Angels (Johnson, R) Vs Twins (Ryan): 7/11/26 1:10pm CTD

[Mortimerkenny21]

No, todays pitchers are not Randy Johnson and Nolan Ryan but let's hope the Joe Ryan experience is a little bit like Nolan, and 23-year-old Ryan Johnson with a 6.99 ERA doesn't magically start pitching like Randy Johnson and makes us look like chumps. Here's to a good game today, Go Twins!!

This day in Twins history;

On July 11, 1965, Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew hit a dramatic walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees, helping secure the American League pennant.

 

On July 11, 1987, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. Twins pitcher Frank Viola earned the win, limiting the Orioles to eight singles. Minnesota secured the victory with solo home runs from Randy Bush and Gary Gaetti. [1, 2, 3]

The game is also historically notable because Orioles rookie Billy Ripken made his Major League debut. This marked the first time in MLB history that a manager (Cal Ripken Sr.) managed two of his sons (Billy and Cal Ripken Jr.) in the same game

[Western SD Fan]

Things are already looking up for today's game.

[Mortimerkenny21]

23 minutes ago, Western SD Fan said:

Things are already looking up for today's game.

This is acceptable. Wat too many ER for Orze lately, gotta go.

[Patzky]

1 hour ago, Western SD Fan said:

Things are already looking up for today's game.

I think Orze could benefit from a reset, he was ok to start. More likely this is who he is. Evolving situation.. it's a big day in Twinsville with the draft and the Experience happening at the same simultaneous time ✨✨

[HarmonK03]

I posted a similar comment about Gray in the article about him, but today's lineup is proof that Kreidler is not going to be our everyday shortstop until Culpepper is healthy and ready.  Gray is starting for the second day in a row at SS and they are going to ride primarily with him.

The Twins obviously think Gray has something to offer and that is that he bats LH.    They do not appear to value competence, just what side of the plate they hit from.  The sooner Zoll is gone and replaced by a competent baseball executive will be too soon.  This is analytics gone wild. 

[Church of Kreidler]

I am preemptively angry that I'm going to have to watch Tristan Grey play instead of a capable short stop tomorrow.

[Patzky]

Caratini behind the plate, Trout in the lineup for the Halos today, and all eyes in the draft. Hey we gotta win if we want to take the series! 

[thelanges5]

Lineup looks pretty good, except for the insistence on platooning Gray. 
Go Twins!

[HarmonK03]

2 minutes ago, thelanges5 said:

Lineup looks pretty good, except for the insistence on platooning Gray. 
Go Twins!

But remember the team is putting the emphasis on defense.

[Western SD Fan]

And this is why Joe Ryan's pitch count is always too high.  When it seems necessary to strike out the side every inning because of the defense behind you, your pitch count is going to suffer.  Needing to pitch to 2-3 extra batters a game can determine whether you get a quality start.

[Western SD Fan]

With apologies to @Patzky, I'm posting the lineups from both teams.  I like seeing this later in games and I don't remember anymore which handedness the next scheduled batters are to help determine where it appears the bullpen will be going.

[Patzky]

1 minute ago, Western SD Fan said:

With apologies to @Patzky, I'm posting the lineups from both teams.  I like seeing this later in games and I don't remember anymore which handedness the next scheduled batters are to help determine where it appears the bullpen will be going.

It's a great format! Thanks 😊 

[Patzky]

Let's Go White Sox!

It's the only time I'll say that.

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[sampleSizeOfOne]

1 minute ago, Patzky said:

Let's Go White Sox!

It's the only time I'll say that.

⌚

I notice you also didn't specify where...

[Patzky]

25 minutes ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

I notice you also didn't specify where...

Let the draft commence!

[Patzky]

Cholowski, Emerson go 1-2

[Patzky]

VAHN LACKEY, welcome to the family!

[Robert Floren]

Glad I turned game on early -- the pregame show with recap of great moments going back made me misty-eyed.  Been a fan since 61.

[Sjoski]

It was great to see Dick Bremer honored before the game today. No disrespect to him at all, as I genuinely like the man. However, some of the overt embellishment he used to praise the front office and the organization made me cringe.

[S Bart]

It was GREAT that Viola returned...brings back memories,,

[Western SD Fan]

A bit surprised that Mauer is not there today.  Also somewhat surprised that Plouffe didn't stay the weekend since he was already in Minnesota for the previous series.

[Peter]

Yes on mauer/ploufe they should’ve been there!!! Target field should be packed for bremer HOF induction!!! Very disappointing it wasn’t along with current team not on field 

[Western SD Fan]

Nice cover by Lewis.  I agree with Morneau's take on 1B.  Always take it yourself if you think you can beat the runner no matter if the pitcher is on first or not.

[HarmonK03]

13 minutes ago, Peter said:

Yes on mauer/ploufe they should’ve been there!!! Target field should be packed for bremer HOF induction!!! Very disappointing it wasn’t along with current team not on field 

Don't forget these guys do have lives, they could have had other commitments including family.  And the team is preparing to play a game, they have never come out on the field for the ceremony.

[wesnewy]

oh Luke....

[Peter]

Luke doesn’t belong in cf why is he out there???

[HarmonK03]

Luke looked like someone who hasn't played much in the outfield on that one.

[Twindy]

It’s eight extra pitches and counting that Luke caused Ryan so far.

[Western SD Fan]

9 extra pitches for Ryan because Keashall couldn't catch the ball.  That's the difference between 6 and 7 innings.

[thelanges5]

Batters love the first pitch out.