Game Thread: Twins (Lopez) @ Cardinals (Mikolas), 8/1/2023 @ 6:45 CT

[NotAboutWinning]

Just now, 9moons27 said:

That sidearm flip by Polanco wasn't even close.

Get used to watching those and holding your breath.

[USAFChief]

10 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

That's what I was thinking.  But on the appeal the umpire ruled safe. So the Twins reviewed the play and the appeal was overturned

I don't think Rocco actually appealed. I think he asked the 1st base ump to ask for help. 

After they got together and called him out, St Louis appealed.

[USAFChief]

ruh roh

[Nine of twelve]

43 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

One good thing from the non-trade deadline: I don't have to look at Carlson's hair for more than 3 games per season.

 

Don't know why it took so long for me to think of this. Must be slipping.

 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

22 minutes ago, OvertheHill said:

This is a lot of weirdness for 5 innings. 

I was into weirdness before um... it was weird.

[USAFChief]

Just now, Nine of twelve said:

Don't know why it took so long for me to think of this. Must be slipping.

 

Yes.

 

note: it was Motter's hair anyway. Not Carlson.

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

ruh roh

Jetson are on Boom 8-9 MDT.  I record every night

[Jocko87]

I low key love the not so subtle FU of Pagan being the first bullpen arm after the break.

[USAFChief]

Not liking that 2 strike pitch to Arenado.

 

 

[USAFChief]

"In play, run(s)" please

[UpstateNewYorker]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Not liking that 2 strike pitch to Arenado.

 

 

I thought Walner had a chance to get the runner out at home, Not a great throw. 

[USAFChief]

Wouldn't the catcher be yelling "cut 3" or "Let it go", on that play, Roy?

[mrtwinsfan]

17 minutes ago, 9moons27 said:

That sidearm flip by Polanco wasn't even close.

He has zero chance at 3rd base with that arm,  2b or d.h. is Polos best 

[Timbo]

17 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

He easily could have 3 errors this game

Polanco first up. Redemption

[OvertheHill]

Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

He has zero chance at 3rd base with that arm,  2b or d.h. is Polos best 

Really he should be DHing but, you know…..

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

He has zero chance at 3rd base with that arm,  2b or d.h. is Polos best 

DH is out as Byron is an anchor in more ways then one there.

[Nine of twelve]

21 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

Can we do Springsteen’s OG version instead? 

You are missing the beginning of the story. The Boss was very inspired by this song, which is one of the reasons he let Manfred Mann cover "Blinded By The Light".

 

[OvertheHill]

Good call on Solano. 

[USAFChief]

This is now multiple times they've PH Solano for Gallo in RBI situations. Against RH pitching, no less.

That should be a clue, Falvine.

[OvertheHill]

Called it. 

[mrtwinsfan]

22 minutes ago, NotAboutWinning said:

Get used to watching those and holding your breath.

And to think,  Former ALL-STAR At Shortstop

[OvertheHill]

If that’s called “professional hitting” what do we call what Gallo is typically doing out there? Sort of makes one wonder.

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, OvertheHill said:

If that’s called “professional hitting” what do we call what Gallo is typically doing out there? 

Professional non-hitting.

[UpstateNewYorker]

3 minutes ago, OvertheHill said:

If that’s called “professional hitting” what do we call what Gallo is typically doing out there? Sort of makes one wonder.

 

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Professional non-hitting.

Amateur Hour?

[USAFChief]

13 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

"In play, run(s)" please

I blame me.

[mrtwinsfan]

Strange a.b.  Carlos

[USAFChief]

Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

Strange a.b.  Carlos

Multiple pitches to hit hard, including strike 3 taken.

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, UpstateNewYorker said:

 

Amateur Hour?

Amateurs don't get paid $11 million. Not that he deserves that.

[Parfigliano]

Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

Strange a.b.  Carlos

Should have signed the Correa that mashed strike 2 instead of fouling it off.

[cHawk]

Time for bad jokes.

Do you know why baseball games are best played in the nighttime? It's because bats are nocturnal.