Game 134: Twins @ Athletics
by Jesse on Aug 28, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics, Aug 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
Pregame after the jump...
Pregame
Who is Dana Eveland? He's a 24-year old southpaw who's had his ups and downs, but overall hasn't had a horrible season. Mostly he's been fine, with a good start from time to time while peppering in some horrendous ones. Five days ago in Seattle he threw seven strong innings, striking out seven and allowing just one run. In 23 starts this season he's been tossing out the standard arsenal: Fastball (89-91 mph), curveball (77-81), slider (81-84) and a changeup (82-84). He's also a ground-ball pitcher, inducing a 48% rate over parts of the last four seasons.
Nick Blackburn is looking to put the Twins back on a winning streak, and in spite of not getting through five innings his last time out still has a 3.32 ERA in his last 10 starts. When we analyzed his last two starts last weekend, we discovered that Blackburn got better results when he was able to put more spin on the ball--so his big key for tonight, clearly, is to get a good feel for his pitches and to make sure his delivery is strong and consistent.
For the Twins against a lefty, I'll wager: Span (RF), Casilla (2B), Mauer (C), Morneau (1B), Ruiz (DH), Young (LF), Harris (3B), Punto (SS), Gomez (CF)
For Oakland I'll expect something like this: Davis (CF), Crosby (SS), Cust (LF), Thomas (DH), Suzuki (C), Hannahan (3B), Barton (1B), Gonzalez (RF), Patterson (2B)
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We need a sweep!
First place or the wild card are out there for the taking with the Sox playing each other. Let’s get it done.
"Oh really fool! Really! Stop looking at me swan!" -- Billy Madison
by JD34 on Aug 28, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your MINNESOTA TWINS LINEUP:
1. Span – RF
2. Casilla – 2B
3. Mauer – C
4. Morneau – 1B
5. Ruiz – DH
6. Young – LF
7. Harris – 3B
8. Punto – SS
9. Gomez – CF
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s kind of funny that even when we suck, so do the White Sox. Though it’s no shame losing to the Rays this year, the Baltimore loss should sting. We SHOULD win against the As, but I have no idea. Bleh, this has been a constant about every team but the 2006 club: I never have confidence they will win most nights so let’s hope they win!
by MNPundit on Aug 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
opening error
to start off the game. Span is on
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess
Al Newman is the As fielding coach! I didnt know that!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla is out
on a pretty deep fly ball to Left-center field
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer basehit...
Span advances to second
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau lines into an inning ending DP
hard hit…but hit right at the shifted Crosby and he just flipped it to second to double off Span
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grounder to Harris
throws to first for the first out.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey
just want to let the human gameday know that someone else is here.
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
welcome!
I was beginning to think that I was just talking to myself
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cust on 1st and thomas at bat?
time for a dp
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thomas pops it up
2 down…Ryan Sweeney batting
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney hits a liner right to Casilla
3 down.
Ruiz
Young
Harris
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lamb
did anyone else see that the phillies might be interested in making a trade for him? i sure hope they take his salary off the Twins’ hands!
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah I did
that would be nice…we dont need anybody in return just his salary taken off our hands
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris hits a liner right back to Eveland
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry...one hopper hit back to Eveland
going by Gordo so I have to say whatever he says
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
former twin i believe
farmhand at least
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was a former Twins
03 and 04
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bowen
He did play for the Twins, sparingly, and was let go when he was out of options. He has played for a number of teams—Tigers, Padres, Cubs—but appears to have found a home as a backup to Suzuki.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gomez's bunt attempt...
I assume it was for a hit, not a sacrifice?
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We might be done
by 11:00 tonight. Actually, Oakland will take a lot of pitches, so Blackburn will have to work to get to 7 innings.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
49 pitches
thru 3 for Blackburn,
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe next inning
Oakland is a really good place to pitch, especially at night. I’m sure Bert has mentioned “all the foul territory”.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
uh oh.
Try and hold them to one
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a play by Casilla
one run scores but what a play
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here
just finished watching Obama’s speech.
