Game 128: Twins @ Angels
by Jesse on Aug 22, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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Pregame
After what can only be described as "one helluva game" on Thursday night, game two of the weekend series promises just as much excitement. On the hill for the vaunted Angels will be Joe Saunders. Mike Scioscia and company will be watching the left-hander very closely, making sure that there are no ill effects from his collision with Howie Kendrick this past Sunday. Saunders' last bad start was on June 9, and since then is 5-2 in 11 starts, with a 2.66 ERA in 71 innings. His success this season has been due in large part to simply having better "stuff". All of his pitches are coming in at a slightly higher velocity than last season as well, and also in part to simply having another year's experience the 27-year old has reduced how many line drives he gives up by 33%. Part of this can be attributed to what kind of hitters he's been facing, but he also deserves part of the credit. Batters aren't squaring up against him as well as they have in the past, and that's a very good sign. For the Twins to have success, they'll need to be patient (he's not always the most efficient worker) and still find a way to jump on the best pitch they see. It won't be an easy task.
Charged with the job of matching Saunders will be Glen Perkins. His last time out he managed quite well through the first few innings, and then seemed to either relax, change tactics...or maybe he was just figured out. No matter what happened, it's been hard for Perk to earn a good start over the last month or so. Hitters see his stuff pretty well, hitting him to the tune of .294/.337/.464. I'm not sure if he needs to find a way to start disguising his pitches, to start making more mid-game adjustments, or whether it's just an issue of staying on the third base side of the rubber and not forcing the issue as often, but it looks like he needs a little something extra at this point in time.
For the Angels against a southpaw I'll predict: Figgins (3B), Aybar (SS), Teixeira (1B), Guerrero (RF), Hunter (CF), Anderson (DH), Kendrick (2B), Rivera (LF), Mathis (C)
And for the Twins I'm all about: Span (RF), Casilla (2B), Mauer (C), Morneau (1B), Young (LF), Ruiz (DH), Harris (3B), Punto (SS), Gomez (CF)
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Predictions:
1. Span – RF
2. Casilla – 2B
3. Mauer – C
4. Morneau – 1B
5. Young – LF
6. Ruiz – DH
7. Everett – SS
8. Punto – 3B
9. Gomez – CF
I didnt copy them
his lineups go:
1. Span- RF
2. Casilla – 2B
3. Mauer – C
4. Morneau – 1B
5. Ruiz – DH
6. Young – LF
7. Punto – 3B
8. Everett – SS
9. Gomez – CF
I didnt even look over at the strib until just now
Perkins
His peripherals are not great, but he is 10-3 and has made a high percentage of quality starts. There seems to be some problem pitching with a good-sized lead. He had nice leads in both of his Seattle starts, and was lucky to get a W and no-decision.
Perkins is better than I thought he would be and is very good for a fifth starter. I expect him to keep the Twins in the game tonight. I am hoping for, but not really expecting, an offensive explosion.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
He can go 5, and then he's a pyromanic
Considering the Angels’ record against lefties, however, 5 complete will be welcome.
by Johnny Safron on Aug 22, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Update
In Chicago: Sh*tSox lead 2-0 on a Swisher homer. Still 0 outs in the bottom of the 4th inning
Red Sawks
are up 8-4 after 7.5. It looks like the Wild Card lead will have to wait. ChiSox tied after six with the plucky Rays.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
Official Lineups:
1. Span – RF
2. Casilla – 2B
3. Mauer – C
4. Morneau – 1B
5. Ruiz – DH
6. Young – LF
7. Punto – 3B
8. Everett – SS
9. Gomez – CF
Pitching for the Twins: LHP Glen Perkins
1. Figgins – 3B
2. Aybar – SS
3. Tex – 1B
4. Guerrero – RF
5. Hunter – CF
6. Anderson – LF
7. Kendrick – 2B
8. Matthews – CF
9. Mathis – C
nice
nice start to the game
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
Span
gets on, probably an infield hit!
