Mill1634

Twins are not scared of the Yankees. They're professionals. When you play 162 games a year, you're bound to have some off nights. We had one against Gerrit Cole last week. We're having one now. It happens. It isn't the first, it isn't the last. R-E-L-A-X. This game is far from over

All check swings should HAVE to be called by the base umpire. ZERO reason for the home plate umpire to make that call

Big double play. If you're Rocco, do you send Gibby out for the fourth? He's only at 70ish pitches, and has only given up 2 runs, but he clearly doesn't have his best stuff. I think yes, but wouldn't be mad if he didn't. I think you have to try to get four and some change out of Gibby just so the pen isn't ruined for the next two games.

This is a poor game of baseball

Let's go Cron

Buxton's gotta run.

Another nice play from Marwin....Gibby..not good.

Can't have much of a worse trip through the order

Gibson has to be able to put hitters away

Shoot. I have a feeling missing out on that may be like missing out on the 2nd against Cole the other night. Lets hope not

Come on Ehire!!

Not sure what the 3rd base was thinking....thank you though!! Gibby gotta settle down

yikes..

Not a strike. Yikes

The Twins head to daunting Yankee Stadium for their annual matchup with the Bronx Bombers, but this Yankees squad will look a little different than the one we saw last year. The Yankees injured list is better than their actual lineup, but that hasn't stopped New York from getting off to a solid start. The Pitchers Kyle Gibson (2-0, 4.88 ERA, 24 K's) vs James Paxton (3-2, 3.38 ERA, 51 K's) Kyle Gibson has started to look like last years Gibby after having a bout with E-coli during spring training, which caused him to lose a large amount of weight. James Paxton is one of the best lefties in the AL, and will be the second left handed starter the Twins have seen all year. If you recall, the last time the Twins faced off with James Paxton he was attacked by a Bald Eagle. Let's hope we have the same result this go around. The Lineups: Twins Mitch Garver ® C Jorge Polanco (S) SS Nelson Cruz ® DH C.J. Cron ® 1B Marwin Gonzalez (S) LF Max Kepler (L) RF Jonathan Schoop ® 2B Ehire Adrianza (S) 3B Byron Buxton ® CF Yankees Brett Gardner (L) CF Luke Voit ® 1B Gary Sanchez ® C Gleyber Torres ® SS Mike Ford (L) DH Gio Urshela ® 3B Mike Tauchman (L) LF Cameron Maybin ® RF Tyler Wade (L) 2B As previously stated the Twins are facing a left handed starter for the second time this year, but they should be able to handle left handed pitchers fairly well. Mitch Garver has struggled lately, but does hit lefties well. Byron Buxton is hitting .375 in eight ABs, and CJ Cron is hitting .294 in 17 at bats, with two long balls. Marwin Gonzalez has also had success against Paxton, going 7-28. Only 5 Yankees have faced Gibby before, but Brett Gardner has owned him in the past, hitting .385 in just 13 AB's. Mill's Moments: 1. Miguel Sano This lineup will clearly bring more fire power when Miguel Sano is back. He went 4-4 in Fort Myers yesterday, hitting a homer, and was promoted to AA ball today. The Twins are targeting a May 11th return, which is just over a week from now. It will be interesting to see what moves are made. As of now, I would suspect Jake Cave being sent down, and Marwin Gonzalez going to his super utility role as he was brought to Minnesota for. 2. The bullpen isn't that bad Don't get me wrong, the bullpen isn't all that great. However, they aren't as bad as some make them out to be. Taylor Rogers is one of the best relievers in baseball, and Hildy is a very good setup man. Blake Parker gives me some FRE vibes, but he has gotten the job done so far. Trevor May looks like he should be able to make the next step sometime this year, and Fernando Romero has all the stuff in the world if he can command his fastball. One guy I think we are sleeping on is Ryne Harper. Nobody is expecting him to be a setup man, but if he can fill the void of being a solid MR, that is huge for this bullpen. When he comes in following Martin Perez or Jose Berrios, who are throwing 94-97 MPH, his fastball looks like a changeup, and that Curveball stops in mid-air. This bullpen will need additions as we go on, but I have faith in them. This Day in History: Francisco Liriano's first complete game in his six-year major league career is a no-hitter, a 1-0 gem thrown against the White Sox at a chilly U.S. Cellular Field. The Twins' 27 year-old southpaw entered the game with a 2-4 record along with a 9.13 ERA, fueling speculation that he was in danger of losing his spot in the Minnesota rotation. (via Nationalpastime) Pick to Click: Jonathan Schoop is going to have at least one at bat driving in two or more runs Go Twins!!

TWINS WIN!!! Fantastic series, great starting pitching (other than Big Mike), and the bullpen was good in the three wins. Oh yeah, this team can hit the crap outta the baseball, too. Let's win in the Big Apple!!!! Enjoy your afternoon all. Go Twins

Think it may more be of a pride thing at this point...

WOW - What an inning!!!

Guys....this team is damn good. Wow

I love the long ball, but stringing together hits is very enjoyable.

Buxton is a cheat code

CASTRO CRUSH!

Marwin!!!!!! Good for him!

40 man roster is now full. I would think Mejia will take the 10 days at a minimum, and then need the full 30 days of rehab. Pretty "bad" timing for an injury like this PS: I wish nothing but the best for Mejia, and hope that the injury isn't serious. He wants to succeed far more than any of us want him to succeed.

TWINS WIN!!! Very impressive work from Martin Perez, Jonathan Schoop, and Nelson Cruz. Lets win tomorrow