Game Thread: Twins (Ober) @ Rays (Chirinos), 6/8/23 @ 12:10 CT

[IndianaTwin]

Yeah, bench him. 😄

[stringer bell]

Zero walks so far for Lewis. He chased ball four that time.

[stringer bell]

5 minutes ago, cHawk said:

New York City?

[CRF]

Maybe that'll wake CC up and he'll get something going. 

[umterp23]

Polanco tight hamstring.  IL bound and if that is the case do bring Wallner back and sit Kepler?  Let's hope that is the transaction if his hamstring makes him hamstrung

[stringer bell]

1 minute ago, CRF said:

Maybe that'll wake CC up and he'll get something going. 

He's overdue. 

[CRF]

Well...that sure changed in a hurry. 

[RickOShea]

When Ober loses it, he really loses it.

[wavedog]

....and just like that it is all over - enjoyed the 5 minutes we held the lead

[umterp23]

Just like that TB shows why they are best team in baseball

 

[wsnydes]

That was fun while it lasted.

[RickOShea]

Poor Ober.  He knows the lack of a Twins offense puts him in jeopardy of losing this game.

[stringer bell]

81 mph slider isn't the same as a fastball. 

[Jerr]

Seems every time we get a lead and then gives it back. I've had enough, by-bye.

[killebrewlover]

6 minutes ago, umterp23 said:

Just like that TB shows why they are best team in baseball

 

And why the Twins are a mediocre team with many inconsistencies...

[TwinsDr2021]

On the radio they said they had a chance to get Raley at third, but instead the throw went home and had no chance to get him.

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, TwinsDr2021 said:

On the radio they said they had a chance to get Raley at third, but instead the throw went home and had no chance to get him.

pure conjecture.  everything is a chance with the Twins, even the most simplest of plays.

[killebrewlover]

It's offensive to call this an offensive team.  Can't believe they're actually +37 in run differential??!!

[killebrewlover]

So sad to have to admit this.  But I'm so frustrated and bored with the Twins, I actually considered switching my attention (and channel) to an episode of General Hospital on TV...

[RickOShea]

I talked to my lawyer about filing a class action suit against the Twins.  Basically, charging them with fraud and illegal insterstate commerce.  He suggested that so many would join in on the lawsuit, that the pay out would be inconsequential.

[umterp23]

Correa had a chance but weekly popped up to right and so it goes, can't hit with runners in scoring position.

[Winston Smith]

KIrilloff and Lewis hopefully will be good players going forward. Seven years in for Falvey who else do they have to build around? A few maybe he'll be good and not much else imo.

[OvertheHill]

Walks. Why'd it have to be walks.

[RickOShea]

Jax for Ober is an upgrade, right now.  Let's watch and see.

[MABB1959]

It seems like yesterday, Lewis was hot and we had a 3 game winning streak.  Couldn't wait to watch them continue. Now we are close to a 5 game losing streak with mostly unwatchable games.  Losing 2-1 was okay, still a competitive game.  But we all know being down even one run is a danger zone.  If they can't get it going this game they will fall under .500 and Cleveland too close.

[hitterscount]

Just a few innings from falling below .500. The most frustrating part is the lack intensity, fight, execution…. every aspect a reflection of the guy leading the team from the dugout (also some credit to Buxton and Correa). Some changes are necessary/needed. Start with relieving the manager. Move on to DFAing Salano and Kepler, send Garlick down and get some guys up that want to play.

[wavedog]

Anyone seen analysis if this early pinch-hitting strategy is working for us?   Maybe doesn't matter since no one is hitting. 

[wavedog]

Sloppy baseball - Minnesota trademark these days.    Team used to be know for fundamental play.  

[RickOShea]

Where's the line in the sand drawn?  When we're 10 games below .500, 20 ?, 30?........never?

[Winston Smith]

Just now, wavedog said:

Sloppy baseball - Minnesota trademark these days.    Team used to be know for fundamental play.  

That used to fall on the manager and coaches. Now it just seems to be accepted the norm.