FRE?

[Aggies7]

What would be the more calm experience, Gibson at 120 pitches, or FRE?

Gibson, but zero chance of that

[LaBombo]

Yeah ... dripping is far better than oozing ... oh, the images ...

 

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Rod dog time.

[mrmpls]

Bremar= Buckle up. spot on Richard

[Han Joelo]

Wait, the Twins get another crack at Eovaldi on Sunday?  Nice trade, Boston.  

[yarnivek1972]

So I ask the question again, what was the point of having Rodney pitch yesterday with a 6 run lead?

1) There were few options left

 

2) He only threw 15 pitches. He’ll be fine.

[TwinsCD]

As you get in the car, please reach up and pull the restraint down until you hear it double click.  Please keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times and secure all loose articles before entering the car.  Enjoy your ride on the Fernando Rodney Experience here at Six Flags.

[VATwinsFan]

 

Looks like it’s gonna be a 1 run lead for FRE. I’ll keep drinking

Heavily I hope.