I hit the way-back machine in order to find some inspiration for the game thread today. However, I don't think it worked quite as it should have:
* *Frostbite Falls, MN? Boris and Natasha? Moose and Squirrel? Any of this ring a bell? Bueller? Sigh. Youth. Somehow, I wound up in a weird place with flying squirrels and mooses that pull rabbits out of hats:
* *Yes, we are substituting video for content. Why do you ask? I finally made it back to the current game thread and decided to look at the last game thread I wrote. In reading that previous thread, I realize now the Twins are 3-0 when I write game threads. (write, video, it's all content, right?) I'm hoping my streaks remains alive as the Twins try to make it two in a row in KC. (making me 4-0 if anyone is counting. Not that I'm counting, mind you. Just trying to maintain accurate records)
Some random thoughts: Some observations from last night: 1. Lynn wasn't great, but, managed to survive 6 innings and his ERA is now below 6, which is quite the drop, considering where it was a few starts ago. 2. Mr. Dozier had a two out RBI. I didn't know that was allowed. In fact, I'm not sure the Twins knew it was allowed. 3. Seriously, there's both an Escobar and a Dozier on both teams? 4. In fact, the Twins picked up RBI's with two outs twice. 5. Nice to see Garver pick up an RBI at a critical juncture. Play ball! Lineups: Twins Pitching for the Twins: Kyle Gibson ® 1. Brian Dozier ® 2B 2. Eddie Rosario (L) LF 3. Miguel Sano ® 1B 4. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B 5. Max Kepler (L) RF 6. Robbie Grossman (S) DH 7. Mitch Garver ® C 8. Ehire Adrianza (S) SS 9. Ryan LaMarre ® CF Royals Pitching for the Royals: Danny Duffy (L) 1. Jon Jay (L) CF 2. Whit Merrifield ® 2B 3. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B 4. Salvador Perez ® DH 5. Jorge Soler ® RF 6. Hunter Dozier ® 1B 7. Alex Gordon (L) LF 8. Alcides Escobar ® SS 9. Drew Butera ® C