Twins (Festa) vs Red Sox (Fitts): 9/20/24, 6:10pm

[AceWrigley]

The Red Sox started us out with Dick Fitts. At least they didn't hammer us with their Wong.

[SD happy]

Nice job by back end of the bullpen - Varland, Blewitt, etc.

[AussieG]

Just now, jaimedude said:

Maybe the sphincter balloon will release. Congratulations Blewitt on first major league  win!

His stuff looked sharp, I think he had plenty of rest. good for him

[jaimedude]

Falvey and Lavine better bring back Kepler and Martin. Bullpen probably needs a guy now too. I think Henriquez may get optioned just because of this. Not saying it's deserved. If we keep Juliene than Miranda needs to go down. Definitely gonna have to add a pitcher. 

[NYCTK]

2 minutes ago, insagt1 said:

This would hardly qualify as their best win...but it would qualify as a win that has been a long time coming. And I guess since this is now a 9 game season and Detroit got clobbered by Baltimore, it is quite meaningful.

Yeah. Vital. Most important. Can describe it a lot of ways. 

Saying, and repeating, it's the best win of the year tells me you're an unserious person and purely a propagandist. 

I was a bit low on him before tonight, but tonight I can solidly say I do not like him as a play by play. 

[KirbyDome89]

3 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

“Best win of the year” says Cory 😂

That kind of unbridled homerism is embarrassing. 

[mrtwinsfan]

9 minutes ago, ziggy said:

Jax

[Richie the Rally Goat]

[Danchat]

Heck of a game from this pitching staff, considering they gave up only 2 runs when the Sox had 3 innings with a runner at 2nd to start. They won this game.

[cmoss84]

Bring back Bremer for rest of season!!

[SD happy]

Nice job by back end of the bullpen - Varland, Blewitt, etc.

[Peter]

I agree with Cory it was best win of the year!!! My nerves are fried!!!!😬😬😬

[NYCTK]

4 minutes ago, AussieG said:

Provus again... "the twins with there best win of the season" please explain?

He's paid by the Twins. And he needs to pretend as if the Twins product we just consumed was of great entertainment value. 

Those of us that have seen baseball before know better. 

[jaimedude]

We snatched Victory from jaws of defeat. Sigh of relief. 

[jaimedude]

I'm in favor of adding a free agent to the bullpen. Nobody in St Paul seems worthy of bringing up at least not left handed or short inning. 

[insagt1]

So the results tonite really helped. Twins win and Tigers loss moves Twins back into the 3rd WC by 1 game. KC also lost so Twins trail 2nd WC by just 1 game. Seattle wins to stay 2 back. And of course Boston loses to make it near impossible for them to crawl back in it.

Naturally one win does not a season make. they need to string a couple more. Props all the way around to the beleaguered bullpen who rose to the occasion tonite.

[NYCTK]

3 minutes ago, cmoss84 said:

Bring back Bremer for rest of season!!

Seriously. The announcement of the payroll cut was one thing, but firing Bremer was when I realized I hated whomever was calling the shots. 

And for this guy? Pathetic. It's not like Dick wasn't a homer, but he wasn't a joke either. 

[Vanimal46]

Just now, insagt1 said:

So the results tonite really helped. Twins win and Tigers loss moves Twins back into the 3rd WC by 1 game. KC also lost so Twins trail 2nd WC by just 1 game. Seattle wins to stay 2 back. And of course Boston loses to make it near impossible for them to crawl back in it.

Naturally one win does not a season make. they need to string a couple more. Props all the way around to the beleaguered bullpen who rose to the occasion tonite.

Until they clinch or eliminated, every game is a playoff game the rest of the season. That was a hell of a performance from the pitching staff. And also a pitiful effort by both offenses for 95% of the game. 

[ashbury]

12 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

“Best win of the year” says Cory 😂

You misspelled "ThE bEsT wIn of tHe YeAr!" which is how Cory said it.

[I Miss The Lakes]

3 minutes ago, jaimedude said:

Falvey and Lavine better bring back Kepler and Martin. Bullpen probably needs a guy now too. I think Henriquez may get optioned just because if this. Not saying it's deserved. If we keep Juliene than Miranda needs to go down. 

You obviously aren't a small business owner like the Pohlads.  
It's far too early to see what the Twins can do next year, what if they get 10% less money from Bally Frankenstein? What if attendance has fallen off for completely unknown reasons? 
I'm thinking just to be safe, maybe contract the payroll another $30m and quietly start talks with the other owners to contract the team, and allow another owner to get a MN expansion team while receiving a multi-billion $ payout?

People printing money counting beans on your favorite team is a huge warning sign, in case my sarcasm didn't hit.
I still root for the guys, but realize what the big picture is.  An arm or two, teamed with a decent utility guy at the deadline/season start would make all this crap superfluous.

[Tlaker]

8 minutes ago, cmoss84 said:

Bring back Bremer for rest of season!!

Yes, if that means Cory back to radio and Attebury back to the studio…….or better yet Cedar Rapids games!

[stringer bell]

Given how the Twins are now fighting for their playoff lives and all of the chances that the Red Sox had to win the game at historic Fenway Park and how they managed to fan so many Red Sox hitters, it was a really good win. No, they weren't dominating, but a beaten down team was resilient enough to get the job done. 

It looks to me that the Red Sox are equally beaten down, which is a break for the Twins. Hopefully, they will win another game or two in Fenway. Also, the Twins are less than a game behind the Royals. Another chance to advance to the #2 wild card.

[ashbury]

10 minutes ago, Peter said:

I agree with Cory it was best win of the year!!! My nerves are fried!!!!😬😬😬

[sampleSizeOfOne]

7 minutes ago, ashbury said:

You misspelled "ThE bEsT wIn of tHe YeAr!" which is how Cory said it.

And spelling is important.

 

I imagine they only get better from here.

The wins at least.

[Tlaker]

2 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Huh, not how I pictured Peter to look like…… close, but maybe with a seed corn trucker hat.

[Rosterman]

The bullpen shined. Amazing! Looks like Irvin in relief of Lopez tomorrow!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I have safely escaped the crowds.

Fenway was as fine as ever.

 group of Twins fans in right center bleachers started chanting for Byron in the last half inning.

 

We sure know how to be suspenseful....

[ashbury]

1 minute ago, Tlaker said:

Huh, not how I pictured Peter to look like…… close, but maybe with a seed corn trucker hat.

Those here who have met me will recognize a selfie when they see one.

[gil4]

8 minutes ago, insagt1 said:

So the results tonite really helped. Twins win and Tigers loss moves Twins back into the 3rd WC by 1 game. KC also lost so Twins trail 2nd WC by just 1 game. Seattle wins to stay 2 back. And of course Boston loses to make it near impossible for them to crawl back in it.

Naturally one win does not a season make. they need to string a couple more. Props all the way around to the beleaguered bullpen who rose to the occasion tonite.

They really need to string those together now.  I'd prefer to not have the season in the balance when the Orioles come to town for the final three games. 

[Tlaker]

15 minutes ago, gil4 said:

They really need to string those together now.  I'd prefer to not have the season in the balance when the Orioles come to town for the final three games. 

If the Orioles are fighting for seeding spot too….. those games will be electric!