DOUBLEHEADER GAME THREAD: Twins vs. Guardians 08/09/2024; 1:10 p.m. (BSN & MLBN) & 7:10 p.m. (Apple TV+ exclusive)

[tony&rodney]

If a team focuses on offense at the expense of defense, then more runs need to be scored.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

They're not hitting Clase so they have 4 innings to get some runs.

[jaimedude]

Cruddy at bat's by Twins this inning by Vasquez and Martin. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

FFS. Twins are their own worst enemy.

[Randy Griffith]

C'mon Wallner.  Prepare to launch.  In 10 ... 9 ... 8 ...

[exeoud]

If only Martin wasn't a literal black hole at the plate.

[Aggies7]

Hammered!

[ziggy]

that'll due

[Aggies7]

Absolutely obliterated

[exeoud]

MATTY WALLNER

[Craig Arko]

Matty!

[Patzky]

The answer.

[ziggy]

can't really barrel one up better than that one.

[Craig Arko]

Both managers make exactly the same decision to leave the starter in too long.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

4 minutes ago, Randy Griffith said:

C'mon Wallner.  Prepare to launch.  In 10 ... 9 ... 8 ...

You called it!

[SD happy]

Now it’s their bullpen against ours without Alcala, Jax and Duran! Breathe, breathe!

[USAFChief]

Absolutely electric at TF when Wallner blasted that one.

[exeoud]

Dear Rocco, just because Steven Okert and Caleb Thielbar throw with their left arms does not mean they are capable of getting out Steven Kwan, Jose Ramirez, and Josh Naylor, plan accordingly

[Craig Arko]

1 minute ago, exeoud said:

Dear Rocco, just because Steven Okert and Caleb Thielbar throw with their left arms does not mean they are capable of getting out Steven Kwan, Jose Ramirez, and Josh Naylor, plan accordingly

Okert’s not back from leave yet.

[Tlaker]

Just now, exeoud said:

Dear Rocco, just because Steven Okert and Caleb Thielbar throw with their left arms does not mean they are capable of getting out Steven Kwan, Jose Ramirez, and Josh Naylor, plan accordingly

Sadly…. his computer tells him otherwise.

[Aggies7]

Royce is a little cringe am I wrong 

[Parfigliano]

13 minutes ago, jaimedude said:

Should be clear to Twins, Varland isnt a starter. He needs to develop a third pitch. 

Or going to the bullpen may be a better idea.

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, Craig Arko said:

Okert’s not back from leave yet.

Good.

[Schmoeman5]

25 minutes ago, Tlaker said:

Couldn’t see it…. should Kepler have caught the foul ball?

Absolutely should have been caught. Especially for a guy who's touted for knowing every nook and cranny in RF at Target Field. And it wasn't a really hard play.  The narrative would be totally different if it was Wallner.  

[Patzky]

Then you come back and give them nothing but sand and they will love it..

[exeoud]

Man, Royals won't go away. Luckily their farm system is awful so I don't think their success will be very sustainable.

[jaimedude]

Can we squeeze one more inning out of Sands? 

[Patzky]

9 minutes ago, Craig Arko said:

Both managers make exactly the same decision to leave the starter in too long.

You don't know until you know.

[USAFChief]

Sands has been incredibly valuable for this team.

Wouldn't have guessed, but give the man his due.

[Patzky]

Just now, jaimedude said:

Can we squeeze one more inning out of Sands? 

Just no Dobbers tonight please .