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    Twins fan since 1987, go to games 5-8 times a year. Grew up a Milwaukee Braves fan. Mr. Henry Aaron and family lived just down the road. Not quite over that team leaving for Georgia the year I turned twelve. Switched to the Red Sox when I lived in Boston for a decade, then to the Twins after settling here. After County Stadium and Fenway park, I loathed the Metrodome and avoided it most seasons - but just love Target Field!
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  1.    Melissa reacted to a post in a topic: Twins 9, Marlins 1: Zebby Matthews Dominates in Season Debut and Twins Secure Series-Victory
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  8. Melissa
    Excellent point! RBI stats rely so much on opportunity.
  9.    Melissa reacted to a post in a topic: Twins 2, Guardians 1: Cleveland Rocks, But Buxton And The Twins Rolled to Victory!
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  17. Melissa
    How many leads and games have been blown by this bullpen? Feels like a whole lot.
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  22. Melissa
    Disappointing after a strong start to the game.
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  24. Melissa
    It’s gone from my screen in tonight’s game summary - thank you!!
  25. Melissa
    Dare I say it? This team is getting to be fun to watch.
  26. Melissa
    Hello? TD admins?? Persistent problem. So, recently on my iPad, there are windows showing ads and another showing a podcast (the Show, I believe) that cover up about a third of the text of one or more paragraphs on the right hand side of Twins Daily articles. i can’t seem to close or move these blocking windows. Any suggestions? Also, I thought we Caretakers were supposed to be free of ads.
  27. Melissa
    Very reminiscent of his Twins performances this year …
  28. Melissa
    Noah Davis is pitching himself off the roster.
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  30. Melissa
    Sherry, this line of yours sums up a sad performance so well: “the defense was unable to make plays, and the offense was unable to create runs.” I was at Target Field, and it was one of my more depressing days there. The air quality was poor, the sun was hot, the team was tepid and just plain embarrassing. Highlight: I snagged a deeply discounted ticket to the Thrivent Club, so I was able to escape to air conditioned avoidance of the carnage. And even better, I was two tables away from Mr. Tony Oliva and wife. I didn’t want to bother them for a selfie, but did take a pic of one of the displays honoring Number 6.
  31. Melissa
    Interesting point. I think both are exciting when watching live - especially so in person. I agree though that stealing home is even better. I wonder whether the video available shows enough of the angles - Wallner taking off, then getting in a rundown on purpose, Lewis edging down the line, then dashing home. Personally, I go to MLB.com for game videos. And as I e complained about for years, this site (almost?) never bothers to provide captions for lead photos.
  32. Melissa
    Such an excellent game summary, Sherry - thank you! When Matt Waller and Ryan “Jeff” Jeffers star on the basepaths, let’s let that soak in for a bit. These boys want to play and win! Correa is on a tear recently, mostly singles, some doubles - and clutch!
  33. Melissa
    Looking through those old family photos - no luck finding any Vanimal. But what the heck, long lost nephews are well worth a ticket. Are you buying the popcorn?
  34. Melissa
    One of the cool things about sitting so close was watching Twins players returning to the dugout when the top of the inning ended. Players’ expressions and body language were so interesting. Carlos Correa always seemed to study the crowd as he approached the dugout. But my favorite Correa moment (other than his two hits) was how he greeted Willi Castro after that amazing sliding catch along the right field foul line to end the Cubs’ sixth inning. What a moment between two teammates that was.
  35. Melissa
    I was at Target Field last night and surrounded by Cubs fans. Splurged for this one and sat right behind the Twins dugout. SWR being pulled after five was both disappointing and understandable. Giving up walks is I think his biggest issue. Cubs fans were pretty hopeful in the top of the 8th when Jax let the first two batters on, but then quieted down when the next three made outs. But that bottom of the 8th was so electric! I haven’t had so much fun at a Twins game all year!
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