Game Thread—Twins @ Cleveland 5:10 PM

[cHawk]

It honestly looks like none of our hitters care about winning. It looks like they don’t want to even be there. 3 hits in 7 Innings against 6 ERA Zack Plesac. Pathetic.

[Aggies7]

Lead off walk, and it begins

[cHawk]

I thought Robles had a good fastball, no?

[bighat]

 

Lead off walk, and it begins

Yep, here comes the blow-a-rooni.

[LVTwinsfan]

Looks like the Twins are threatening... to give up more runs

[cHawk]

STRIKE HIM OUT FFS

[bighat]

It's interesting to watch other teams play the Twins - even if the Twins get up early, they never put it out of reach. Then the opponents put together a few hits late and think "hey, we can actually win this thing" and they start bearing down. The Twins meanwhile start to mope and much like their fans, wonder who's going to blow it this time. Body language experts would have a field day with this.

[Mill1634]

Did Roberto Perez really just steal a base on us?

[cHawk]

He’s out

[LVTwinsfan]

He’s safe

[cHawk]

NO

[FlauerPauer]

Didn't Dick just say Perez doesn't run well? lol

[LVTwinsfan]

Did Roberto Perez really just steal a base on us?

yep

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Did Roberto Perez really just steal a base on us?

his 2nd steal in 8 seasons—he was due

[Mill1634]

Roberto Perez is in the 8th percentile of sprint speed. He had a minimal lead. just LOL...

[RickOShea]

Perez reminds me of 'Rube' .

[singlesoverwalks]

This game will end with an Eddie Rosario walk-off. It has been foretold.

[FlauerPauer]

Well not a terribly encouraging outing, but no runs allowed.

 

Who is going to step up for the Twins?

[USAFChief]

Apparently there's a spreadsheet somewhere that says "stolen bases are irrelevant. Just ignore opposing runners."

 

That's embarrassing.

[FlauerPauer]

Can Cave be better than that young outfielder on the 40 man?

[bighat]

6+ ERA Plesac going to pitch a complete game against the Twins.

[FlauerPauer]

And what's up with Gordon getting sent down instead of that Lin guy?

[Mill1634]

JRam....is not Derek Jeter

[Mill1634]

We've seen other teams do it this year...Cave needs to run here.

[FlauerPauer]

Alright Luis! Big hit!

[cHawk]

 

Well not a terribly encouraging outing, but no runs allowed.

 

Who is going to step up for the Twins?

 

Arraez

[FlauerPauer]

WOOO!!!!!

[bighat]

Nice job Arraez.

[Mill1634]

Was there any doubt! Of course Luis was getting a hit in that situation

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Christmas miracle