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Game 157: White Sox @ Twins

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins, Sep 23, 2008 8:10 PM EDT


By the numbers, here are some key match-ups which will give us a cursory idea of strengths, weaknesses and marginal advantages.

Starters

Team IP WHIP K/9 P/PA Avg Obp Slg
Twins 920.2 1.36 5.54 3.65 .284 .324 .444
White Sox 952.1 1.30 6.68 3.74 .261 .316 .415

Some of these numbers are still inflated by Livan Hernandez, but there's no denying Chicago has seen some good years coming from their rotation.  They do a decent job of keeping hitters off-balance by having finesse pitchers mixed with guys who can rack up some strikeouts.  The Twins have strong performers at the front of their rotation in Francisco Liriano and Scott Baker, but the Sox have a bit more experience and are still having the better season overall.  Also, the Sox won't have to face Liriano this series.  Advantage:  White Sox

Relievers

Team IP WHIP K/9 P/PA Avg Obp Slg
Twins 475.1 1.36 7.23 3.74 .259 .326 .414
White Sox 434.2 1.35 7.91 3.82 .257 .327 .394

Matt Thornton, Octavio Dotel, Bobby Jenks; three solid and reliable relief pitchers that on any given night can be counted on to shut down an offense.  It's hard to come up with a list of three names on the Twins side that can do the same thing, in spite of the fact that according to the little chart both bullpens come out pretty even.  There's Joe Nathan, of course.  Then Jesse Crain, who hasn't been used in almost a week but has generally been effective.  Oh, and Craig Breslow, he can be counted too.  Sadly, given the option, if asked which three I'd prefer to entrust a three-run lead to it'd be Thornton-Dotel-Jenks.  I feel like a traitor.  Advantage:  White Sox

Other Match-Ups of Note

Chicago Hitters VS RHP:  .267/.333/.446    With all three Twins hurlers being righties, I thought this significant.  It's not horribly encouraging, but in addition to familiarity breeding contempt, hate, jealousy and sometimes boredom, it also breeds the ability to pick apart flaws.  Hopefully Baker, Blackburn and Slowey can do just that.

Twins Best VS LHP    This is always important.  This season, it's Joe Mauer (.959 OPS), Matt Macri (.917), Denard Span (.897), Justin Morneau (.793), Adam Everett (.773) and Delmon Young (.771).

Twins Hitters VS Chicago:  .273/.333/.417    That's not too bad, especially considering who's likely to see a lot of playing time in the series.  All of the following have an OPS of .828 or higher against the Sox this season:  Justin Morneau, Michael Cuddyer, Joe Mauer, Jason Kubel, Nick Punto, Carlos Gomez and Mike Redmond.

White Sox On Turf:  .227/.285/.361    I like this one.  We'll end on a high note.


W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2008 - Scott Baker 9-4 26 26 0 0 0 0 158.1 152 65 65 20 40 128 3.69 1.21


W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2008 - Javier Vazquez 12-14 31 31 1 0 0 0 200.0 202 101 96 23 58 192 4.32 1.30



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Vazquez...

…his record, ERA, and walks on turf really make this look a little more encouraging. Hopefully the Twins can take advantage of this and make Ozzie get out of his seat tonight. I want to see a complete meltdown for the entire series! Go TWINS!!! Summer of Stun!!! Lets let fate decide this one! Remember who won the 87, 91, 08 Super Bowls? Remember who won the 87, 91, 08? World Series. Go TWINS!!

by Gornara on Sep 23, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's win tonight!!!

We need a big game from Scott Baker and a little help from his friends. WIN TWINS!!

by Jesse on Sep 23, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you staying up for the whole thing, Jesse?

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sadly, no.

I have to go to bed…work in the morning.

Enjoy the game, though! I’ll be catching it tomorrow!!

by Jesse on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pfh, call in sick. Who cares if you're up until 3?

This is a relatively big game.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha...relatively?

It’s a massive game. I wish I could call in, but it’s just not in the cards.

Catch you tomorrow duder!

by Jesse on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds good, sleep well!

And never call me “duder” again. :)

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is tempting to stay up though...

…this is a HUGE game…I’m so excited I don’t know if I’ll be able to sleep anyway…but I have to try.

Peace out, TT!!

by Jesse on Sep 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully you will

wake up to a Twins Victory tomorrow Jesse! G’Night and GO TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Calls

1—Scott Baker, 6 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 5 K, 1 BB
2—HR’s from Delmon Young, Justin Morneau
3—Big defensive play from Denard Span

by Jesse on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Calls

1 – Scott Baker, 6 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 4 K, 0 BB
2 – HR from Morneau
3 – Gomez, 3-4 with 2B, 2 RBI
4 – Great Defense
5 – Win? 5-3; Lose? 6-3

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My calls

1—Scott Baker, 8 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 8 K, 3 BB
2—No home runs in the game
3—Carlos Gomez, 2 SB, 0 R

Twins 2, White Sox 1

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any pre-game rituals that we need to do?

