Kansas City @ Minnesota GameThread, Apr 5, 2008 2:10 PM EDT

Game 6: Royals @ Twins

by Jesse on Apr 5, 2008 1:00 PM EDT in News

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Gil Meche (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 6 IP, 5 K, 4 BB, 8 H) VS Livan Hernandez (1-0, 2.57 ERA, 7 IP, 1 K, 0 BB, 7 H)

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Official Game Notes, from MLB.com

Here's the link to the official game notes.

by Jon Marthaler on Apr 5, 2008 1:04 PM EDT 0 recs

Lineups

KANSAS CITY
Gathright cf
Grudzielanek 2n
Teahen lf
Guillen rf
Butler dh
Gordon 3b
Olivo c
Gload 1b
Callaspo ss

MINNESOTA
Gomez cf
Tolbert 2b
Mauer c
Morneau 1b
Young lf
Kubel rf
Monroe dh
Lamb 3b
Everett ss

by Jon Marthaler on Apr 5, 2008 1:08 PM EDT 0 recs

I had hoped...

I didn't really expect it, but I had really hoped that Kubel would be in either the #2 or #3 spot. My lineup:

Gomez
Mauer
Kubel
Young
Morneau
Monroe
Lamb
Tolbert
Everett

I really think that because of his patience at the plate, Kubel benefits more from lineup protection than others in the lineup. Oh well.

by snolls on Apr 5, 2008 1:26 PM EDT 0 recs

Mauer

I think Mauer will bat third until Cuddyer comes back. I think they almost have to do it that way...

"Don't take anything for granted, because tomorrow is not promised to any of us."

by Twins Territory on Apr 5, 2008 2:21 PM EDT 0 recs

Hernandez

So who's going to be the team that finally lights him up. KC today? Chicago next week or maybe not until Detroit...

P.S. if Kelly Theiser reports again that a pitcher had a bad start because he didn't keep the ball down, I might have to kill myself.

by caseintheface on Apr 5, 2008 2:34 PM EDT 0 recs

Meche

He's not that good, but he'll probably shut us down for at least 7 innings today. This offense is just not clicking. Someone please tell Delmon to stop swinging at the first pitch, it's infuriating.

P.S. if Kelly Theiser reports again that a pitcher had a bad start because he didn't keep the ball down, I might have to kill myself.

by caseintheface on Apr 5, 2008 2:37 PM EDT 0 recs

thank god

there she goes!!! Morneau is back

P.S. if Kelly Theiser reports again that a pitcher had a bad start because he didn't keep the ball down, I might have to kill myself.

by caseintheface on Apr 5, 2008 3:08 PM EDT 0 recs

homer!

Morneau is out of the "slump" with that last three-run shot!

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by Andersklasen on Apr 5, 2008 3:08 PM EDT 0 recs

boo

way to rally kill guys

P.S. if Kelly Theiser reports again that a pitcher had a bad start because he didn't keep the ball down, I might have to kill myself.

by caseintheface on Apr 5, 2008 3:10 PM EDT 0 recs

MLB Gameday

As far as a free source of live baseball, Gameday is pretty great, however, can anyone explain what the "PFX" number that is displayed on all the MLB Gameday pitches is? I just can't figure it out.

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by MJesser on Apr 5, 2008 3:14 PM EDT 0 recs

Livan's "changeup"

I was noticing on gameday it's been labeling Livan's fastballs as changeups because they're only hitting 85 mph. Then when they do hit 86 it calls 'em fastballs. Just an amusing thing i noticed.

Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?

by halfchest on Apr 5, 2008 3:21 PM EDT 0 recs

Beat me

I was just going to post the same thing! I've only seen about 2 or 3 "fastballs" from Livan and a rediculous number "changeups"

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by MJesser on Apr 5, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

Signature

BTW. Where'd you get your signature from? It made me laugh.

What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?

by MJesser on Apr 5, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up 0 recs

we might have to start calling him "Magic Man". These guys are trying so hard to light him up and he's just getting so much movement on his stuff that none of them can get solid contact. I know if I was a major leaguer I'd be just liking my chops swinging at everything with Livan on the mound.

P.S. if Kelly Theiser reports again that a pitcher had a bad start because he didn't keep the ball down, I might have to kill myself.

by caseintheface on Apr 5, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yes!

Morneau! 4 RBI's!

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by Andersklasen on Apr 5, 2008 3:30 PM EDT 0 recs

Yes!

More smallball. This is good.

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by Andersklasen on Apr 5, 2008 3:32 PM EDT 0 recs

Tolbert

Checking out his ABs today has really impressed me. He's currently 2 for 3, but has seen at least 5 or 6 pitches per AB. He's taking balls, fouling off pitches and making good contact. I like it.

Of course, I'm just watching the game via Gameday. Is anyone watching his ABs that can vouch for this?

What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?

by MJesser on Apr 5, 2008 3:35 PM EDT 0 recs