Game Thread: Twins (Gray) @ Blue Jays (Kikuchi), 6/9/23 @ 6:07 CT

[CRF]

I've seen this movie before and I don't like the ending. Gray goes 6-7 innings, and gives up 1 run on couple hits or a solo shot. He gets pulled and the Jays get another run or two off our pen. Meanwhile, we scratch across a run on a ground out or WP, and we lose 3-1. Sound about right? 

[PDX Twin]

9 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

I count three guys I want playing in this lineup, maybe 4. That's it. Seriously awful lineup options.

A couple of "might someday bes," a couple of "has beens." and a bunch of "never were or will bes."

[Squirrel]

Respect for ALL needs to be adhered to. It’s not just about one another, it’s about everyone in and around the games, too. Frustrating times for sure, and we’ve given a lot of leeway on that. But commenting on players’ wives and suggesting players have no heart or desire … come on. Do better.

[IndyTwinsFan]

1 minute ago, CRF said:

I've seen this movie before and I don't like the ending. Gray goes 6-7 innings, and gives up 1 run on couple hits or a solo shot. He gets pulled and the Jays get another run or two off our pen. Meanwhile, we scratch across a run on a ground out or WP, and we lose 3-1. Sound about right? 

In a word, Yes.

[PDX Twin]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

Respect for ALL needs to be adhered to. It’s not just about one another, it’s about everyone in and around the games, too. Frustrating times for sure, and we’ve given a lot of leeway on that. But commenting on players’ wives and suggesting players have no heart or desire … come on. Do better.

How about "playing like they have no heart or desire"? Is that permitted here?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

[OvertheHill]

He golfed that! 

[Nine of twelve]

MAT blast!

[CRF]

Well...I was wrong. Thanks MAT!

[Danchat]

Tell ya what, I certainly did not see Michael Taylor hitting 9 HRs by this point... or by the end of the season!

[IndianaTwin]

Putting out the welcome MAT!

[Nine of twelve]

1 minute ago, Danchat said:

Tell ya what, I certainly did not see Michael Taylor hitting 9 HRs by this point... or by the end of the season!

You took the words right out of my brain!

[PDX Twin]

2 minutes ago, Danchat said:

Tell ya what, I certainly did not see Michael Taylor hitting 9 HRs by this point... or by the end of the season!

He has had to adopt the "Twins' Way." 

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, Danchat said:

Tell ya what, I certainly did not see Michael Taylor hitting 9 HRs by this point... or by the end of the season!

The randomness of baseball. On any given day or season, the best can be the worst or the worst can be the best. Guys have career years … maybe we’re seeing one out of MAT

[IndyTwinsFan]

8 minutes ago, IndyTwinsFan said:

In a word, Yes.

Maybe a different final scene tonight?

[chinmusic]

Michael Taylor now has as many hrs. as  Vlad Guerrero, and Vladdy has yet to hit one at the Rogers Centre this year!

[ashbury]

12 minutes ago, CRF said:

I've seen this movie before and I don't like the ending. Gray goes 6-7 innings, and gives up 1 run on couple hits or a solo shot. He gets pulled and the Jays get another run or two off our pen. Meanwhile, we scratch across a run on a ground out or WP, and we lose 3-1. Sound about right? 

No.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

2 minutes ago, IndyTwinsFan said:

Maybe a different final scene tonight?

[Nine of twelve]

Gray getting tough when needed. Good job, man.

[IndyTwinsFan]

Whew!!

[IndianaTwin]

14 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

Even with Molitor in the radio booth, we still have a Gladden sighting. 

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, IndyTwinsFan said:

Whew!!

 

Just now, IndianaTwin said:

Even with Molitor in the radio booth, we still have a Gladden sighting. 

You two confuse me! I see one post and think it’s the other and see the other post and think it’s the one!

[Irishman]

Larnach in PH for Garlick.   Why wasn't AK PHing instead?

[IndianaTwin]

Just now, Squirrel said:

 

You two confuse me! I see one post and think it’s the other and see the other post and think it’s the one!

I live in Indiana. Indy lives in Indy. (I think.)

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, IndianaTwin said:

I live in Indiana. Indy lives in Indy. (I think.)

Oh, well that clears things right up! 😆

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, Irishman said:

Larnach in PH for Garlick.   Why wasn't AK PHing instead?

Maybe saving him to pinch hit for someone else? Like … take your pick. Solano?

[IndianaTwin]

4 minutes ago, Irishman said:

Larnach in PH for Garlick.   Why wasn't AK PHing instead?

I'd guess because of the bases being empty. Save Kirilloff for the hope of having runners on when Solano or Castro are up. 

EDIT: Like Squirrel said. 

[IndianaTwin]

3 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

Oh, well that clears things right up! 😆

But neither of us are FROM here. Go Hawks (the Caitlin Clark variety). 

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, IndianaTwin said:

But neither of us are FROM here. Go Hawks (the Caitlin Clark variety). 

Oh, I thought you were talking Chicago hockey

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, IndianaTwin said:

But neither of us are FROM here. Go Hawks (the Caitlin Clark variety). 

Now I'm confused again...🤔