Game Thread 9-2-22 @ 7:10pm CT: Twins vs White Sox

[IndyTwinsFan]

2 minutes ago, jkcarew said:

Their best players are hurt…at least 3 guys the Twins would love to have not in the lineup tonight. Although it doesn’t explain the pitching issues as much. They’ll probably be around in 2023…undoubtably with a new mgr.

Especially with LaRussa apparently not in good health.  Hope he gets better, but stays away from the team.

[jkcarew]

1 minute ago, IndyTwinsFan said:

Especially with LaRussa apparently not in good health.  Hope he gets better, but stays away from the team.

As a Twins fan, I hope he’s managing that club next year?…but, yes…mostly just hoping he gets the health things figured out.

[IndyTwinsFan]

Sonny at 37 pitches through 3 innings potentially bodes well for a longer outing tonight.  Unless, of course, Rocco has other misguided ideas. 

[Parfigliano]

14 minutes ago, IndyTwinsFan said:

But not his O game.  At least not yet.

Cave O game checks in

[stringer bell]

This game is far from over. The Twins have had opportunities to have a big lead, but so far only up two. In that ballpark, they need a bigger cushion. This game is really big with Cleveland way behind—they have a chance to put their foot on the throat of the Sox and tie Cleveland. Losing tonight would be a real missed opportunity. 

[stringer bell]

Celestino is fine as a fourth OF, but he’s being exposed as an everyday player. 

[AussieG]

4 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

This game is far from over. The Twins have had opportunities to have a big lead, but so far only up two. In that ballpark, they need a bigger cushion. This game is really big with Cleveland way behind—they have a chance to put their foot on the throat of the Sox and tie Cleveland. Losing tonight would be a real missed opportunity. 

I have a bad feeling this might be a Pagan game

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I am sure i should know, but what are the star trek badges for?

[IndyTwinsFan]

1 minute ago, stringer bell said:

Celestino is fine as a fourth OF, but he’s being exposed as an everyday player. 

True.  Unfortunately, until Buxton and Larnach get somewhat healthy, we're just gonna have to suffer through it.

[IndyTwinsFan]

1 minute ago, AussieG said:

I have a bad feeling this might be a Pagan game

Perish the thought.  Please!

[IndyTwinsFan]

15 minutes ago, jkcarew said:

As a Twins fan, I hope he’s managing that club next year?…but, yes…mostly just hoping he gets the health things figured out.

Hope he stays away, mostly for his own sake. 

[Parfigliano]

4 minutes ago, AussieG said:

I have a bad feeling this might be a Pagan game

Dont ever say that

[wabene]

46 minutes ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

Would that make it more likely we face them in the playoffs?

Oh shite, that's how it's going to go down? 

[AussieG]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

Dont ever say that

Just catastrophizing....

[mrtwinsfan]

10 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Celestino is fine as a fourth OF, but he’s being exposed as an everyday player. 

Right now , gotta put cave ahead of him

[KirbyDome89]

18 minutes ago, jkcarew said:

Their best players are hurt…at least 3 guys the Twins would love to have not in the lineup tonight. Although it doesn’t explain the pitching issues as much. They’ll probably be around in 2023…undoubtably with a new mgr.

Twins fans have bemoaned injuries all year too, and one of those three is a paternity scratch and won't miss more than tonight's game. I just don't want to hear it from any side.

 The Sox have been a clown show all year, and despite this there was a consistent angst that they'd turn it on. They were supposed to be that team that was around this year too so.... Yeah, unfortunately it'll be with a new manager. 

Tonight's game is a microcosm of their season. An error and two walks to start the game, then getting thrown out at 2nd trying to stretch a hit into a double. Self inflicted wounds and piss poor defensive play are their trademarks. The Twins get them 8 more times after tonight; color me thrilled. 

[IndyTwinsFan]

23 minutes ago, IndyTwinsFan said:

Sonny at 37 pitches through 3 innings potentially bodes well for a longer outing tonight.  Unless, of course, Rocco has other misguided ideas. 

Starting to look like I spoke too soon. 

[Parfigliano]

WTF

[AussieG]

Good mound visit from Pete Maki

[IndyTwinsFan]

He apparently decided to start falling apart this inning.  Poor timing on his part.

[Game7-91]

2 minutes ago, KirbyDome89 said:

The Sox have been a clown show all year

 

2 minutes ago, KirbyDome89 said:

Tonight's game is a microcosm of their season.

Yes and yes. I thought they would eventually play better, at least pitching, but I was wrong. Defense matters. Baserunning matters. These guys have been on the golf course since Day 1. They could use a major re-set.

 

And how abt those NYY? 15-24 since ASG and down to Tampa tonight. Keep it going Rays....

[Parfigliano]

Im confident the Chisux can manage 2 more errors this game

[sampleSizeOfOne]

17 minutes ago, IndyTwinsFan said:

20 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Celestino is fine as a fourth OF, but he’s being exposed as an everyday player. 

True.  Unfortunately, until Buxton and Larnach get somewhat healthy, we're just gonna have to suffer through it.

Billy Hamilton help?

[AceWrigley]

Spencer Steer debut with the Reds: 2 for 2 with 2 walks, a homerun, a double and scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth. Not a bad 1st game in the bigs.

[rwilfong86]

I think this is another game where they'll score in the first and get 0 after that. 

[IndyTwinsFan]

1 minute ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

Billy Hamilton help?

Hard to say.  But as I recall, he's not much of an offensive threat until or unless he somehow gets on base.

[downunder twins fan]

Just now, rwilfong86 said:

I think this is another game where they'll score in the first and get 0 after that. 

I'm more optimistic than that!

[IndyTwinsFan]

1 minute ago, AceWrigley said:

Spencer Steer debut with the Reds: 2 for 2 with 2 walks, a homerun, a double and scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth. Not a bad 1st game in the bigs.

Good for him!

[KirbyDome89]

4 minutes ago, Game7-91 said:

 

Yes and yes. I thought they would eventually play better, at least pitching, but I was wrong. Defense matters. Baserunning matters. These guys have been on the golf course since Day 1. They could use a major re-set.

 

And how abt those NYY? 15-24 since ASG and down to Tampa tonight. Keep it going Rays....

It'd be nice to see them play well in NY. My confidence level that'll happen is low.

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, rwilfong86 said:

I think this is another game where they'll score in the first and get 0 after that. 

Chisux D gonna cough up at least one