All while pounding on wood, of course.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

None? I'm pouring the Sierra Mist down my throat by the gallon-full.

Hey, anything for the Twins, right?

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone breaking out the gear

like it’s the playoffs?

Home cap, home jersey, glove on the coffee table?

Jobu statue on the mantle?

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is it!

Lets do this. Go Twins!

by .mnqwerd on Sep 23, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm nervous and want something to divert my attention for the last couple of minutes.

Anyone up to date on Vikings football?

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright boys!

HERE IT COMES!!!!!!!

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crowd

sounds pretty healthy…Who’s watching?

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CALLED 3RD STRIKE

Beautiful 1 IP 2 K’s. Keep it up Baker. Now let’s give him an early lead

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Twins

go down in order

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ah oh

ChiSox threat!

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DP!

but Thomer scores

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk

to Morneau…let’s make something happen here!

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HELL YES

GO KUBEL!!!!!!

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2-2 to Kubel...

…and he HOMERS!

2-1 Twins!

KUBEL!

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's keep this going.

Let’s keep Vazquez on the ropes tonight. I smell the Chicago bullpen!

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hope for

a really big inning here
Kubel started things, still no out

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One away.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is what I projected the final score to be.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stay out

of that DP Nicky…

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's Gomez's job...

If he screws this up I’ll shoot myself in the lip.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You

just about had that right

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Darn it!

I forgot to knock on wood. Anway, a sacrifice from Gomez puts two in scoring position for Denard Span.

Two outs. This could be the last opportunity we receive in a while. Here’s hoping we take advantage of it.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Little Nicky Punto!

Singles! Runners on the corners with one out.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Smell 'em

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Span grounds out...

Inning over.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Could have

used a couple more runs there. Span grounded out with two in scoring position.

by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One down.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Baker

The Twins have a lead, now hold it!

by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 23, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One on, one out.

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mauer concentration

Catching the ball and tossing his mask to the ump in one smooth motion

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He isn't every other game?

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by Andersklasen on Sep 23, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just thought it was funny

I don’t think he meant to toss his mask to the ump but he happened to catch it. Just was amusing to me, small minds are easily amused.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We win

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

15 pitches

that A.J. has seen. Damn, he’s starting to piss me off.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's not get complacent

Damn, that was a sad inning out of our 2 3 4 spots.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 4 5

Every time I get to see those 3 sit down I feel much better.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

SLIDE YOUNG SLIDE.

I shouldn’t criticize him especially tonight but damn dude, just about had a needless out there because he wouldn’t just get down.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There ya go

That’s how it’s done :)

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep 'em coming, boys!

2008 Minnesota Twins…where no lead is safe

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Especially with all those home run hitters playing for the guys with black unis and white stockings.

by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 23, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clayton Richard

It’s always nice to see a guy with a 6 + ERA start warming up in the opponents bullpen

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

two on, two out

Come on Baker get that final out

by .mnqwerd on Sep 23, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Huge Inning...

…to get out of with the bases loaded!!! Great job Baker!

by Gornara on Sep 23, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets Go JOE

And before I’m done typing Justin Morneau extends the lead.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

6-1 Twins

Mauer single, J Mo double

by .mnqwerd on Sep 23, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

M V P M V P M V P M V P

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brian Buscher

I’d really like to see a review of his defensive #‘s anyone know where to find those? I don’t know a ton about defensive #‘s but damn, he’s looked pretty good to me other than a few errant throws from time to time.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I say steal

A. J. s got no arm. Steal so we’re out of the double play

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On Gameday

I see a lot of scoring drives to CF. Man, that move for Jr. by the Sox sure was saavy…

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

remember CF is the easiest position in the OF

as long as you still have some wheels… but Junior… his wheels are not as young as they used to be

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

it was a move to just get the team in the papers but it didn’t make sense then and it may make even less sense at the end of the season

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully

They brought Jr. in just to educate the team on off-season icing techniques

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

91 pitches

I say send him out for one more inning

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree...

…give him another inning, he is HOT!

by Gornara on Sep 23, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pour on the Runs Boys

We need to Make a Statement to the Sox that we are Coming.

by Tony_O on Sep 23, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BTW

New York Yankees: DEAD. I’ve been waiting quite a while to say that.

by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 23, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So refreshing

to have the playoffs minus NY
Can you imagine the “last playoff game/series/game 7/hot dog sold” talk that would’ve come to the playoffs with the Yankees and their stadium?

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

8 hour documentry on ESPN

on the last hot dog sold and they yahoo who bought it

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean

Last game at Yankee Stadium? Did they get a new building or something? I just wish someone would have told me ahead of time so I would have adequate time to prepare…

by GACTwinFan on Sep 23, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hear they are going to share a stadium w/ the Mets

after all 1 city can’t possibly afford 2 new stadiums

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's the big question now...

Do you send Baker out for the 7th? 92 pitches and struggled in the 5th. Then again he’s got the latter half of the lineup coming up in the 7th. I say put him in for another.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 23, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Put Him IN!!!

