GAME THREAD: Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins, 06/17/2023 at 1:10 p.m. Central Time

[OvertheHill]

Buxton/Correa past two games. 
0-16, 9 K’s. 
 

 

[rwilfong86]

1 minute ago, UpstateNewYorker said:

Tough to watch his at bats right now. 

If I am the Twins I would put him in center to see if it at least sparks his offense and if he gets hurt, it isn't like he is contributing anyway.

[Tlaker]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

Mets my 2nd team.  Twins then Mets.  Its been a fun year.  I about popped a vessel when they signed Verlander.  Burnt money.

Ouch…. feel for you bud. Your excitement in April must’ve been through the roof! Max and Justin?

[RickOShea]

How many of you are heading out after the game to get your propane tanks filled?

[cHawk]

Duran needs to get three outs.

[IndyTwinsFan]

1 minute ago, rwilfong86 said:

If I am the Twins I would put him in center to see if it at least sparks his offense and if he gets hurt, it isn't like he is contributing anyway.

Interesting thought.  I kinda like it.

[Parfigliano]

3 minutes ago, OvertheHill said:

I made it back just in time to see that scintillating Buxton AB.  What. The. Heck. 

OPS now .726 and falling fast

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, Tlaker said:

Ouch…. feel for you bud. Your excitement in April must’ve been through the roof! Max and Justin?

Really disliked Verlander signing from day one.

[RickOShea]

This game is far from over.

[OvertheHill]

I think that Lewis guy is going to be OK 

[tony&rodney]

Just now, rwilfong86 said:

If I am the Twins I would put him in center to see if it at least sparks his offense and if he gets hurt, it isn't like he is contributing anyway.

I might agree but don't feel like I know what exactly is the situation with Buxton. I mean, it is really very odd that Buck has yet to put on a glove this year. I heard he hasn't even taken fly balls, but don't know about that either. I just feel sorry for him because he is helpless right now. He looks like he is suffering.

[RickOShea]

Just now, RickOShea said:

This game is far from over.

unless we turn a DP

[Blyleven2011]

One out to go ...

[rwilfong86]

NICE TURN!!

[cHawk]

1 minute ago, RickOShea said:

This game is far from over.

[Blyleven2011]

Twins win , THE TWINS WIN ...

Two bad teams  that can barely hit the ball , I almost  fell asleep...

[Tlaker]

Winner!

[rwilfong86]

1 minute ago, tony&rodney said:

I might agree but don't feel like I know what exactly is the situation with Buxton. I mean, it is really very odd that Buck has yet to put on a glove this year. I heard he hasn't even taken fly balls, but don't know about that either. I just feel sorry for him because he is helpless right now. He looks like he is suffering.

If he is injured he needs to go to the IL to free up a spot for someone who can give 100% and contribute. 

[cHawk]

5 minutes ago, cHawk said:

Duran needs to get three outs.

AND HE DID!

[Squirrel]

WINNER BLIZZARDS FOR ALL!

[Parfigliano]

Winner winner had chicken last night for dinner.

Really quick game.

[Danchat]

Heck of a bullpen game!

[RickOShea]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

Winner winner had chicken last night for dinner.

Really quick game.

Pitch clock or 2 terrible offenses who don't have long innings, scoring runs?

[Parfigliano]

8 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

How many of you are heading out after the game to get your propane tanks filled?

That was pre-game activity here.

[Blyleven2011]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

WINNER BLIZZARDS FOR ALL!

Georgia mud fudge for me ,  I'll let you know when I'm in town  ...

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, RickOShea said:

Pitch clock or 2 terrible offenses who don't have long innings, scoring runs?

Both.

[Squirrel]

Great game! Love a pitcher’s duel!

[IndyTwinsFan]

9 minutes ago, tony&rodney said:

I might agree but don't feel like I know what exactly is the situation with Buxton. I mean, it is really very odd that Buck has yet to put on a glove this year. I heard he hasn't even taken fly balls, but don't know about that either. I just feel sorry for him because he is helpless right now. He looks like he is suffering.

I think he desperately wants to contribute positively, but since he's not playing defense, it seems as though he's taking chances at the plate, that he probably otherwise wouldn't be taking.

Hence, things aren't going well at all for him.

[Parfigliano]

17 minutes ago, OvertheHill said:

Buxton/Correa past two games. 
0-16, 9 K’s. 
 

 

Buxton 6 ks last 8 ABs

[Robert Floren]

 

Twins win when they pitch a shutout.  Otherwise not much.