Twins 4, Tigers 1: David Festa Cruises; Byron Buxton Blasts in Detroit

[JD-TWINS]

49 minutes ago, FlyingFinn said:

Yes, and if we aren't pinch running Keirsey there (even if Vazquez wasn't hit), why is he on the team?

I think 2 outs at the time? If Vazquez gets to 2B - pinch runner with two outs may make sense. No need to get Jeffers out there for an inning if Kiersey goes in to be at 1B with 2 outs. Tighter game and extra run is critical, probably yes.

Why is Kiersey on the Roster? That’s a separate, good question. He’s 7 for 67 with a .143 OBP. He’s not Rickey on the bases and not Clemente nor Mays in the OF…………..w/o having those traits, his .107 BA should have him demoted immediately for nearly any other viable option at the plate! Team has 5 other options in the OF on roster.

[Parfigliano]

3 hours ago, Old Twins Hat said:

With Skubal pitching on Sunday night, if the Twins want to win the series, today is the day to stake that claim.

Skubal is due to get pushed around.

[Parfigliano]

46 minutes ago, Bigfork Twins Guy said:

Love the "small-ball" to get Buck in for that run.  These types of plays make games more enjoyable IMO.  Keep it up!

Made the game more winnable too 

[FlyingFinn]

54 minutes ago, JD-TWINS said:

I think 2 outs at the time?

0 outs. Buxton struck out and Larnach hit into a DP.

[joefish]

4 hours ago, Old Twins Hat said:

With Skubal pitching on Sunday night, if the Twins want to win the series, today is the day to stake that claim.

At least they have removed the possibility of getting swept. 

[NYCTK]

1 hour ago, JD-TWINS said:

I think 2 outs at the time? If Vazquez gets to 2B - pinch runner with two outs may make sense. No need to get Jeffers out there for an inning if Kiersey goes in to be at 1B with 2 outs. Tighter game and extra run is critical, probably yes.

Why is Kiersey on the Roster? That’s a separate, good question. He’s 7 for 67 with a .143 OBP. He’s not Rickey on the bases and not Clemente nor Mays in the OF…………..w/o having those traits, his .107 BA should have him demoted immediately for nearly any other viable option at the plate! Team has 5 other options in the OF on roster.

3 caught stealing in only 8 attempts. He's not even Joe Mauer on the bases. 

Average to below average CF defense and a below average baserunner on top of being the worst hitting position player in Twins history. 

[Doctor Gast]

3 hours ago, FlyingFinn said:

My nitpick is Lee not going to 2nd when France took 3rd on his single, with the ball getting past the 3rd baseman. Didn't seem like he was even watching the play. Watkins was even waving Lee to 2nd.

I didn't see it, but IMO, in this case, it didn't matter. What I saw, Castro stole 2B, advanced to 3B, then scored.