GAMES THREAD 9/4/2020: Twins vs. Tigers 1:10 PM CDT, Twins @ Tigers (@ Target Field) 4:10 CDT

[USAFChief]

and nice swing, rook!

[denarded]

Sano has now struck out 9 times in 14 at bats and and grounded into 2 double plays vs Detroit this year not good

[twinbythebay]

 

Why do we assume that Dobnak will fall apart in the sixth? 

Why do you assume that he wouldn't? My point is that we have no idea what would've happened if they had left him in for the 6th, but if you're asking me who I trust more to hold onto a two run lead and get six outs, I would pick Duffey and Rogers over Dobnak 10/10 times.

[rdehring]

If I were Rooker right now, would be standing on first with tears streaming out of my eyes.

 

Congrats young man!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

 

he went 5 innings.

Ah...

 

I just assumed the fact i didn't see a save credited...

 

But the save credit was on the next line.

 

Oh well.

 

I've had egg on my face before.

[Danchat]

Yeah, there we go Rooker! That's what I'm talking about!

[USAFChief]

I hope Avila isn't hurt bad. Not a fan of Tortuga behind the plate.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I do like the Peanuts gallery...

[twinbythebay]

Twins hit three balls over 100mph last inning, including Rooker's single at 112.2! Hopefully that's a sign of good things to come...

[twinbythebay]

 

I hope Avila isn't hurt bad. Not a fan of Tortuga behind the plate.

I think the Twins organization in general agrees with you there...

[sampleSizeOfOne]

 

I hope Avila isn't hurt bad. Not a fan of Tortuga behind the plate.

I hope he isn't hurt bad independent of how good Tortuga plays.

 

But i do suppose i appreciate not being reminded of it by passed balls and stolen bases.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

 

and nice swing, rook!

I look forward to hearing ya say that for years!

[John Kelsey]

Both of those hits could have been outs with our normal guys out there. 

[TwinsCD]

Can't dive for that one, Rooker.  You had zero shot at it and now a runs scored because of it.

[Diesel]

That's why I would rather have Rosario in right

[USAFChief]

Woof. Gonzo's lack of range hurts, as does Rooker's.

[LVTwinsfan]

Minnesota Tigers?

Root for the home team?

It’s all so confusing.

[LVTwinsfan]

Can't dive for that one, Rooker. You had zero shot at it and now a runs scored because of it.

Both runs would have scored anyways

[srjr19]

Am I to understand that there are no starting pitchers at the alternate site?  I've said it before but nothing like wrecking the bullpen on the Friday of a weekend series.

[USAFChief]

Both runs would have scored anyways

Which does nothing to invalidate the point.

[Shaitan]

 

Wisler and Thielbar have been absolute godsends this season... I'm starting to think this Wes Johnson fella knows what he's doing.

I hope so.

 

But we said that about Perez last year too.

[USAFChief]

Thats not a hit, FFS.

[Aggies7]

"Brent Rooker, it is your time to show what you've got"

 

not the ability to dive 15 feet, apparently

[USAFChief]

runs, please.

[LVTwinsfan]

Which does nothing to invalidate the point.

He’s a rookie, cut him some slack, even if he stays on his feet he still might not get to the ball so it’s past him anyways, lots of Twins veterans out here making bonehead plays on a daily basis

[twinbythebay]

Hoo boy, looks like that defense from the White Sox series has returned. Making some of these plays in the field would go a long way towards preserving some of our bullpen arms.

[USAFChief]

He’s a rookie, cut him some slack, even if he stays on his feet he still might not get to the ball so it’s past him anyways, lots of Twins veterans out here making bonehead plays on a daily basis

Indeed there have been, which again, does nothing to excuse THIS bonehead play.

[USAFChief]

wow.

[FlauerPauer]

Even the Tigers can throw two actual starters in a double header....

[twinbythebay]

 

I hope so.

 

But we said that about Perez last year too.

Woof, don't remind me... So he's not perfect, but I'll take him over Neil Allen or Rick Anderson any day.