Twins 7, Padres 2: Ryan Dominant, Buxton Hits His 29th Homer To Seal Series Win

The strategy of many teams against the Twins is to throw LHPs against them. Today Twins scored all their runs against LHPs. Good game, against a very good team but I'd rather have them win their series against a weaker struggling NYY & keep them struggling than their series win against SD, who's battling LAD.

Byron Buxton, what could have been. This years stats through 103 games project out to 46 HR, 110 RBI, and 33 SB over 162 games. The team's last 10 years may have been a lot different if he was able to stay healthy and contribute like this every season. But, alas, reality is what it is, and this is what we are left with, meaningless late season games and the Big Fire Sale of Summer '25.

Enjoyed the game. Glad Ryan is on the team.

Machado may be the worst loafer I've ever seen on an MLB ballfield. 

I'm still enjoying the post-deadline Twins more than the previous iteration. And yes, I did watch the game yesterday.

2 hours ago, Doctor Gast said:

The strategy of many teams against the Twins is to throw LHPs against them. Today Twins scored all their runs against LHPs. Good game, against a very good team but I'd rather have them win their series against a weaker struggling NYY & keep them struggling than their series win against SD, who's battling LAD.

I concur on being spoiler against the Yankees,  I have also retained in the back of my mind that the Padres are battling the dodgers and we didn't help them , yes I'd like to see the Padres win the division  , who wouldn't over the dodgers , the Padres are supposed to beat teams like the Twins , it didn't happen ...

Twins had a good game today , Ryan 7 innings , 5 hits and no runs allowed , buxton back on a streak again ...

Buxton and Ryan seem bound and determined not to let the Twins lose 90. While it'll hurt the team's chances for a draft pick, I like the pride. Impressive for Ryan to hold down this lineup this effectively.

The error wasn't great, but Lewis did well at the plate. Would like to see him run a few more of these kinds of games in a row, maybe feel better about him as a hitter going into the offseason. 

If Martin can keep getting on base (and clean up his mental mistakes) he might have a future.

Great game...this post-trade team is more exciting, yes?

The interview-filled, "phantasmagoric" broadcast today was very hard to watch for this old timer. I can ignore the inane dugout interviews, although I hate them, but the "Beyond the Dugout" on-field interviews during play drive me to distraction. Please, make them stop!

Look, I've played and watched this great game for over 65 years--I can't have too many seasons left, and all I ask is that they stop invading the sanctity of the game itself until I'm gone. Is that too much to ask?

I fear that it is.

Are fans really pushing for this stuff or is it the outwash of some modern media types and their desire to make their mark on the industry? 

The game is enough for me...please leave it alone for a few more years at least.

I feel like so much is made of Martin's poor defense at every position he plays that we forget what he actually contributes offensively.

I agree with what Hans wrote above. Martin may end up being a sneaky-good offensive force if he stays in the lineup. But at which position does he ultimately play? Or, as Hans suggested, might the Twins just try him as a DH? It's nice having a good baserunner with speed on the team.

13 hours ago, Hans Birkeland said:

for this bullpen yea

...this staff yea

Rocco should give Buxton a green light on the bases for the rest of the season. It would be great to see a Twin on the 30/30 list.

Was at Sunday's game.  It was fun to see Ryan on his game and the offense playing well.

Maybe Martins defense leaves a lot to be desired but what the Twins need is offense. Beyond Luke Keaschall, Martin is the Twins 2nd best "get on base" guy right now. Of course, the Manager without a brain, has him batting 9th when he should be leading off or hitting second. Buxton who has the power and should be hitting 3rd or 4th is leading off. Makes no sense. Please get a different Manager before the Twins seriously start rebuilding. 

My Lineup for the rest of this season:

1.Martin, 2.Lee, 3.Keaschall, 4.Buxton, 5.Wallner, 6.Jeffers, 7.Lewis, 8.Larnach, 9.Clemens