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
actually
it was a hot smash to first base
the pitcher failed to cover
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Span gets an infield hit
on a ball that Tex smothered but Saunders failed to go to first…otherwise Span was out. and moves to second on a wild pitch
Casilla
swings at ball 4 twice and hits a soft liner.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
Humber Tonight
Gets the Complete Game against Pawtucket for Rochester, 9 IP, 5 Hits, 1 ER, 0 Walks, 8 K’s
Humber smells it…he’s close to getting a chance with teh big club…
by Adam Peterson on Aug 22, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
It is the Right Call
to swing away with three .300 hitters and try to score one or more. It didn’t pay off in the 1st.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
alright Perk
lets throw strikes and keep the little fast guys off the bases and go straight after the big guys….just do what Baker did last night (aside from the Tex homer)
Just a blooper
by Aybar, but in the right place.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
2 out now
Dye at the plate
let’s hope by the end of the night the Wildcard is still tied
and the Twins have the Central lead
K
Right after a bad call, swing and a miss. Balfour gets out of the inning. Back to the Twins…
by Adam Peterson on Aug 22, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
look
look at Grant Balfours stats
he has put together one heck of a season
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay
that evens up some of Perkins’ bad luck
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Saunders
is a tough customer. Getting runners on is good, but they need to be advanced.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
Whew...
I thought I was going to have to stay away from the computer…
by Adam Peterson on Aug 22, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Span
Now 5 POs and 1 Assist.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
hell yeah!
who the hell is Willie Aybar?! :lol:
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
ahh
my memory is jogged
TB’s Aybar is filling in for Longoria
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Five fly outs
in two innings. I’d rather mix in a few grounders and a K or 2.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Fly balls
to center and right are going to have to be hit pretty well to get between Go-go and the Span man.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
Gomez with another base hit!
and nearly thrown out at first on a throw back in to first by Vladdy…Gomez made a big turn but got back to the bag just in time
Gomez
hasn’t had much luck running against lefthanders. He should stay at first.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
what do you mean?
hasnt had much success? he just stole second and because of his speed, when he slid into third just overslid the bag
Tony_0
you used to be so cheerful..now you are bitching. Its still early in the game and Perk so far is doing well….
I think its just I Expect too much from the twins.
and Part of it is How weve Fared on the Road this year against the Top Teams.
Perkins squeezed
on two 3-2 pitches.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Span man
the Span Man is risingup the charts of my favorite Twins players
- with a bullet!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
huh
I guess pound signs dont show up
#
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
here is the struggling Morneau
struggling in terms of not being able to knock in runners in scoring position
score
Yanks win
Red Sox win
White Sox losing by 2 in the 8th
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Morneau pops up to the SS
this is getting aggravating Morneau….I am used to doubles with people on base. I might just change my name on TT if you keep on doing this. I am threatening you!!!!
Thattaboy
Delmon. Take a few pitches and then drive the ball!
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
he opens up his eyes like saucers when he REALLY sees the ball well
I have seen that happen a few times this year…5 of his 8 homers he was like that…a bunch of his doubles same thing
Rays
Rays add a run
7-4 in the 9th
still threatening
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Perkins finally
Gets a close pitch.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
we
we gotta score off this situation
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
They left runs out there
Most of the time that comes back to haunt you.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
sorry guys
but the human gameday has going to bed….have to work tomorrow and didnt get much sleep last night
Big inning for Perkins
I think he needs to hold ‘em this inning to keep momentum in the Twins’ dugout.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
Perk
Something Looks Different about him tonight, He Looks Completely Different from his previous starts
another
another K
Gladden on the radio keep noting that Perkins is pounding that A’s inside, and was surprised a pitch was NOT inside during that Mathews at bat
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
I Guess im the New Play By Play Guy
Morneau With a Soft Ground out to short, 1 out
He is Slumping Big Time
Gardy
Gardy had some nice words about Ruiz during the radio pre game show
He said that he has come around on Ruiz. He likes having his bat in the lineup, and he is swinging a great stick
one thing I noticed is that for a bigger guy, he has some good speed
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
when
when does Justin get a day off?
it might do him good
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
Quentin Flies out to BJ Upton
GAME OVER, To Steal a Note from the Yankees Broadcast team…THE WHITE SOX LOSE…TTHHHHEE WHITE SOX LOSE!
YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD...
YES!
Finish them…sweep the leg…
by Adam Peterson on Aug 22, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Concering Justin a Day Off.
