Twins (Woods Richardson) vs Guardians (Cantillo): 9/19/24, 12:10pm

[USAFChief]

8 minutes ago, UpstateNewYorker said:

Cleveland's rally: seeing-eye grounder that probably should have been fielded, error on a routine grounder to short, bloop hit, sac fly*.

*on 0-2 count

[thelanges5]

Just now, C-Gangster said:

Twins are slumping so  bad right now If we want any shot at the playoffs or Winning in the playoffs we need to get our act together Now!

Even a week ago, I thought there was no way to miss the playoffs, but they are doing their best to prove me wrong.

[mrmpls]

3 minutes ago, OvertheHill said:

Maybe I’m just generally critical of how baseball is taught, coached and played these days with the obsession on HR distance, launch angle, etc as opposed to the much more entertaining (IMO) approach of moving up runners, stealing bases, spoiling pitches, etc. 

This brand of baseball is BORING, and at the end of the day this is entertainment. I’m not inclined to spend much money on entertainment that bores me. 

I was a season tik, holder for many years, never again because of how you explained that,  T.Y.

[NYCTK]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

I believe 12 of 19 outs today are Ks.  HR or bust is a dumb strategy for a non power hitting team like TC but its the strategy the suits have.

Today's an outlier then. Because while Ks were a HUGE issue last season, they really have improved in that regard this year. Getting rid of Gallo and Julien not playing as much will do that. But even looking only at the Twins collapse, since August 18th, the Twins K rate is 17th. Right smack dab in the middle. Of course, you can argue that this mediocrity leads to the overall mediocrity which I'd partially agree with, but is a very minor issue in the team overall. 

The red hot Mets and Tigers for example have significantly higher K rates in that same span. 

[Peter]

You guys are making this like Facebook with the toxic comments! Don’t!!!  Support our twins no matter what!!!

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

3 minutes ago, mrmpls said:

Morny,  willi shouldnt even be there

This isn't Morneau's best day. Made Cantillo out to be Sandy Koufax and implying that Willi made the wrong play at SS - instead of stating the obvious - Farm Dog out of position.

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

There is zero emotion in that dugout.

Defeatist is an attitude.  Bad one to have.

[thelanges5]

1 minute ago, Peter said:

You guys are making this like Facebook with the toxic comments! Don’t!!!  Support our twins no matter what!!!

I hear ya, Peter, but they gotta give us something here!

[C-Gangster]

Just read an interesting article that will either play Baltimore or Houston in the playoffs

https://www.si.com/mlb/twins/minnesota-twins-news/twins-likely-headed-to-baltimore-or-houston-if-they-make-the-playoffs-01j85rb8djy1

[Peter]

Just now, thelanges5 said:

I hear ya, Peter, but they gotta give us something here!

It’s toxic and unacceptable!!! 😡🤬👎

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Why does everyone on this roster look like they're stuck in mud.

[cheeseheadgophfan]

I think you gotta ride Irvin (never thought I'd say that) but you need innings and he's inducing soft contact.  Just my thoughts.

[mrmpls]

Twins record aug 18th  70-54    Detroit  61-64     

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

I thought that was gone...

[USAFChief]

7 minutes ago, Peter said:

You guys are making this like Facebook with the toxic comments! Don’t!!!  Support our twins no matter what!!!

We just can't hope to compete with the big city Guardians, Peter.

 

[Peter]

Need a double play!!!

[hitterscount]

Hard to believe, until you see it with your own eyes… and ears 

[C-Gangster]

Just saw the guards can clinch they're division Hopefully that wont happen. Also hopefully the twins can keep they're spot in the playoffs its gonna be a really tight race.

[Peter]

Just now, USAFChief said:

We just can't hope to compete with the big city Guardians, Peter.

 

If twins miss playoffs why bother watching-this will be devastating if they don’t make it 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

When you pull the lefty because you're afraid of David Fry...might want to remind yourself that Ramirez is a switch hitter and Naylor's a lefty.

[mrmpls]

watchout  double steal

[Parfigliano]

Just now, Peter said:

If twins miss playoffs why bother watching-this will be devastating if they don’t make it 

Obviously to watch the Mets

[UpstateNewYorker]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

Obviously to watch the Mets

And root against the Yankees. 🙂

[C-Gangster]

10 minutes ago, Peter said:

You guys are making this like Facebook with the toxic comments! Don’t!!!  Support our twins no matter what!!!

My advice to you Pete (May I call you Pete?) Is ignore all these people I know its may be hard I got to admit but in the end we are all twins fans and we should all stick together.

 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

This is like watching a game on the old, ESPN Classic. You just know how it's going to end.

[Dave Borton]

2 minutes ago, Peter said:

If twins miss playoffs why bother watching-this will be devastating if they don’t make it 

18 guys and 4 in blue, playing good ball.

[TwinsCD]

3 minutes ago, C-Gangster said:

Just saw the guards can clinch they're division Hopefully that wont happen. Also hopefully the twins can keep they're spot in the playoffs its gonna be a really tight race.

Not yet.  They can clinch a berth with a win today and with that, would eliminate the Twins from division possibilities.

[C-Gangster]

Just now, C-Gangster said:

My advice to you Pete (May I call you Pete?) Is ignore all these people I know its may be hard I got to admit but in the end we are all twins fans and we should all stick together.

 

And I got this advice from 1 great human named Craig and one great goat name Richie.

[insagt1]

If Twins think for one minute they can win this game (or any game) with 3 hits, they need to take a reality pill. the hitting has been so dismal. Just waiting for the inevitable.

[mrmpls]

Sandyman   nice job