Game Thread: Twins vs. Yankees, 7/24/19, 7:10pm CST

[Otto von Ballpark]

Sure, anything can happen but Cleveland is 15-21 against teams over .500 this season.

 

That's, uh... *quick math*

 

Not awesome.

In fairness, how many of those games were when they were trotting out Hanley Ramirez and Carlos Gonzalez, or when Jose Ramirez forgot how to hit for awhile, etc.?

 

No doubt it will be more of a challenge, though, especially if they don't upgrade via trade.

[ashbury]

Nice hit by Schoop to continue this epic rally!

 

[h2oface]

It is still a ballgame. People give up too quick. People pay to see maximum effort from pros. It is ripping the fans off to throw in the towel, and especially in the 4th!

[Danchat]

Somehow, Gibson's start yesterday appears to be the best starting pitcher performance either team got in this series.

[yarnivek1972]

Playing solitaire with a deck of 51, so to speak.

. More like 48.

[cmoss84]

Like I said, we still have a chance if we chase Happ early. Chased. Not ova yet!

[ashbury]

Mitch is going to continue the magic.

 

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

In fairness, how many of those games were when they were trotting out Hanley Ramirez and Carlos Gonzalez, or when Jose Ramirez forgot how to hit for awhile, etc.?

No doubt it will be more of a challenge, though, especially if they don't upgrade via trade.

Sure, they started the season with a deficit but they're literally the only team that has played so few games against teams over .500 and one of the only decent teams with a record that bad.

[Halsey Hall]

Dick needs to quit whining about last night...

 

Seriously, we get it. It's not a great look to cry about a single missed strike in the previous game while Yankee hitters currently continue to destroy Twins pitching.

I hear ya. I had to go into another room, I'm so sick of listening to him. I'll miss Roy telling all about how hard Sano has been working on his swing for the 100th time though.

[Bandit34]

If you want my opinion, this series has been very bad for baseball. It's like a video game. Sure, I will repeat what I said last night, I am proud of our Twins for competing with them, but that doesn't mean this series is good for baseball. This 11-10, 14-12 garbage IS BAD FOR BASEBALL.

[ashbury]

Arraez, the baserunning magician!

[Aggies7]

If you want my opinion, this series has been very bad for baseball. It's like a video game. Sure, I will repeat what I said last night, I am proud of our Twins for competing with them, but that doesn't mean this series is good for baseball. This 11-10, 14-12 garbage IS BAD FOR BASEBALL.

It’s bad for my sleep pattern

[jkcarew]

Like I said, we still have a chance if we chase Happ early. Chased. Not ova yet!

We might have to recover multiple on-side kicks....but YES, I’m with you!

[Brock Beauchamp]

Hey, everybody, a reminder.

 

SOMEHOW, IT'S STILL THE FOURTH INNING

[h2oface]

 

"Kyle Gibson gave up 5ER in 5IP and that's the best start in this series for either team."

LOL

 

Like I kept saying today, people were bashing Gibson and he's the only guy that has come within a country mile of not being terrible. If Baldelli had a bullpen, I doubt he even throws to Gregorius.

 

 

Somehow, Gibson's start yesterday appears to be the best starting pitcher performance either team got in this series.

 

Funny..... Gibson's start looks like the best of the series!

[bighat]

Odorizzi's season ERA for the season is now closing in on 4.

 

Nice to see the Twins chip away a bit.

 

 

[Bandit34]

I hate this series with a passion. It is unprofessional and ridiculous. Still, if the Twins can find a way to take 2 out of 3 in all of this mess, I would still be happy.

[Otto von Ballpark]

Somehow, Gibson's start yesterday appears to be the best starting pitcher performance either team got in this series.

Actually, I'd vote for one of the starters who didn't pitch. How does that Rush song go? "If you choose not to pitch, you still have made a choice"?

[h2oface]

Let's tie it up and send Odorizzi back out there!! 

[KirbyDome89]

Any other year I'm turning the broadcast off when NY goes up 9-3....the Twins offense certainly refuses to roll over

 

Fun to watch...

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

Actually, I'd vote for one of the starters who didn't pitch. How does that Rush song go? "If you choose not to pitch, you still have made a choice"?

Or, in this case, "You make 100% of the shots you don't take."

[MVP Nick Punto]

Jake cave still owes us a couple RBI this game.

[yarnivek1972]

Ah, perhaps shouldn’t have just packed it in last inning, Roc

I would add that leaving Odorizzi in isn’t necesarily “packing it in”. Which of Smeltzer, Torres or May do you REALLY believe is better?

[wavedog]

I think our plan is to wear their hitters out - then we make a comeback.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

I would add that leaving Odorizzi in isn’t necesarily “packing it in”. Which of Smeltzer, Torres or May do you REALLY believe is better?

[Blake]

Welp, watched Odorizzi give up his first runs, and, fortunately, mom called, because her new chair arrived.

 

Decisions, decisions: Set up chair for mom, watch the Twins get pounded.

 

Hmmm

 

Though, I note the Twins are making a comeback.

 

Just tossing this out there: how about just leaving a pitcher in, sink or swim? Can't keep abusing the bullpen, and the shuttle plane from Rochester is probably due for some maintenance, after all the flight hours it has logged.

 

Save the plane and the bullpen!

 

Free a starting pitcher!

[Aggies7]

I would add that leaving Odorizzi in isn’t necesarily “packing it in”. Which of Smeltzer, Torres or May do you REALLY believe is better?

He was pitiful. If they could have been merely average it would have been a colossal upgrade

[Richie the Rally Goat]

Cmon Alla-Smeltzer, settle down my tummy

[h2oface]

Anybody else sick of Tauchman?

[Bandit34]

Seriously, can we stop this stupid video game nonsense please!? We're setting baseball back to the 19th Century with this garbage! You're professional pitchers. Start pitching.