Game Thread: Twins @ Royals, 8/22/20 at 6:05pm CT

[PDX Twin]

 

Randy Dobnak, king of double plays...

 

Yup, but did I hear them say that he had none this year going into this game?

[Sielk]

Yup, but did I hear them say that he had none this year going into this game?

I don't know, I didn't start watching until now. But if he doesn't get double plays it can only be due to no runners being on base. The amount of ground balls he gets is insane.

[IndianaTwin]

 

Yup, but did I hear them say that he had none this year going into this game?

 

Correct. And only four last year, so he’s close to matching that total. 

[LVTwinsfan]

Note to Dick Bremer: The Royals are not a sister team to the Twins , they are a hated rival, and we need to treat them as such. If that bothers you maybe you could take Steve Physiocs job

[stringer bell]

We might need more than four runs to win tonight.

[bighat]

Nice "D", Randy.

 

Insurance runs matter! Let's tack on some more, enough of this 4-run nonsense.

[h2oface]

Odorizzi had a glove, too. That's how you play pitcher, Dobnak. See the ball, catch the ball. Use your glove. Also... he actually looks for the ball.

[Danchat]

 

We might need more than four runs to win tonight.

Are we allowed to do that? In our previous 8 games against them, we've scored more than 4 runs once (6).

[stringer bell]

Didn’t Dobnak catch another line drive like that earlier this year?

[BeatTheRich]

This is getting personal: that's three line drives in two nights directly at our pitcher. I liked how nonchalant Dobnak was after catching that shot.

 

Time to turn it on, guys.

[LVTwinsfan]

Odorizzi had a glove, too. That's how you play pitcher, Dobnak. See the ball, catch the ball. Use your glove. Also... he actually looks for the ball.

easy for you to say

[USAFChief]

Man, remember when we had a tough lineup? That was awesome.

[Danchat]

That's the second time Soler has reached on catcher's interference. What's going on, Avila?

[bighat]

Good grief now we're giving away free passes on catcher's interference? More than once?

[LVTwinsfan]

Soler is actually trying to hit Avillas glove

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Note to Dick Bremer: The Royals are not a sister team to the Twins , they are a hated rival, and we need to treat them as such. If that bothers you maybe you could take Steve Physiocs job

I am fine not hating 'em.

 

Can't get 'em when they least suspect it if they always suspect ya...

 

That is the real joy about sibling rivalries.

[USAFChief]

Why did Dobnak start the 6th?

[USAFChief]

Some Molitor level pitching staff management there. Dobnak was lucky to get through the 5th.

[LVTwinsfan]

I am fine not hating 'em.

 

Can't get 'em when they least suspect it if they always suspect ya...

 

That is the real joy about sibling rivalries.

Its no wonder why the Twins have a hard time beating this team

[bighat]

Big spot for the Duff Man here. Let's go Tyler.

[LVTwinsfan]

I think if Soler wants a free pass that bad, next time up give him one, Nolan Ryan style

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Why did Dobnak start the 6th?

Same reason for catchers interference.

 

The interconnectedness of things.

[Bandit34]

In my opinion, the Royals have never been a hated rival. I have always admired and deeply respected them. I can't even really think of a player that has played for them that I dislike. The White Sox and the Indians are the Twins' rivals. 

[bighat]

Avila having a very odd inning to say the least.

[Twodogs]

Duffy is starting to worry me a little. Seems like his velo is not as fast.

[Vanimal46]

Duffey gives up one run on the season and now he’s unraveling.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Double your putouts with double pla ball.

[BeatTheRich]

The Royals have been whiners and moaners this year when playing the Twins. Squash 'em.

[LVTwinsfan]

In my opinion, the Royals have never been a hated rival. I have always admired and deeply respected them. I can't even really think of a player that has played for them that I dislike. The White Sox and the Indians are the Twins' rivals.

lol, the Twins will never Minnesota nice their way to a championship, Go Royals!

[Twodogs]

Why did Dobnak start the 6th?

He was only at like 76 pitches. Gave up an interference call and what most SS would have probably turned into a DP? I think he left with like 80 pitches? Had he got those two outs he'd still be in there.