Game Thread: Twins v White Sox, 4/12 @ 12:10 CT

[RickOShea]

The direction Buxton took while running, made me think he spotted a nickel on the field.

[mrtwinsfan]

1 minute ago, jkcarew said:

Exactly this. And it’s an example of not all injuries being ‘accidents’. Most guys make the ‘play’ Buxton made there a million times without incident. Also why, it’s folly to think DH is going to protect him over meaningful time period.

Maybe Rocco can petition for a Pinch Runner , this whole game is gonna make the follies   

[wsnydes]

4 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Looked like he ran out of his way to collide

Ramming speed!!!

[Mike Sixel]

14 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

I think he’s a wash. He’ll win some games and he’ll struggle for stretches. I don’t think they are planning anything from Kirilloff so that’s just bonus. Then I like Lewis but he will unfortunately probably be replacing someone who is hurt at that point. Julien may surprise, So yeah there are others but Correa is the big difference maker.

Agreed....but I'd think Gallo outhits Solano this year. Could e wrong.

[ashbury]

Jeffers on first. Capitalize!

/ I know, I know... JEFFERS ON FIRST

[Robert Floren]

Can't the Twins hit or are they continuing to face the best pitching in all the world game after game?

[wsnydes]

Just now, ashbury said:

Jeffers on first. Capitalize!

/ I know, I know... JEFFERS ON FIRST

Edit: ninja'd by OP

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, wsnydes said:

Ramming speed!!!

Change his name to Judah Ben Hur!

[ashbury]

1 minute ago, wsnydes said:

Ramming speed!!!

Approves.

[USAFChief]

Just now, Robert Floren said:

Can't the Twins hit or are they continuing to face the best pitching in all the world game after game?

No

[HokieRif]

hooray insurance

[RpR]

Castro is DA MAN, and look at Jeffers run, Run Ryan Run.

[James]

1 minute ago, Robert Floren said:

Can't the Twins hit or are they continuing to face the best pitching in all the world game after game?

Yes

[chpettit19]

Willi Castro finding his groove!

[TFRazor]

Another 10ks

[ashbury]

Jeffers scoring from first looked like a catcher for a moment there.

[Parfigliano]

Wheels Jeffers scores!!!

[wsnydes]

I've decided that I no longer like strikeouts.

 

 

In reality, I never did though.

[USAFChief]

Who had "Castro drives in Jeffers all the way from 1st" on their Twingo card?

[chpettit19]

13 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Exhibit #103925. I don't understand such a gifted player being so weird when running the bases.

Least athletic world class athlete ever.

[MNTSchmitt]

Insurance runs!

[D. Hocking]

From the radio you cannot tell as well how close things are going to be - with this game I was anticipating a head-on-head collision at home plate.

[James]

[wavedog]

Impressive running from Jeffers - no way I thought he would make it.  Way to go Castro!!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Jeffers is fast enough, i guess.

[chpettit19]

I'm only partly paying attention at work, but is there a reason they pinch hit Wallner for Julien? 

[RickOShea]

Just now, chpettit19 said:

I'm only partly paying attention at work, but is there a reason they pinch hit Wallner for Julien? 

tit for tat

 

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Who had "Castro drives in Jeffers all the way from 1st" on their Twingo card?

Me.  Dont have Jeffers triple though.

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, chpettit19 said:

I'm only partly paying attention at work, but is there a reason they pinch hit Wallner for Julien? 

Yes.

[USAFChief]

2 minutes ago, chpettit19 said:

I'm only partly paying attention at work, but is there a reason they pinch hit Wallner for Julien? 

They didnt, they swapped out to start the inning for Defense. Gordon to 2nd.

Ouch.