Game Thread 6/16: Twins v A’s, Split Doubleheader, Game 1 @ 1:10pm; Game 2 @ 6:40pm

[IndianaTwin]

Miranda’s right!

[Aggies7]

Just now, AceWrigley said:

Josh Staumont aught dot aught aught to pitch as often as possible.

I have zero, none, no doubt that you are correct 

[stringer bell]

Miranda!!!

[AceWrigley]

Jose Miranda, the guy we all thought would be a clutch hitter for us this year.

[mnfireman]

Bring on the defensive replacements, please...

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Think we can hold 'em?

[stringer bell]

What will Captain Jax do for me tonight?

Just another push and I’ll be smilin’. 

[Jocko87]

34 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I heard on the Radio post-game, after game 1, Correa had 22 hits in his last 10 games. 

Most in a 10 game stretch since this guy, 2010:

 

As expected.

[Jocko87]

Platoon DH spot is 2-5 2 HR, 4 RBI.  Couldn't draw that up better.

[stringer bell]

Bleday is pretty good too. 

[IndianaTwin]

For the record, earlier today was the third time Sands was brought in to start the ninth with a 6-1 lead and the second time he needed someone to finish up for him. Added bummer this time is that it was G1, so it made Duran unavailable for the nightcap. 

[Aggies7]

Holy moly I thought that was gone 

[IndianaTwin]

Does Martin make the play?

[Aggies7]

Just now, IndianaTwin said:

Does Martin make the play?

Gosh I’d hope so haha

[USAFChief]

Winnah 

[Aggies7]

Frozen 

[TwinsCD]

7 out of 8!!!  Let's keep it going against the Devil Dogs.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Nicely done.

 

Winninner

[BayStateTwinsFan]

Nice job Griffin!

[USAFChief]

5.5 games back of Cleveland. 

[IndianaTwin]

Celebrating Mrs. IT’s early retirement from teaching with a COVID-delayed trip to Alaska. 

Winner, winner, combo platter of salmon, prawns and halibut dinner. 

[AceWrigley]

So, can I have 2 chicken dinners tonite?

[stringer bell]

Nice night at the ball yard! Announced crowd of 20K. IDK how many didn’t exchange their tickets.

Lots of lusty hitting. Varland good, Staumont an Jax very good  

I sat between some Oakland fans (they exist!) and some people obviously there for the Pride celebration. All were nice to each other and I enjoyed the experience. 

[Schmoeman5]

47 minutes ago, AceWrigley said:

Jose Miranda, the guy we all thought would be a clutch hitter for us this year.

In truth. If Lewis doesn't get hurt in game 1. Do we see Miranda? I'm glad he's here. But in what scenario does he get the chance outside of that injury?

[lecroy24fan]

The Twins are undefeated when I raise the Twins Territiry flag.

[mrtwinsfan]

2 hours ago, Aggies7 said:

I have zero, none, no doubt that you are correct 

[bighat]

10 hours ago, Schmoeman5 said:

It's a stretch. He's doing great. He's played 12 games I think. Part of being the best player is doing it every single day. 

Two outs, bottom of the 9th, tie game. Pick any major league player - right now on June 17th - to come up to the plate. 

Who would you pick over Royce Lewis? 

[bighat]

9 hours ago, IndianaTwin said:

For the record, earlier today was the third time Sands was brought in to start the ninth with a 6-1 lead and the second time he needed someone to finish up for him. Added bummer this time is that it was G1, so it made Duran unavailable for the nightcap. 

Sands isn't good. He had an extremely lucky start but has been bad ever since. He was bad last year too. 

He should be the guy sent down when Stuart gets healthy. 

[stringer bell]

2 hours ago, bighat said:

Sands isn't good. He had an extremely lucky start but has been bad ever since. He was bad last year too. 

He should be the guy sent down when Stuart gets healthy. 

When Sands struggles, it is because of too many pitches out of the strike zone. Down 2-0 and 3-0 isn't a way to get outs. That was the case again yesterday. 

[Craig Arko]

1 hour ago, stringer bell said:

When Sands struggles, it is because of too many pitches out of the strike zone. Down 2-0 and 3-0 isn't a way to get outs. That was the case again yesterday. 

And the other big question: what to do about Thielbar?