Royals 2, Twins 1: A Duo of Decent Debuts Ends in Defeat

Gleeman:

Royals are 8-4 vs. the Twins and 40-63 vs. all other teams.

A lot has been made of Joe Ryan’s second half struggles, but don’t forget about that offense. They’ve also struggled for the third second half in a row.

If the offense doesn’t figure it out soon, it won’t matter how Joe Ryan‘s back is doing.

Good debuts by Kremer and Hoffman. The blame in this one is entirely on the offense. They couldn't get anything done today. Even the run they did score was on a double play with the bases loaded. Good job by the pitching staff, but it is hard to win games scoring just 1 run. I think now is the time to call up Jenkins or Culpepper to give this team a spark. I understand the service time concerns, but the Twins can't let this race slip too far away from them. Cleveland and Chicago both fell so somehow the Twins are only 1.0 game out of the wild card, but they need to start winning some games if they want to make a serious push. 

I’m sure we’ll make a run when we start playing better teams.

…the Royals will head to Milwaukee for a three-game series over the weekend for a border battle…

Someone failed 6th grade geography.

3 minutes ago, Permanent Twins Fan said:

but the Twins can't let this race slip too far away from them.

Sure they can, and should. Thinking they are in the race is the problem. 

Twins needed to sell, not buy. I've been enjoying the team playing over their heads much of the season; I like seeing them win. I do, however, realize they're playing over their heads and would never have traded away prospects in an effort to polish a turd. 

It would be a shame if the acquisition of four quality pitchers is overshadowed by the failure to trade for a right-handed bat.

Let's hope we see more manufactured runs like the one they created in the fourth inning. It won't be long before all the chances are spent...
 

OK, I’m gonna leave my negativity in the game thread and hunt the good: Kremer was solid and steady, if unspectacular. 

Best I can do.

12 minutes ago, Permanent Twins Fan said:

Good debuts by Kremer and Hoffman. The blame in this one is entirely on the offense. They couldn't get anything done today. Even the run they did score was on a double play with the bases loaded. Good job by the pitching staff, but it is hard to win games scoring just 1 run. I think now is the time to call up Jenkins or Culpepper to give this team a spark. I understand the service time concerns, but the Twins can't let this race slip too far away from them. Cleveland and Chicago both fell so somehow the Twins are only 1.0 game out of the wild card, but they need to start winning some games if they want to make a serious push. 

You think?  Just when you think they couldn't look any more lifeless they surprise you.  It's almost time to jettison the journeymen and bring up bring up some prospects if for no other reason than to keep the fan base interest up.

17 minutes ago, VivaBomboRivera! said:

It would be a shame if the acquisition of four quality pitchers is overshadowed by the failure to trade for a right-handed bat.

Let's hope we see more manufactured runs like the one they created in the fourth inning. It won't be long before all the chances are spent...
 

Luis Arraez is on fire for the Phillies since being acquired.  Just saying…..of course, he’s a lefty batter. 

4 minutes ago, 90stwinskid said:

Post deadline record: 0-2

Overall: 56-59

 

Good thing we're done facing the Royals after tomorrow.

…..good thing the schedule for the rest of August really lightens up.

Btw, 8-10 since the All Star break.

9 minutes ago, Nashvilletwin said:

Luis Arraez is on fire for the Phillies since being acquired.  Just saying…..

He’s a lefty. 

10 minutes ago, Nashvilletwin said:

Luis Arraez is on fire for the Phillies since being acquired.  Just saying…..

Yeah, his OBP is back up, but just no pop, and no place for him on defense.