I think you Let him try to Play out of it, i dont think we can play Mike Lamb against a team like the Angels
Delmon
The last couple games he has looked awful. Last week he looked great. Now he his swinging great tonight. I dont understand it
The perplexing Delmon
looks great tonight after looking terrible for a few games.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
LHP
Surprising what going up against a LHP can do as opposed to Lackey, Shields, K-Rod, etc.
by Adam Peterson on Aug 22, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me
Or Does Randy Ruiz Look Like an Older Version of the Goalie Goldberg from the Mighty Ducks Movies
Time
For some kind of play? Squeeze, hit and run.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Scoring?
I guess I would call that a Fielder’s Choice.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
They went
for Nicky and he definitely beat the throw.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
smells
smells like old shoes to me
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
I can get some sleep now. 8-0. Now the challenge is for Perkins to pitch well for two or three more innings.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
I think Perkins
was the opposite of too fine. He just threw it over whenever he got behind on the cound after getting a big lead against the Mariners. Hopefully, he will learn from his past outings.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
during the
during the radio pregame shoe, Perkins was talking about how he ditched his curveball and went with a slider about half way through the season.
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
got
got out of the 6th
awesome
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
With eleven pitchers
It’s important for Perkins to give them another inning.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
Concerning Eddie Guardaddo
Gives up 2 runs in 2/3rds of an inning tonight vs Cleveland, i hope we dont Pick him up
One outing
does not a pitcher make.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
But with a 86 Mph fastball tops and being 38 years old
He would be another Has Been who wouldnt help
Nothing from Mauer, Morneau, and Casilla
so far tonight as Joe lines a single.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
I'm staying up through the 7th
or until they take out Perkins.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 23, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
and Delmon Gets Plunked by the Pitch.
Bases Loaded, nobody out, Already a 8 run Lead, Lets Pour it on Boys, Show the Top Teams we can Play with them.
Ruiz
living a charmed existence tonight. On for the fourth time
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 23, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
One more inning
Perk! If he throws strikes, I think the Angels will help him out and swing.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 23, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
zero
Twins pitching have shutout the A’s since that Mark Teixeria HR early in teh game last night
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 23, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
Nice 7th
Three grounders and a bullet.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 23, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions
Can we have a complete game shutout tonight?
I have Perk on my fantasy team and I could use the points. Only 6 more outs come on Perk… you can do it. Go Twins….
It'll be close...
89 pitches through 7. Should come out for the 8th, but not sure about the CG, obviously will depend on how the 8th goes.
Perk a Complete Game would be nice,
Even Breslow pitching an inning would be good for my fantasy team.
Kinda Like you
Except i dont have all the twins, my Relievers are Nathan, Breslow, and Fuentes, Starters are Liriano, Baker, Blackburn, Lackey, Slowey, Perk and Cliff Lee, Traded A-Rod to get Lee, Mauer and Fuentes.
Catchers, Mauer and Redmond, 1st Base, Morneau and Casey Blake, 2nd Base is Punto SS is Jeter and Renteria, 3B is Braun, OF’s are Span, Young and Abreu, Utility is Raul Ibanez
Good job
By Perkins. He looks like he’ll be 11-3 after tonight.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 23, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
All four starters (Not counting Liriano)
With winning records and ERAs under 4. They couldn’t have asked for much more.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 23, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
Sorry
Delmon is not a good outfielder.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 23, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions
in
in fact, with Boston winning and the Chi Sox losing, the Pale Hose are a half game down in teh WC standings
:D
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 23, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn.. I want the Twins to take the division and the White Sox to take the Wild Card.
No Red Sox and no Yankees… sweet music to my ears…
I
I guess I dont really care who gets in, as long as the Twins do
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 23, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
come
coem on Justin, lets get a hit
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 23, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
what
what a game he pitched.
claps
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 23, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
its
it should be a ground ball spetacular..if I remember the scouting reports on Garland right
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 23, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Ladies and Gentlemen, Your First Place Minnesota Twins!!!!!!!!
Im Off To Bed, Good Night Twins Territory, ah this is the Life!
And the pendulum swings back.
Twins take the lead once again. Maybe they can run away with it this time?
First place
Anyone else notice we had Perkins and Dennys on the mound tonight? We should think of a name for that combo—the trans fat special perhaps?
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
Ha
Too bad we didn’t pick up Steve Bennigans off waivers. (Also too bad Bennigans went out of business—that chain was a Ron Gardenhire favorite.)
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Aug 23, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
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