I sure would have liked to see Rosario take a better route on that ball in left off the bat of Kipnis. What percentage of left fielders make that catch? Eddie comes up big with the bat, but it always seems to be a double edged sword with him.
I've been critical of Eddie Rosario lately, but one of my favorite at bats from this game was the 4 pitch walk Eddie drew to load the bases in a huge spot in the 8th.
Good point on Cruz, but I feel like he could have gotten something to swing at if he wouldn't have chased early in the count. Or maybe I've just been playing too much MLB the Show..
The line drive that Eddie Rosario didn't read properly and failed to catch cost his team 3 runs. To me he looked like someone giving a half hearted effort on a ball in some kind of recreational softball league. If catch made Dobnak would not have been pitching late to give up the home run.
Would have liked to see Garver in the lineup somewhere, swinging too hot of a bat to not be in the lineup. Still disappointed in Eddie Rosario. I mean he had 20 home runs in May. I feel like he doesn't always give 100% effort.
It's going to be tough against good pitching in a potential playoff series.
I agree 100%. I've never liked Kepler in the lead off spot. He swings at the first pitch almost every time! If I'm the Twins hitters I want my lead off man to make the pitcher show me what he's got. He's a great player, and I'd like him anywhere but the lead off spot.
You're right, Diaz had a bad night behind the plate, HOWEVER..when the opposing pitcher absolutely cannot find the strike zone, and walks the previous hitters, you HAVE to at least take 1 strike.
Eddie Rosario's plate appearance with the bases loaded kills me. He was pitched 6 "Balls" and managed to make an out after Civale practically walked the bases loaded. If he would have walked in a run we would have been into their bullpen right then. Lucky for us Mitch Garver bailed us out tonight.
Eddie's approach and plate discipline I think sometimes prevents him from being a great hitter instead of the good hitter that he is.
If I'm Houston or New York I wouldn't feel all that great going against the Indians. I think Cleveland would be tough in a 5 game series.
Twins vs Indians in the 2019 ALCS!
Seems a little extreme. From what I've seen Jose has had some poorly located breaking balls that have really hurt him in big, key spots. I think his location and situational awareness are things he will get better at.