Game Thread: National League vs. American League, 5 p.m. PDT

[IndianaTwin]

Don’t know if anyone’s interested in an All-Star Game Thread, but here goes. Not bothering with lineups — just offering a place for discussion if anyone’s watching and feels like chiming in. 

[IndianaTwin]

Dislike the idea of generic “American” and “National” uniforms. Much prefer the multicolor pageantry of seeing everyone in their own duds. Saw a picture of a mid-1970s National League All-Star team a few days ago and it was awesome. Also think it helps kids learning the game to see the unis from all the different teams. 

[IndianaTwin]

Best I can tell, this is the first time the Twins have had two starting pitchers make the team, but no hitters. Long careers from Harmon, Tony O, Carew, Puckett and Mauer will do that. 

[ashbury]

I hope our team wins.

[ashbury]

Incredible catch by Adolis García fighting the sun in RF!

[ashbury]

And not an easy catch in LF by Arozarena, either!

Folks, you're missing a great game!

[IndianaTwin]

5 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Incredible catch by Adolis García fighting the sun in RF!

Just about Torii robbing the guy from San Francisco. 

[IndianaTwin]

5 minutes ago, ashbury said:

And not an easy catch in LF by Arozarena, either!

Folks, you're missing a great game!

Cole is living right!

[IndianaTwin]

Cole channeling his Lefty Grove — need “clean living and a fast outfield.” 

[IndianaTwin]

(I’m a couple minutes behind, after rewinding to catch the player intros.)

[CRF]

21 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Dislike the idea of generic “American” and “National” uniforms. Much prefer the multicolor pageantry of seeing everyone in their own duds. Saw a picture of a mid-1970s National League All-Star team a few days ago and it was awesome. Also think it helps kids learning the game to see the unis from all the different teams. 

I agree. I'm an old guy and I'd like the players wearing their individual team uni's rather than "National" or "American" uni's. Wearing an AL or NL team hat would be enough for me. I've been watching the All Star Game since the mid 1960's...always enjoyed it. 

[IndianaTwin]

That bottom of the first was incredibly entertaining with Freddie and Mookie on the mic. 

[ashbury]

5 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

(I’m a couple minutes behind, after rewinding to catch the player intros.)

Fox TV seems to be a minute behind the Gameday feed, so by monitoring both I'm prepared for a feeling of time warp.

[Longdistancetwins]

Luis! No surprise.

[IndianaTwin]

1 minute ago, Longdistancetwins said:

Luis! No surprise.

Doink. 

[ashbury]

I don't see a pitch clock.  Man, is this game dragging! 

(Not.)

[IndianaTwin]

As articulate as Chris Archer was, he would have been fun to have a mic on when pitching. 

[ashbury]

Yandy Diaz!!!!

[IndianaTwin]

12 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Fox TV seems to be a minute behind the Gameday feed, so by monitoring both I'm prepared for a feeling of time warp.

Their version of the 10-second delay? 😄

[IndianaTwin]

1 minute ago, ashbury said:

Yandy Diaz!!!!

Just another game of swinging for the fences. Not a single sacrifice bunt yet. 

[IndianaTwin]

Okay, Sonny. How about a quick 10-pitch inning and safely get back on the plane back home? 

[Longdistancetwins]

4 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Okay, Sonny. How about a quick 10-pitch inning and safely get back on the plane back home? 

Close.  Nice job, Sonny, against some genuine All-Stars.

[mrtwinsfan]

46 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Best I can tell, this is the first time the Twins have had two starting pitchers make the team, but no hitters. Long careers from Harmon, Tony O, Carew, Puckett and Mauer will do that. 

Dont Forget  Laudner

[IndianaTwin]

A few more pitches than ideal for Gray, but good enough for a throw day. 

[mrtwinsfan]

Sonny Looked Good,  3rd time all star,  1st time getting in the game 

[mrtwinsfan]

Braves  vs Rangers,  game 

[IndianaTwin]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Dont Forget  Laudner

Trails only Brian Dozier in career All-Star Game OPS as a Twin. 

(Laudner doubled in his only AB. Dozier homered.)

[IndianaTwin]

4 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Dont Forget  Laudner

Looking at the list at https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/bat-all-star.shtml is interesting. 

[IndianaTwin]

Carew had 36 plate appearances as a Twin. Reflective of always batting at the top of the order, with smaller rosters, when teams tried to win. 

Unfortunately, he was only 5 for 31 in those plate appearances. 

[mrtwinsfan]

3 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Trails only Brian Dozier in career All-Star Game OPS as a Twin. 

(Laudner doubled in his only AB. Dozier homered.)

Every time they introduce Tim Laudner as  Former Twins ALL-STAR , i CRINGE