Game 21: Twins vs Rays
by cmathewson on Apr 28, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins, Apr 28, 2009 8:10 PM EDT
First Pitch: 7:10 pm
TV: FSN (HD)
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: DRaysBay
Francisco Liriano toes the rubber for the Twins tonight. He hasn't pitched as bad as his numbers, but one inning he dominates and the next inning he's wild. Hopefully he can get into a good groove and have a solid start that's consistent inning to inning. James Shields takes the hill for the Rays, sporting a 2-2 record and a 3.67 ERA as the Rays most consistent starter (and no relation to this James Shields, founder of Shieldsville Minnesota, a stone's throw from my house).
As usual, we'll have a recap immediately following the game.
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New picture for Frisco
let’s hope it brings new and better results for his start.
I’m not sure I like what Shield’s picture says though, it could be saying Shields is going to knock our ass out.
My prediction tonight
is that between Cuddyer and Crede, Shields will miss at least 7 of 8 bats…
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to stay positive
The Twins did manage to get an extra lefty in there with Buscher; two if you count Morales. So perhaps that’ll balance things out.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
well I did say "could be saying"
and yes he didn’t land the punch, I didn’t look that closely.
Swing and a miss!
wait, isn’t that what a pitcher wants?
@Montana
My wife and I will be driving through Montana, from N.D. to Yellowstone. Any recommendations — restaurants, hotels, things to do?
I dont know the Eastern half of the State well
I’ve always been a fan of Medora as a stopping point if you are traveling from Eastern ND or MN.
I would definitely recommend entering the Park from the NE corner out of Red Lodge – that is one awesome pass.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
U.S. - out of Billings, south to Red Lodge (nice little community) and SW to Yellowstone N.P.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And your wife sings:
“I ain’t gonna work un Evan’s uncle’s farm no more”
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
If you want a chance to see wolves
I’d recommend getting up real early and taking a hike through the Lamar Valley at dawn – or at sunset.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Kubel
Last time Kubel played left field, he hit for the cycle, i believe.
Who's the ump tonight?
Dude’s slow with the visual call.
MLB.TV ASLEEP AT THE SWITCH
None of the 7pm central games are available on MLB.TV either video or even audio. Someone at MLB is asleep at the switch!
Nah, I just listen
and imagine Punto popping up a failed Sac bunt and sprinting to 1st anyway just to practice his slide technique.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Well two good innings from Liriano, but 34 pitches already,
At that rate he’ll be out by the 6th inning again and we will have to use the bullpen for three, not four…
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
didi they call a hit and run while Punto was batting?
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
Yep.
Unless Gardy lets Brian Buscher do a straight steal.
also regarding Yellowstone
if you only lan on getting out here once you might want to schedule a day trip south of the Park through Teton National Park. The Tetons are the nicest set of mountains I’ve seen yet. Breathtaking.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
We went on a raft trip through Teton National Park.
I liked that better than Yellowstone, to be honest.
by Evan Nelson on Apr 28, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
Hmm wow, Liriano with 3 K’s, one hit, no walks, 4-2 GB/.FB ratio. Lookin’ good I guess.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
Boston and Cleveland
tied at 7 apiece in only the third inning! looks like a real pitchers duel.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
Casilla
I’m ready for Gardy to start mixing in Harris a bit more, but have him at short and slide Punto to 2nd. Gardy gave him the 2009 2nd base job last Sept., but I’ve wondered about a sophmore slump for both he and Span. Fortunately Span has come out strong.
Good for Alexi on the double. I just had to start writing for him to hit the double.
O.K. Alexi
you haven’t had many hits this season, but you sure are trying to make a run at having some of the most important ones…
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
O.K. Crede time to earn your paycheck,
they walked Kubel to get to you, so prove ’em wrong (and prove me wrong while your at it).
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
There you go Buscher!
Way to take one for the team.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
Bruises are temporary, a loss is forever.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Strike three X 3!
Hello Jose Mijares. Where have you been, my brown eyed friend?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
The thing is
he was doing this as soon as the season started in Rochester. I said this before, but he might just be one of those guys who perform when it matters but have habits that make management nuts. Like being overweight and pitching lousy in spring training.
by Eric in Madison on Apr 28, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
There goes his Gold Glove
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Hah!
Defensive substitution: Young PR for Kubel…
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
What a way to start, Nathan. Good work.
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by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
had to put a reply in here
because otherwise you’ll notice that cmath’s post is too close as his comment has both the words: “hot” and “box” right after this picture.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
third out at third
with your hottest hitter in the box no less.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Phew, smart play by Span
at first I thought it was pretty stupid, but Gladden did a good job of explaining why it was a heads up play.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
even a blind squirrel -
or in this case a brain dead alcoholic announcer.
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Harris walks
yeah right….he went but he sold it…good job by Harris.
Morneau has a chance to win the game!
Bases loaded, one out!
Thanks Rays
You guys gave us that game
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on Apr 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
RBI fielder's choice
not exactly heroic, but Hell I’ll take it!
by montanatwinsfan on Apr 28, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
That is just wrong
…So wrong
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
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