Twins 11, Tigers 1: Offensive Explosion Starts Crucial Week Right for Twins

[Saxophone Joe]

23 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

You have to assume that at least one of those five teams has a winning record in Sept. That means the Twins will have to win at least 16 of the next 24 games. 

I agree. Will probably be more than one team above .500. Baltimore is getting hot - Cowser's catch to rob a walkoff homer last night was one of the best catches you'll ever see. The Toronto-Cleveland series will be one to watch for sure. 

We definitely need a sustained streak to fully re-enter the WC conversation. 

[Saxophone Joe]

15 hours ago, TCanWins said:

MLB app says Morris is opening tomorrow, what happened to Prelipp? Bullpen games make me nervous...er.

Twins probably playing coy about who's coming in after Morris. Prielipp to follow in the 2nd or 3rd is my guess. 

[thelanges5]

17 minutes ago, Saxophone Joe said:

Twins probably playing coy about who's coming in after Morris. Prelipp to follow in the 2nd or 3rd is my guess. 

maybe this is what you saw last night?

Matthew Leach:

Andrew Morris will start tomorrow. I think there's reason to believe Prielipp will still be the bulk guy, but Morris will pitch first.

[Patzky]

1 hour ago, Saxophone Joe said:

Since he didn’t get a hit on that fielder’s choice, Royce is something like 5 for his last 59. Ouch! 

Maybe Ross gets some looks at 1B this week.

[Patzky]

42 minutes ago, Saxophone Joe said:

I agree. Will probably be more than one team above .500. Baltimore is getting hot - Cowser's catch to rob a walkoff homer last night was one of the best catches you'll ever see. The Toronto-Cleveland series will be one to watch for sure. 

We definitely need a sustained streak to fully re-enter the WC conversation. 

Sadly they can't all lose all the time. The schedule maker deserves a bonus this season.

[Patzky]

Watch the video of Jenkins' HR and he gets to home plate, greeted by Culpeper and Gabby. 

That's a hell yes and a sight I'll look forward to seeing again and again.

 

[thelanges5]

First Alex Jackson sighting since August 10. 

[h2oface]

3 hours ago, Patzky said:

There are batters somewhere who hit their first HR*  to the short porch in the Bronx.  It counted!

So did ALL 30 of Roger Maris’ 61 home runs in ‘61 that were hit in Yankee Stadium - all pulled and parked in the right field stands. 

He didn’t need Yankee Stadium for the 31 road homers, though.. And while he didn’t hit any to the left of second base, he earned them all, But i get off subject of the article….

I think the coolest part of Jenkins’ first homer was it hit the fair pole. 

[Maybebaby]

That swing Jenkins has the looks of good ol' #7.  Hope he becomes that and more (power).  At any rate these young players just being called up look special along with Keaschel, Lee, Lewis not to mention the pitchers.  Sure hope there's a season next year.  It actually looks promising.

[Jack207]

We are still alive in the Wild Card Race. I'm not giving up with this bunch until they are eliminated. Should be a very interesting September!

[mnfireman]

3 hours ago, Saxophone Joe said:

Since he didn’t get a hit on that fielder’s choice, Royce is something like 5 for his last 59. Ouch! 

Close....5-38. It just seems worse because he's been swinging at a lot of bad pitches.

[Saxophone Joe]

42 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

Close....5-38. It just seems worse because he's been swinging at a lot of bad pitches.

Gotcha, my bad. I swear Morneau said during his first at-bat last night that Royce was 5 for his last 56. Anyway, dude is struggling hard. I bet he was bummed he wasn't credited with a hit last night, but it was the correct call. 

[TheLeviathan]

3 hours ago, Saxophone Joe said:

I agree. Will probably be more than one team above .500. Baltimore is getting hot - Cowser's catch to rob a walkoff homer last night was one of the best catches you'll ever see. The Toronto-Cleveland series will be one to watch for sure. 

We definitely need a sustained streak to fully re-enter the WC conversation. 

Thanks for posting this, that was one hell of a catch.

[Saxophone Joe]

6 minutes ago, TheLeviathan said:

Thanks for posting this, that was one hell of a catch.

Sure was! Talk about a potentially season-saving play. 

[ashbury]

4 hours ago, Patzky said:

Maybe Ross gets some looks at 1B this week.

Ross is supposed to be up-the-middle talent with the glove.  He hasn't played an inning at 1B since 2023 at high-A.  I suppose he *could* play the position, but why?

 

[AceWrigley]

14 hours ago, ashbury said:

If two game streaks of either variety give you vertigo, check if your doctor can prescribe something.  🙃

More cow bell.

[ashbury]

15 minutes ago, AceWrigley said:

More cow bell.

That's for fever, not vertigo.  

 

[AceWrigley]

53 minutes ago, ashbury said:

That's for fever, not vertigo.  

 

Vertigo and fevers are not directly related, but certain infections that cause fever, such as labyrinthitis, can lead to vertigo as a symptom. If you experience both, then a prescription of more cowbell would be just the start.  ✍️

[Saxophone Joe]

3 hours ago, mnfireman said:

Close....5-38. It just seems worse because he's been swinging at a lot of bad pitches.

Just looked it up. Royce is 9-54 (.167 ba) with 3 RBI in his last 15 games. 

[ashbury]

32 minutes ago, AceWrigley said:

Vertigo and fevers are not directly related, but certain infections that cause fever, such as labyrinthitis, can lead to vertigo as a symptom. If you experience both, then a prescription of more cowbell would be just the start.  ✍️

Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist if Cowbell is Right For You.™