Game Thread: Twins vs. White Sox, 9/18/19 @ 6:40pm CT

[stringer bell]

 

It’s too bad that the tigers are an absolute embarrassment to baseball and never contribute anything. Taking 2 of 3 in a series shouldn’t cost the twins any ground but it looks like it wilk

Detroit is 1-17 versus Cleveland. 

[Pius Jefferson]

 

Today I told my Indians fan coworker that it’s over. I’m an idiot.

 

Indians have six games against winning teams. Twins have 10 games against losing teams. 

[Aggies7]

This so could have been a series loss. Better watch out, the royals seems to play us tough.

[Aggies7]

Indians have six games against winning teams. Twins have 10 games against losing teams.

 

THATS WHAT WORRIES ME AS A MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN

[Squirrel]

This so could have been a series loss. Better watch out, the royals seems to play us tough.

Really? Did I read this wrong, but isn’t the Twins’ record against the Royals so far this year 9-3? It’s not 17-1 like the Indians vs the Tigers, but so far that’s pretty solid.

[operation mindcrime]

That was very disappointing!

[Squirrel]

THATS WHAT WORRIES ME AS A MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN

Always, always, always prepare for the worst. It makes winning that much better and losing ... heck, losing still sucks.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Really? Did I read this wrong, but isn’t the Twins’ record against the Royals so far this year 9-3? It’s not 17-1 like the Indians vs the Tigers, but so far that’s pretty solid.

I think because the KC games have felt competitive, unlike Tigers games.

[mickeymental]

i was certain the twins would go 162-0.

[Squirrel]

I think because the KC games have felt competitive, unlike Tigers games.

There are always going to be ‘those teams’ that make life interesting. I still think, no matter who is better, that the Twins and White Sox games are like that. Most years.

[Squirrel]

i was certain the twins would go 162-0.

Lol ... now that’s what I call a cockeyed optimist!

[h2oface]

 

Lol ... now that’s what I call a cockeyed optimist!

 

My eyes are far to innocent to read that statement.

[Squirrel]

My eyes are far to innocent to read that statement.

It’s a Rodgers and Hammerstein song from ‘South Pacific’

[Bandit34]

 

Indians have six games against winning teams. Twins have 10 games against losing teams. 

That's the scary part. Tell me something to cheer me up! I personally think that this could be a close finish, unfortunately. 

[mickeymental]

 

Lol ... now that’s what I call a cockeyed optimist!

but imagine the crushing disappointment.

[Bandit34]

"But why is he even trying for third? You could have went to second and taken a knee and tried for a 450 foot homer from Sano! This ain't Detroit, man! This is the postseason!"

 

Just a little humour for all of us on a bad night!

[Aggies7]

Really? Did I read this wrong, but isn’t the Twins’ record against the Royals so far this year 9-3? It’s not 17-1 like the Indians vs the Tigers, but so far that’s pretty solid.

Games with them have been competitive for the most part. Same with the White Sox. Twins finished 13-6 against the Sox but man it seemed like a battle most games

[Bandit34]

 

Games with them have been competitive for the most part. Same with the White Sox. Twins finished 13-6 against the Sox but man it seemed like a battle most games

Royals are a pretty scrappy team. I like them and I personally think that they will improve at a quicker pace than the White Sox in the coming years. But a lot of this sentiment from me probably comes from my great love for the city of Kansas City. Beautiful, wonderful city! Great people there too!

 

Oh and did I mention that Kauffman Stadium is the nicest stadium in baseball and it's not even close. Just my opinion. Loved every moment I spent watching baseball in that park!

[Squirrel]

Games with them have been competitive for the most part. Same with the White Sox. Twins finished 13-6 against the Sox but man it seemed like a battle most games

Not easy to watch, but maybe it’s a good thing in that they don’t get to where they need to without fighting for it. Then again, I think this team has played well above expectations all year long. It’s been a lot of fun, but I’m not really expecting them to win it all. Hope they do, just not expecting it. You know, the tempered expectations of a Minnesota sports fan.

[Aggies7]

Not easy to watch, but maybe it’s a good thing in that they don’t get to where they need to without fighting for it. Then again, I think this team has played well above expectations all year long. It’s been a lot of fun, but I’m not really expecting them to win it all. Hope they do, just not expecting it. You know, the tempered expectations of a Minnesota sports fan.

The team seems like they really really could have used a week off which would have come with clinching early. Doesn’t look like that will happen. Maybe they can still get 4 or 5 games of rest for the banged up guys

[sampleSizeOfOne]

We lost?

 

Say it ain't so!

 

Oh well...

[Pius Jefferson]

 

THATS WHAT WORRIES ME AS A MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN

 

Most of the time the teams aren't bad at making the playoffs. It's what they do once they get their that's the problem.

[Pius Jefferson]

When was the last 'this team is really looks good' home series for the Twins? They don't have the homefield advantage that Twins teams of the past have had.