But when is it ok to say Kepler’s having a good year? I know 110 OPS+ is nothing to write home about for a corner outfielder…but, you can win with it, it’s decent, and light years better than last season.
Fastballs and change ups to get ahead…sweeper to finish!
who knew the sweeper would work better when the first one the batter sees is when he already has two strikes!!??!
I do think the team stacks up better for a playoff scenario than it has in recent past. Winning a game or series is more likely.
Having said that, it doesn’t mean a series win is LIKELY…just more likely than the completely overmatched pitching in past series has rendered. And it’s going to have to be the starting pitching that does it. Not likely that the bullpen or lineup suddenly pull rabbits out of their hats…not in a scenario of more than a couple games, anyway.
Lewis, Buxton, and Kirilloff….
we’ve named three…all three of whom 100-120 games played is looking like a healthy season. Maybe Lewis and Kirilloff can flip that narrative, but I think that ship has sailed with Buxton.
Have you seen the tracker? With a Twin at the plate, Twins fans would expect that to be called a ball 100% of the time.
It was a huge break. Breaks happen. Twins did plenty enough to deserve the win regardless.