Game Thread: Twins (Gray) @ Cardinals (Liberatore), 8/3/23 @ 6:45 CT

[RickOShea]

7 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Indeed. A few weeks ago, my son reminded me it was the 24th anniversary of his first baseball game — Twins at St. Louis on a sweltering evening. I still have the image in my head of my 6 and 3-year-old sons in their seats, drenched in sweat. 

My first summer in Arizona, I was staying at a hotel, had the TV on, and had just got back from the bar.  It was like 1 am, and the tv announcer said current temp was 105 degrees.  Mover's remorse, immediately set in.

[IndyTwinsFan]

15 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Have to say — I became a caretaker a half-hour ago, and I’m really liking the No Ads feature. Wow!

I definitely like that feature, too.

[RickOShea]

Ryan finally found his purpose in llife.

[IndyTwinsFan]

13 minutes ago, Jocko87 said:

Honestly it was the only reason I got it.  The ad load was insane.  I'm happy to support the site but it wasn't even a consideration, the money was already spent when I saw no ads, 

Agree completely with that sentiment. 

[mrtwinsfan]

Nice to see a little Humanity,  Umps

[RickOShea]

Quickest review in history?

[Jocko87]

14 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Indeed. A few weeks ago, my son reminded me it was the 24th anniversary of his first baseball game — Twins at St. Louis on a sweltering evening. I still have the image in my head of my 6 and 3-year-old sons in their seats, drenched in sweat. 

Duran knows now too.

[mrtwinsfan]

Hell of a play C.C.

[Jocko87]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Nice to see a little Humanity,  Umps

Can confirm the plate guy did not want slippery 103 coming at him. 

[tony&rodney]

The towel delay was interesting. Teams hit Duran lately. Now, literally.

[insagt1]

one out to get. Nothing comes easy . 9th inning nerves. Duran not real sharp again.

[RickOShea]

Unbelievable!.  This guy's middle name has to be, 'drama'.

[9moons27]

Duran not getting swings and misses.

[Aggies7]

Everyday Eddie Duran

[tony&rodney]

Taylor Motter? Fastball.

[Tlaker]

Winner

[IndyTwinsFan]

Whew!!

[mrtwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, 9moons27 said:

Duran not getting swings and misses.

[RickOShea]

With some relievers, the last out is like pulling teeth.  With Duran, it's a root canal without anesthetic.

[insagt1]

Ballgame...never any doubt.....😊 So team Teflon manages to go home with a 2 1/2 lead despite going 2-6 over the last 8 games!

[tony&rodney]

Twins are a scrappy lot. Four walks and four strike outs tonight. When is the last time that the Twins only struck out four times?

[IndyTwinsFan]

Just now, insagt1 said:

Ballgame...never any doubt.....😊 So team Teflon manages to go home with a 2 1/2 lead despite going 2-6 over the last 8 games!

Go figure!

[Parfigliano]

Just now, insagt1 said:

Ballgame...never any doubt.....😊 So team Teflon manages to go home with a 2 1/2 lead despite going 2-6 over the last 8 games!

It pays to be in MLB's worst division.

[Tlaker]

1 minute ago, insagt1 said:

Ballgame...never any doubt.....😊 So team Teflon manages to go home with a 2 1/2 lead despite going 2-6 over the last 8 games!

Uffda 

[RickOShea]

Just now, tony&rodney said:

Twins are a scrappy lot. Four walks and four strike outs tonight. When is the last time that the Twins only struck out four times?

had to be a rain shortened game.

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, tony&rodney said:

Twins are a scrappy lot. Four walks and four strike outs tonight. When is the last time that the Twins only struck out four times?

Batting practice

[IndianaTwin]

Was hoping for more than 2-4 on this road trip, but after Kansas City, I’ll take it. 

Chief not being here, I think the Magic Number is now 51.  

[IndyTwinsFan]

And Sonny gets his 5th win, and first since about the end of April. 

Finally!

[IndyTwinsFan]

29 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

With some relievers, the last out is like pulling teeth.  With Duran, it's a root canal without anesthetic.

Kinda reminds me of the Ron Davis days, and not always in a positive light.

[Tlaker]

38 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Was hoping for more than 2-4 on this road trip, but after Kansas City, I’ll take it. 

Chief not being here, I think the Magic Number is now 51.  

I guess…. buuuuttt

KC trip was atrocious and could cost the team big time at the end of the season.