Game Thread: Twins @ Blue Jays, 6/3/22, 6:07PM CDT (4:07PM PDT)

[PDX Twin]

Just now, LA VIkes Fan said:

20 pitches for Duffy and can't get through the 7 8 9 hitters without walking someone. 

But 20 pitches means RB won't be tempted to give him the 9th.

[rwilfong86]

Just now, jorgenswest said:

Good work from Duffey.

I'm glad to see him have a good bounce back. Hated the walk but got through unscathed. 

[Mill1634]

So...Jax for the 8th and Smith for the 9th (or vice vera?)

[mrtwinsfan]

2 more runs pleez, i do not trust Duffey in the 8th

[Mill1634]

I imagine that Chi-Chi is being sent back to STP after tonights game and Derek Rodriguez will have his contract purchased. He hasn't pitched since the 27th and isn't listed as a probable pitcher for either game this weekend for the Saints, and it would make sense for the Twins to want a long man up with Smeltzer and Bundy going the next two days.

[IndianaTwin]

5 minutes ago, PDX Twin said:

Cedar Rapids leading against the Lansing Lugnuts. One of the great names of MiLB, although I do think that Lansing Boils would be a good alternative.

I could see them having a lot of offensive eruptions. 

[Richie the Rally Goat]

21 minutes ago, jorgenswest said:

Before we second guess Baldelli what would be your plan to get to the end of the game? Can Cotton go any further? Give Hamilton or Minaya a shot at the bottom of the lineup? Close with Smith or Duffey? I think I want Smith ready to try to put a fire out instead of starting an inning. I think fire season may soon be upon us.

Minaya for the 8th. Too bad Duran pitched yesterday. Prolly Smith 9th

[PDX Twin]

1 minute ago, Richie the Rally Goat said:

Minaya for the 8th. Too bad Duran pitched yesterday. Prolly Smith 9th

Given the circumstances, this may be the only game this weekend in which we have a chance to win. I'd use Duran tonight.

[Parfigliano]

Home plate ump calls obvious balk.  Not Angel at 1B.  He is less then useless

[Mill1634]

Stealing third is the most exciting thing in baseball (besides stealing home)

[MadHits]

Nicky G feelin it

[Mill1634]

SOME GOOD LUCK LETS GO!!!!

[PDX Twin]

Twins' chances are Arraezing!

[rwilfong86]

Small ball manufacturing a run 

[PDX Twin]

I know what the radar gun says, but those pitches sure seem to get to the plate quickly.

[IndianaTwin]

8 minutes ago, Mill1634 said:

Stealing third is the most exciting thing in baseball (besides stealing home)

Though Skip Caray once described watching Greg Maddux legging out a triple as beating out the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports. 

[wsnydes]

"Canada has less gravity than anywhere else on Earth"

Note to self...if I want to lose weight, move to Canada.

[wsnydes]

And also, what is the exchange rate on runs?  Where has this been?

[rwilfong86]

Arraez with a strike !

[PDX Twin]

Guerrero makes Sano look positively svelte.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Did we win yet?

[PDX Twin]

Interesting graphic on BSNO. Bundy and Berrios have the same record, and the better ERA belongs to ......... Bundy!

[tony&rodney]

Palacios is a really good shortstop. There are no questions about his footwork, hands, range, or arm. He is fun to watch.

[mrtwinsfan]

Mr Bremer, im just hoping he gets a hit b4 his next B,day

[Richie the Rally Goat]

22 minutes ago, PDX Twin said:

Given the circumstances, this may be the only game this weekend in which we have a chance to win. I'd use Duran tonight.

With Smith for the 8th, it looks like your wish may come true

[USAFChief]

9 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

"Canada has less gravity than anywhere else on Earth"

Note to self...if I want to lose weight, move to Canada.

Canada gas less gravy than anywhere on earth??

 

Gonna need a link on that one, I'm afraid.

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, Richie the Rally Goat said:

With Smith for the 8th, it looks like your wish may come true

Gonna bet it's Jax.

[CRF]

BUXTON!

[Parfigliano]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Canada gas less gravy than anywhere on earth??

 

Gonna need a link on that one, I'm afraid.

Boom.

[Richie the Rally Goat]