CHC 14, MIN 9: It’s Not the Heat, it’s ... Actually, It Is the Heat This Time

The most impressive performance was by Wendelstedt. Catchers get to sit half the game, and get their gear off. Plate umpires do not. And Hunter doesn't look like he is a full time member of Anytime Fitness. About ten years ago I did a 7 inning game behind the plate in a closed in park with humidity in the 80% range. I got to the point of feeling cold, and Corey Stringer kept flashing through my mind. It's truly a scary feeling, and I was amazed Wendelstedt made it through a game that was excruciating on a nice day. Wilson should have never been allowed to run after he got to first. It was all he could do to get air. And then Molitor jerks him the next inning anyway. (Maybe Molly had him confused with a RP?)

Did any Cubs players leave the game, or did the heat only affect the Twins?

Did any Cubs players leave the game, or did the heat only affect the Twins?

Blanking on the name, but one Cubs player left with cramps, which likely was a result of dehydration from the heat.

This is starting to get comical.

Another #1 draft pick will be nice, though.

I would exercise some options to bring half a dozen fresh arms up from AA and AAA. 

Cubs Strength & Conditioning staff > Twins Strength and Conditioning staff

I don't know about the heat but as they say everyone plays the same course. What's amazing is that with no DH the offense gets "hot", Mauer has 8 rbi's in 2 games and with no DH on the other team the pitching goes south. Where are the stat heads now? BTW, Twins will win tomorrow because they always do when embarrassment is on the line. I do have sympathy for the umpires. Just win tomorrow, make it to the break with .500 in range, fire Molitor and go from there.

Hildenberger threw only 24 pitches to nine batters, eight of whom got on base? At what point, getting only one out, does a manager say enough is enough?

It's not the heat, it's the HUMILITY - and the Twins got another dose of humility!

Thanks again Tom for watching these games and giving us the rundown! Gotta be a tough job right about now, respect to ya.

is that telling that the Cubs didn’t have to replace their outfield? Maybe just another of the many basics missing this year in the Twins organization?

I think our outfield was or there longer and did more running, as usual.

The most impressive performance was by Wendelstedt. Catchers get to sit half the game, and get their gear off. Plate umpires do not. And Hunter doesn't look like he is a full time member of Anytime Fitness. About ten years ago I did a 7 inning game behind the plate in a closed in park with humidity in the 80% range. I got to the point of feeling cold, and Corey Stringer kept flashing through my mind. It's truly a scary feeling, and I was amazed Wendelstedt made it through a game that was excruciating on a nice day. Wilson should have never been allowed to run after he got to first. It was all he could do to get air. And then Molitor jerks him the next inning anyway. (Maybe Molly had him confused with a RP?)

I think many of the posters do not realize how potentially life threatening this was. I have battled several heat stroke scenarios, and the symptoms alone are frightening! I was aware of past experiences, hydrated extremely diligently before going outside, and still had symptoms. These young athletes, with trainers available, certainly prepared for the possibility of dehydration, before and during the game. With 4 players having obvious problems, I hope Major League Baseball looks at ways to prevent this from happening more often.

It was difficult for me to watch this game. Today it WASN’T for the crappy performance by the Twins, as has been the case for much of this year!