Game Thread: Twins @ Indians 4:10 PM PST (6:10 PM CDT) 7/12/2019

[yarnivek1972]

Now hang a 5 spot and get Rogers out.

[MNT1996]

I love the shift so much when it works for us and when it doesn't work for the other team

[IndianaTwin]

I luuuuvvvvv the shift.

[operation mindcrime]

What a Taylor made double play!

[Blake]

Is it getting to be time for the FO to think about offering a contract to Rogers?

[USAFChief]

shift happens.

[glunn]

 

Can't keep running Rogers out there for 6 and 7 out saves.

 

They really need a couple arms that can be trusted with a late lead.

I was hoping that he could get through the 8th with 12 pitches or so.  Now that he had 16 I am hoping he is done for tonight.

[Blake]

I think we see Parker next inning.

 

I think Rogers was brought in to face Clevelands best hitters.

 

Edit: Got that wrong. Not sure I like this, because it takes Rogers off the table for at least a day.

[glunn]

It would be nice to bat around in the 9th to make it clear to the Indians that their season is over.

[operation mindcrime]

Is it getting to be time for the FO to think about offering a contract to Rogers?

Snuff style!!!

[USAFChief]

Barring a big inning, I'm guessing Rogers gets the ninth.

[yarnivek1972]

Run, Byron, run.

[operation mindcrime]

Way to lead it off Buxton!

[AlwaysinModeration]

Buxton leading off. Get on and get in.

[operation mindcrime]

Run, Byron, run.

I may not be a smart man Jenny!

[glunn]

 

Barring a big inning, I'm guessing Rogers gets the ninth.

I hope that we have a big inning, but if not, I agree with you that it's not smart to put Rogers back out there.

[Don Walcott]

Buxton is only 80% stealing this year. . . . What a disappointment.

[yarnivek1972]

Odd that Buxton didn’t attempt to steal IMO.

[AlwaysinModeration]

Buxton is only 80% stealing this year. . . . What a disappointment.

True, last year, he was much better, 100%.

[AlwaysinModeration]

Odd that Buxton didn’t attempt to steal IMO.

For as fast as he is, he’s exceedingly cautious.

[USAFChief]

 

Odd that Buxton didn’t attempt to steal IMO.

He's been reluctant to go all year, IMO. 

[yarnivek1972]

For as fast as he is, he’s exceedingly cautious.

You’re already up 2 runs. Serms like an ideal time.

[yarnivek1972]

Polanco is an extreme contact hitter. For sure going here.

[USAFChief]

pretty conservative lead, too.

[yarnivek1972]

Ooooh, that was a hanger.

[IndianaTwin]

The wheels on the Bux go ‘round and ‘round.

[Danchat]

Well, there's your stolen base you guys have been waiting for. Now can we get a hit...?

[USAFChief]

I don't think I've ever seen the 2nd base ump get hit by a throw from the catcher.

[USAFChief]

 

Well, there's your stolen base you guys have been waiting for. Now can we get a hit...?

If he steals 2nd and 3rd on Kep's AB, he scores on the Polanco short fly ball.

[LVTwinsfan]

How did this turn into a four hour ballgame