He got out of the big jam and is looking great. His pitches are on target and are stumping the white sox

by Gornara on Sep 23, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Twins!

Lets go Baker! I just hope that the Twins havent used up all their bullets again…I saw this in Tampa, but we are home so we will perform!

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was acrobatic

and Jack Morris is trying to point out once again that the pitchers are the best athletes on the field….haha

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now,

THAT’S asking for a lot…

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why not though?

should Gardy trust him if he says he still feels good…

leave it on the field

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah I know it is!

but hell, if he can have a few more innings like this last one…..its possible!

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

what’s he saving it for? let him out for the 8th

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It'd be great to see...

But why not let Joe get any kinks out at home and with a 6 run lead?

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3

4th time tonight!

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Go in for the 8th!!!

Bakers best inning yet in the 7th, give him a shot at the 8th!

by Gornara on Sep 23, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

put him in but have Breslow and maybe Crain stretching out just in case…..

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he had the opportunity it's possible

But Gardy won’t give it to him. They need him for Sunday.

by .mnqwerd on Sep 23, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MVP!

MVP! MVP! MVP!

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Batting Leader Report

Mauer 1-4 tonight .329
Pedroia 2-4 tonight .324
Ordonez 0-4 tonight .319

by .mnqwerd on Sep 23, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOOOOO!!!

Im lovin it!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Puckett is jumping in his grave!

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RBI leader report

Morneau – 129
Cabrera – 125
Hamilton – 124

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Punto grounds out

3 down…..but Twins come up big!!!!!!!!!

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fantastic inning

Nice to see our boys lift ’em out of the park while they whiff

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crain

I like putting him in. He’s had a nice break, here’s a low stress chance for him to get some work before we have to use him in a higher pressure situation

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great game for Scott

We really needed a solid start – and now a strong finish

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

9-1, This is a Fantastic Game

Big Statement by the twins tonight

by Tony_O on Sep 23, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Breaking story

Jesse still needs to start getting people out…

It would be a BIG mistake if he allows Chicago to score a run here, don’t give them anything positive to carry to tomorrows game!

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

True

We need to keep them down and out. Especially facing Buerhle tomorrow. Let’s hope we can kick his ass too.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

For the season

Those home run totals are: White Sox 223, Twins 111.

by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 23, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dead man pitching Buerhle is always tough

Twins need to end on a positive and keep Chicago pressing, put that doubt in their heads…

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Buerhle

With a left starting and Kubel slamming the ball today it will be interesting to see if they start him again tomorrow.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am sure they will

Gardy will send out the exact same lineup tomorrow I am sure…..we need our best hitting lineup in there against ChiSox

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

does anyone think

we’ll see Cuddyer DH this series?

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

According to Joe C.

Gardy says Cuddy is starting tomorrow against Buerhle. That was before tonight’s performance though.

by Hoya on Sep 23, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope so

That would make the most sense but you just never know with Gardy.

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

by halfchest on Sep 23, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dye out

and field delay as a fan jumps onto the field……

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 gone!

Thome grounds out…….

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Griffey homers!

9-3

ChiSox: 1 HR
Twins: 3 HR

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez flies out

and this game is over!

1.5 back….

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Game 1 objective

Make sure the guys in the other dugout don’t clinch in your house. Check.

by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 23, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Game 2 Objective

Assure that you end the series closer than when you started.

by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 23, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

STATEMENT GAME

Those Stun ’Em Twins showed up tonight and the series got off right
Tomorrow should be fun…

by Chuck Tweedy on Sep 23, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Summer of Stun

And the Hot Stun in the Summertime, The Twinkies Made a damn Statement Tonight, Great Job Boys.

by Tony_O on Sep 23, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Twins made a statement tonight with scoring 9 runs

and surprisingly out-homered the Sox 3-1….but tomorrow is another day. And we all know our beloved Twins…you score 7 runs one night and win, then the next night (I am not sure if they get cocky or what) they score 2 runs and lose. I am hoping for another big offensive outburst tomorrow but more importantly, Blackburn needs to shut out the Sox and keep the ball in the park.

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that has to change tomorrows

they don’t have too many tomorrows left so all that crap has to end here.
The Twins showed what they can do, tomorrow they need to come out with the same intensity, they got to show some killer instinct and put Chicago out.

cue – “eye of the tiger”

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Main Objective for Tomorrows game?

Blackburn must keep control of the game…mixing in his pitches effectively and keeping the ShitSox off balance.

Do NOT let Mark Buerle get into a groove because then he is pretty dominating…Twins hitters have to come out swinging. Gomez hits Buerle REALLY well (cycle, something like 9-10 career off Buerle). Put pressure on Buerle with the running game, bunting game, and then of course our power hitters, Kubs and Doc can hit a few out.

by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 23, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta hope for a better night for Span and Casilla

having the 8, 9, and 1 and 2 hitters putting pressure will be big…

Don’t give Chicago a chance to get their feet under them

by caluofmn on Sep 23, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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