More excitement than this tilt, I see.
by Eric in Madison on Aug 28, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice
Casilla and Punto working magic on a sharp grounder. Unfortunately, 1-0 A’s.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Young Ks
and it was a very weird play….
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how so?
gameday just says putout, catcher to first.
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ball was in the dirt
and the homeplate umpire asked for help on wether Delmon swung…meanwhile the ball skips to the backstop…the first base umpire waited and then said he swung, so Delmon takes off for first. The ball takes a helpful bounce off the backstop and Bowen just threw him out
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how? how the hell have the Twins not scored yet?
by caluofmn on Aug 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the same way
that they couldn’t score off of miguel batista and ryan rowland-smith.
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well I didn't understand that either
man, this team is just painful to watch at times
Was it 2001 when they lost a chance for the post season? Maybe this is another year like that, they are just too young to know how to seal the deal.
by caluofmn on Aug 28, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that play by Casilla
will probably make #1 on ESPN Highlights
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get a runner on first
hit into a double play.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is more than
‘every team struggles on the road’ stuff this is more than that, this is a team that is starting to show that they can’t win must games.
by caluofmn on Aug 28, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets get something started
come on Gomez
Span
Casilla
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez foul pops up to Barton
nice basket catch in the stands
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sensing bunt here.
Bad move, but i feel like Gardy’ll do it.
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so did he bunt it or not?
gameday didn’t tell me.
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no he didnt
grounder to Hannahan and he threw to second but Span was safe
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span is safe at second
and Casilla is safe at first! GREAT JOB!
Lets go Mauer!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
COME ON MORNEAU!!!
please dont do what I think you probably will do….hit it into the gap how about???
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sac fly by Morneau....
way to score him Morneau!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least that is better than what I thought Morneau
was going to do…remember Seattle pitching around Mauer to face Morneau? oofta…those were rough days
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoya
have you seen Casilla’s play yet? Pretty amazing isnt it?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the dp?
the video is up on gameday but i haven’t go it to load yet.
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
try refreshing your page
and then see if it will load
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey it worked!
and that play was amazing! #1 of the day for sure
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz grounds out
but we are on the board with a Morneau sac fly
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And
We’re tied! Ruiz with a chance to drive in the lead run.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sometimes this offense
is really ugly. Yikes. Even when they score a run they look awful.
by Eric in Madison on Aug 28, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in typical Twins fashion
they tie and then set up the team to retake the lead
What is it w/ these guys vs A’s and Seattle?
by caluofmn on Aug 28, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those of you scoring at home
this inning started with a foulout by Gomez (only in Oakland), an infield single by Span, a fielder’s choice for Casilla (they tried to get a force on Span and the throw was late), a double steal, then a walk to Mauer and a sacrifice fly by Morneau.
I thought they would give Casilla a hit—it was a slow hopper right down the third base line—
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Young catches it...and makes a strong throw back in
to hold Crosby
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oak
Oakland is hitting the ball hard this inning
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 28, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats alright
to walk Sweeney in order to face the .215 hitting Barton. But you had better get him out Blacky
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RBI single
Blacky threw something too soft and lifted it over Punto
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto as usual
was being the idiot and trying to backhand it instead of running to it and catching it
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
i just took a look at the A’s lineup, and they’ve really packed it in for this year, which was already evident by their recent record, but still. 3/9 OPS over .700, with only cust above .722.
by Hoya on Aug 28, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn allows the lead on
a blooper to left. No chance for Young.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 28, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no chance for Young
but Punto should have had that
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on Harris
drive him over or in! Lets go!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Harris drives him over!
he does his job…now can Punto do his and get him in? Make up for not catching that little blooper….drive Delmon in
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto!
RBI base hit! that a way Punto!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PUNTO
BIG SINGLE SCORING DELMON TO TIE THE GAME!
by Tony_O on Aug 28, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis robs Gomez of a double/triple!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 28, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
according to Gordo THAT is the fielding play of the game
I dont know….it takes a lot to take over that amazing DP….of course Gordo forgets a lot of things.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that got by Davis
Gomez would have just hit a Inside the Park Home Run Easily
by Tony_O on Aug 29, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that is right
I was thinking only triple but Gomez would have come all the way around…especially with Cust backing up Davis..
