Game Thread: Twins (López) v Guardians (Giolito), 9/4 @ 5:10pm CT

[wabene]

Getting ahead of things, but hopefully the only pitchers used tonight are Lopez and Headrick. Winder only used 5 pitches last night so maybe him too. 

[SwainZag]

As someone who pretty meh about"waiver-gate".... this is why.   Giolito was terrible with the Angels and continued on tonight.   

[Parfigliano]

4 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

I’ve said this before—Royce (despite his injuries) has a chance to be what we were hoping for Buxton to become. 

Said it at least 3 times.

[IndianaTwin]

3 minutes ago, wabene said:

Getting ahead of things, but hopefully the only pitchers used tonight are Lopez and Headrick. Winder only used 5 pitches last night so maybe him too. 

Or perhaps Varland, to get the feel of coming in in relief in an MLB game. 

[Mortimerkenny21]

6 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

I’ve said this before—Royce (despite his injuries) has a chance to be what we were hoping for Buxton to become. 

[Brandon]

I wat to see Lopez finish with at least 12 strikeouts so he can take over the lead in the AL.

[IndianaTwin]

2 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I wat to see Lopez finish with at least 12 strikeouts so he can take over the lead in the AL.

Only 3 so far on 55 pitches through three, so doubtful. 

[rwilfong86]

Let's see if Lopez can strand another runner

[GusGus11]

Guardians really make Pablo work. Kinda got his number a bit

But hes limiting the damage and thats really all that matters tonight.

[mrtwinsfan]

7 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I wat to see Lopez finish with at least 12 strikeouts so he can take over the lead in the AL.

Against these guys ,  Not gonna happen,  i bet under 8.5

[rwilfong86]

On a side note Jorge Lopez was waived by the Marlins and re-acquired by Baltimore. Hopefully he can be the guy he was for them last year.

[Parfigliano]

17 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I wat to see Lopez finish with at least 12 strikeouts so he can take over the lead in the AL.

These guys aren't free swingers like TC

[mrtwinsfan]

1 minute ago, rwilfong86 said:

On a side note Jorge Lopez was waived by the Marlins and re-acquired by Baltimore. Hopefully he can be the guy he was for them last year.

I believe the Orioles lost there closer, , to injury last week

[PDX Twin]

2 minutes ago, rwilfong86 said:

On a side note Jorge Lopez was waived by the Marlins and re-acquired by Baltimore. Hopefully he can be the guy he was for them last year.

Meaning the Twins passed on him! Great decision!

[rwilfong86]

Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

I believe the Orioles lost there closer, , to injury last week

You are correct. 

[Danchat]

Just checking in... man, Lewis is a beast. 

[RickOShea]

Just now, rwilfong86 said:

You are correct. 

Bautista will be missed, despite an occassional blown save. when he's on, he' a beast.

[mrtwinsfan]

Pleez  no Stealing here

[rwilfong86]

Just now, RickOShea said:

Bautista will be missed, despite an occassional blown save. when he's on, he' a beast.

With Cano they are arguably the best back end bullpen in baseball

[PDX Twin]

Lewis is up with the bases loaded. It definitely couldn't possibly happen again, could it?

[rwilfong86]

Can Royce get another??

[CRF]

Lewis again with the bases juiced! Can he?

[mrtwinsfan]

Royce ,   !!!!!!!!!

[Parfigliano]

7 minutes ago, rwilfong86 said:

On a side note Jorge Lopez was waived by the Marlins and re-acquired by Baltimore. Hopefully he can be the guy he was for them last year.

Been there done that.

[Cris E]

It'd be fun to get the three consecutive granny  thing a week after missing it.

[GCTF]

Do it again. Just do it.

[stringer bell]

No injuries please.

[Squirrel]

1 hour ago, wabene said:

C'mon bats, let's chase Giolito in honor of the classy Kyle Farmer. 

You called if. I credit you with the runs so far

[Beast]

What more can be said about Royce Lewis at this point.  Holy cow. 

Lopez may get through 7 here, which is massive.

Correa, despite his troubles this year, still has his head up and is active in the dugout (cheering guys on, talking with others, laughing, etc.).  The leadership is still there.  Even the biggest haters have to respect that.

Overall, this feels like somewhat of a statement game.

[GCTF]

Acceptable