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ALDS Game 2 - Twins (Lopez) vs Astros (Valdez): 10/8/23, 7:03pm

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The Twins are in a pretty good position today. The key of the game is not letting Valdez go 7-8 innings, get into the Houston pen early, and sub back in all the LHB in the fifth and sixth. 

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No moral victories but I want to see competitive baseball, which we saw last night. For nearly two decades I watched the Twins be non-competitive in the postseason, I want to be able to actually enjoy

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Just now, Mortimerkenny21 said:

Oh wow, just now saw the score. They got pummeled! At least we put up a fight, but again no moral victories.

No moral victories but I want to see competitive baseball, which we saw last night. For nearly two decades I watched the Twins be non-competitive in the postseason, I want to be able to actually enjoy the games I'm watching after so much suffering.

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4 minutes ago, Joey Self said:

Uh, both the Twins and the Dodgers are down 1.  

But I was glad I wasn't a Dodgers fan yesterday morning. 

The outcome of the game is not the only enjoyment I derive from watching it. The Twins game was engaging and exciting for all but two innings. I had fun watching, even if the outcome wasn't ideal.

Whereas I turned off the Dodgers game after the second inning.

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The Twins are in good shape for the next 3 games. Lopez, Gray and Ryan will start. The Astro's used Verlander, Abreu (he was nasty) , Neris and Pressly.  I doubt these 3  Astro relievers will be able to pitch effectively, if at all, today ,  Graveman is not on the Astro's roster due to shoulder discomfort. On the other hand, the Twins have  Duran, Jax, Stewart and Varlamd well rested and available and they will also be available Tuesday, with the off day Monday,  in Minnesota and probably Wednesday too.  The Twins have had a game to get over their visiting playoff team yipps and will be fired up for a key victory today. I know Valdez is tough, but just take lots of pitches, score some runs, get to the Astro's relievers and victory will belong to the Twins. I am more optimistic today than yesterday. 

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I'll post this again in case the same thing happens. I got back from the woods in time to watch the game, but missed most of the first three innings due to Fox showing the Texas Baltimore game on FS1. They were showing the Twins on FS2 and MLB Network which I don't have. It was mostly too late but I figured out you can install the Fox Sports app for free and watch on that until the broadcast switches over. Not ideal, but works.

We're going to the game Tuesday, so let's get home tied!! 

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57 minutes ago, Joey Self said:

Uh, both the Twins and the Dodgers are down 1.  

But I was glad I wasn't a Dodgers fan yesterday morning. 

I turned it on the radio when I went to bed. Had an image of Kershaw:

 

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48 minutes ago, Linus said:

I actually felt bad for Kershaw. 

I as well. I like Kershaw not only for ball but all the. humanitarian work he and his wife both do in off-season.

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1 hour ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

The outcome of the game is not the only enjoyment I derive from watching it. The Twins game was engaging and exciting for all but two innings. I had fun watching, even if the outcome wasn't ideal.

Whereas I turned off the Dodgers game after the second inning.

This! Can’t win every game, even in the post season, but it’s fun to watch a competitive game.

no fun to watch a beat down

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4 hours ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

The Twins are in a pretty good position today. The key of the game is not letting Valdez go 7-8 innings, get into the Houston pen early, and sub back in all the LHB in the fifth and sixth. 

Gotta cash in on early opportunities.   0-12 with RISP before Jorge's blast.   Valdez can be beat.   

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3 hours ago, davidborton said:

I as well. I like Kershaw not only for ball but all the. humanitarian work he and his wife both do in off-season.

He's such a stand up dude.  Also, one of the best left handed pitchers to ever play.  I will never root for the Dodgers, but it's very hard to root against Kershaw.  

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3 hours ago, Richie the Rally Goat said:

This! Can’t win every game, even in the post season, but it’s fun to watch a competitive game.

no fun to watch a beat down

Unless it’s a 15-0 drubbing of the White Sox. . . . (Or the Yankees!).

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I’m just hoping that the wheels are working at least ok for both Lewis and Correa today. They both had moments that made me wince while watching them run yesterday.  As long as they can turn it on when really needed I’m perfectly fine with not hustling out a groundout or not trying to turn an easy standup double into maybe hustle triple. 

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9 minutes ago, PseudoSABR said:

Pretty much what everyone was thinking.

 

Ouch---  on paper looks like a spring training lineup.   I Mean i get it with Wallner and Kiroloff -Julien  not looking the best against Leftys

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6 hours ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

The Twins are in a pretty good position today. The key of the game is not letting Valdez go 7-8 innings, get into the Houston pen early, and sub back in all the LHB in the fifth and sixth. 

The problem will be home plate umpiring!   According to the Umpire Scorecards the Twins opponents In 3 games have been favored to the tune of 1.46, .96 and .43 runs.  Yesterday the umpire took the bat out the hands of 2 of our batters.

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Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

Ouch---  on paper looks like a spring training lineup.   I Mean i get it with Wallner and Kiroloff -Julien  not looking the best against Leftys need the b-team here to get off to a great start here or we could be in Trouble,  Scary    Go Twins

 

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Texas  wearing out the Young Pitcher for Baltimore,  already 4-2  2nd inning,  Need our boys to do there part ,  be great to see Texas at  Target Field   Go Twins

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Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

Texas  wearing out the Young Pitcher for Baltimore,  already 4-2  2nd inning,  Need our boys to do there part ,  be great to see Texas at  Target Field   Go Twins

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5 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

now 9-2  Garver  with a Granny, ,  Birds getting da Wings Clipped

My goodness, what a slow moving game. Only in the bottom of third.

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