Game 107: White Sox @ Twins
by Jesse on Jul 30, 2008 6:27 PM EDT
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Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins, Jul 30, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
Pregame
From the Sox Series Preview:
Gavin Floyd: At just 25, Floyd is in his fifth year in the big leagues, and suffice it to say this is the knid of season everyone's been expecting him to have. The biggest reason for his success is the drastic reduction in his home run rates. Only 11.6% of his fly balls have been home runs this season, which isn't great, but it's much better than his 17.7% mark in '07 or his 19.7% mark in '06. As a result he's been able to limit his damage this season, without getting more strikeouts, fewer walks or more ground balls. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that his FIP and xFIP are well more than one full run higher than his ERA of 3.57, indicating that he's A) been lucky on balls in play and B) is likely to regress hard to the mean. We'll see how he does on Tuesday, but it should be noted that in three starts versus the Twins this year he's done very well: 21.1 IP, 12 H, 2 HR, 6 R, 7 BB, 14 K.
For the Twins it's the 10-game winner Livan Hernandez. He's averaging more than six innings a start and leading Minnesota pitchers with 135.2 innings pitched, and no doubt there's some value in the role he's played. In the mean time, most fans think of him as "the guy who's taking Fransico Liriano's roster spot", and after another rough start five days ago not much is changing on that front. He allowed four runs in the first and another in the second, putting his team in an early 5-0 hole which was more than enough for the surging Cliff Lee. Only a shaky Cleveland bullpen and a Justin Morneau 2-run blast made the game as close as it was. In reality, even though Livan went all eight innings in the contest, 12 hits and three walks usually won't get the job done. It seems like a crap shoot every time he takes the hill, because even though we all know he can go the distance, it's what happens to all those batted balls that will tell the story. Hernandez needs luck, a lot of ground balls, and probably two or three great defensive plays to be effective tonight. Godspeed, Mr. Hernandez, and good luck.
For the Twins lineup tonight, they're facing their only right-handed starting pitcher of the series. Gardenhire will likely keep Nick Punto in the lineup and slide him over to second base, while both Jason Kubel and Craig Monroe do well versus RHP and should get nods. I'll be surprised if Adam Everett gets benched tonight in favor of Brendan Harris. Predicted Lineup: Span (CF), Punto (2B), Mauer (C), Morneau (1B), Young (LF), Kubel (RF), Monroe (DH), Buscher (3B), Everett (SS)
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pretty close predictions Jesse
except for one thing. Gomez is now healthy.
My predictions are:
1. Span – RF
2. Punto – 2B
3. Mauer – C
4. Morneau – 1B
5. Young – LF
6. Kubel – DH
7. Buscher – 3B
8. Harris – SS
9. Gomez – CF
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 30, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From Joe C.
White Sox (59-46)
1. Orlando Cabrera, SS
2. A.J. Pierzynski, C
3. Carlos Quentin, LF
4. Jermaine Dye, RF
5. Jim Thome, DH
6. Paul Konerko, 1B
7. Nick Swisher, CF
8. Alexei Ramirez, 2B
9. Josh Fields, 3B
Starting pitcher: RH Gavin Floyd
Twins (59-47)
1. Denard Span, RF
2. Nick Punto, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jason Kubel, DH
6. Delmon Young, LF
7. Brian Buscher, 3B
8. Brendan Harris, SS
9. Carlos Gomez, CF
Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez
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by joeiscool12 on Jul 30, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I actually forgot that Gomez was in the starting lineup last night. Oh well. This lineup isn’t bad considering the options.
by Jesse on Jul 30, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Sounds like Manny Ramirez is heading to Florida? Didn’t see that one coming. Sounds like there’s a 3-way option as well including the Pirates. This should turn out interesting.
by Jesse on Jul 30, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really?
if so, that sweet!
Get him away from the Twins!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 30, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which Livan will show up
I’m more concerned w/ that than the lineup. The way he gets hit and the way Chicago can hit it out, it could be a very bad combination.
make sure the beer is cold, the brauts hot, its time for Twins baseball!
Win Twins!
by caluofmn on Jul 30, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH GOODDDDDDD
I’m so stoked for this game. This is my favorite part of the year, the trade deadline and pennant races. Sweet jesus.
by CARXRiedmann on Jul 30, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Whoooo
Livan party. I love Livan!!!!!!!
by CARXRiedmann on Jul 30, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Livan Gives up the Early Dinger, 1-0 Sox
by Tony_O on Jul 30, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not good
but Livan is not the first pitch to give up a HR to Quentin
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go.
Ruining expectations again..
by CARXRiedmann on Jul 30, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Livan Finally
gets out of it with Minimal Damage.
by Tony_O on Jul 30, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twins Lose out on Latroy Hawkins
Yankees have Traded Hawkins to Houston.
by Tony_O on Jul 30, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hooray
I was not looking forward to the return of the Hawk….the Hawk is dead. He cant pitch anymore.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t have minded him, but I’m not really upset. It looks like the Twins are talking with the Giants about Aurilia, so we’ll see what happens before three tomorrow.
by Twins Territory on Jul 30, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont run
dont run on Mauer!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He just isn't good enough
to get major leaguers out with any regularity.
by Eric in Madison on Jul 30, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
o man
ugggggly
gotta hold them at bay now
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 30, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
on the hit board!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 30, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on the board
Justin with a double
He is locked in
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 30, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No fun
It is certainly no fun watching Hernandez pitch. He is constantly walking a tightrope and the feeling of impending doom is always there. We know that he won’t get better, so I guess I see little point in him continuing to pitch for a team that is looking to do well this year and certainly beyond.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jul 30, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was going to say I'd rather see Bonser pitch
but then he gave up the HR and well, I’d rather see Liriano pitch
can the Twins bring him up now?
Can the offense wake up and at least make it close?
by caluofmn on Jul 30, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is
this is ‘one of those games’
can’t win them all
insert another cliche here
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 30, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hernandez
didn’t give the team a chance to win. Floyd was very good again. Very similar to the Monday game between the Twins and Sox. Now, tomorrow’s game will be the biggest of the year. I am glad that Baker is twirling for the Twins, but the Twins are facing a tough customer in Danks.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jul 30, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow is HUGE
a split would be very disappointing. I know it is not the last time the Twins will play Chicago but they need to get over the hump and take first place.
Baker tomorrow is great but the offense needs to show up.
Possible good news from the broadcast, Casilla might be back in 2 weeks b/c he was throwing fine before the game and thought he could still hit right handed.
by caluofmn on Jul 30, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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