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins tie it in the 7th
Young doubled, advanced to third on a fly to right and scored on a single by Punto with the infield in.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 29, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday said injury delay
who were they looking at?
by Hoya on Aug 29, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oakland's Catcher
took a pitch in the Dirt off the unprotected part of his arm.
by Tony_O on Aug 29, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Punto steals second
after a great play by the A’s CF robs Gomez of a hit.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 29, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you are way behind
I am already on Rob Bowen in the next half inning
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bowen Ks
Reyes K count = 2 Ks in .2 innings
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
former twin christian guzman
hit for the cycle today.
by Hoya on Aug 29, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
saw that...
good for him…sometimes I wish we still had him but ah well. Good for him though!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mlb.com
just went out. No more play-by-play from me.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 29, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really? mine hasnt....
I am listening to Gordo and watching it on MLB gameday too….
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Boof came in
and struck out Davis. Going to the 8th—tied at 2. Advantage A’s. They are at home and have the sidearmer in the ’pen.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 29, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow...you are way back man
we are already through .2 of the next half inning
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are you listening to/watching/looking at?
by Hoya on Aug 29, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
listening to Gordo and Gladden
and watching it on MLB gameday…its just that simple but apparently its a slower connection to you guys
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau stings it to RF
but Sweeney makes a nice catch in front of the wall
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry are you the only that should be posting?
by Beerbear on Aug 29, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think
that 33morneaumvp just was wondering if you were new to the site. he didn’t mean to imply that you shouldn’t be posting.
by Hoya on Aug 29, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh is that what he meant?
yeah…feel free to post on here. Try to beat me in comments…come on! I want a little challenge! Welcome to the site by the way!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are watching then that trumps my yahoo scoreboard. I will just cheer.
by Beerbear on Aug 29, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not watching on the TV but listening to the radio
and watching on MLB gameday…try it out by the way, its a whole lot faster than yahoo
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barton sac bunt
Sweeney advances to second
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crain walks Brown
but now we face Bowen…all is good!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it should never have gotten to this point
it’s the freakin’ AAA’s, not the A’s w/ Parker, Conseco, and that other dude :)
by caluofmn on Aug 29, 2008 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki lines a hit past Delmon
no way could Delmon catch that
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep,
Jesse Crain Blows another Damn Game. Theirs No Way we make the Post Season with our Bullpen this Shitty.
by Tony_O on Aug 29, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont think
we will make it to the postseason anyways. I never really did. it just couldnt last…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we lose the opening game to the As
is it time for a clubhouse bashing Gardy? I think so.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 29, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
night all
can’t believe i stayed up for that.
by Hoya on Aug 29, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well crap... we need some bullpen help from AAA on Monday.
Good night, gentlemen Tommorrow is another game. Go Twins…
by Beerbear on Aug 29, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stick a fork in this team
they are done
And after the A’s they have to play Toronto…
It is looking like the Twins will go home probably 5 games back in the Central
by caluofmn on Aug 29, 2008 12:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As a Twins fan, Im Emberassed
By How Piss Poor this Baseball Team has been since the second Angels Game, and Pardon My Language But its PRETTY FUCKING PATHETIC, When we go out and Lose 3 of 4 games to Two of the Worst Fuckin Teams in Major League Baseball, This Roadtrip was going to Make or Break us and So Far, We are the Car Near the end of a Highway, going 60 MPH without any brakes and we are about to Drive off the Fuckin Cliff.
by Tony_O on Aug 29, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man this team is car is completely out of gas
which means, they will coast down the highway and off the cliff
that way us fans can enjoy the fall even better
by caluofmn on Aug 29, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gardenhire is to blame for that loss.
Why in the BLUE FUCK, Do you Bring in Jesse Crain, The GUY WHO BLEW THE FUCKING FIRST SEATTLE GAME, to Pitch with the Game winning Run on Second, LET BRESLOW PITCH!, MY GOD
by Tony_O on Aug 29, 2008 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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