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Pavano the Tiger Killer

Twins 11, Tigers 0

While Justin Verlander certainly wasn't on his game, it was Detroit reliever Chris Lambert who let the game get completely out of hand.  And for that, Twins Territory thanks him.  Between those two pitchers the Twins tee'd off like it was batting practice, knocking out 17 hits en route to their 11 runs.  Watching highlights of this game was sort of like watching highlights of what happens every time the Pinball Wizard shot another ball off a bumper.

Everybody on the Twins side of the ball picked up at least one hit.  Denard Span multiplied that by five, leading off the contest with a double.  Joe Mauer followed that up with yet another home run to left field, his 20th of the season, to give the Twins a 2-0 lead to set the tone before the Tigers even came to bat.  Span added four singles the rest of the night, getting his batting average back up to .300 for the first time since he went 2-for-4 against Seattle on June 7.

Nick Punto's initiation of a double play in the fifth, from his knees, was one of the defensive highlights.  With runners on the corners and one out he threw onto Alexi Casilla at second base, who threw hard across his body to first.  Justin Morneau made the scoop to convert the double play and keep the Tigers off the board.  Morneau made a couple of key plays in the field Saturday night, including the snag on a high throw from Carl Pavano early in the contest.  Justin is tall, and it's a good thing.

Naturally the star of the night was Pavano.  He's destroyed the Tigers four times this season, and last night's seven-inning, zero-run performance was just another gem.  It was interesting watching him.  Pavano's a big guy, and he looks a little strange in a Twins uniform.  When he uncoils from his windup it's almost like you expect him to be a little wild, yet he's still aggressive.  He did a good job of keeping Detroit off-balance, getting them to swing at multiple pitches in the dirt or otherwise out of the strike zone.

It was great to get back into the win column.  Now we have to do it again to close that gap.  We'll see you this afternoon for the game!

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Too early for a nickname?

Hot Carl
Killer Carl (who likes them french fried taters)
Karl Hungus

OK, that encompasses South Park, Sling Blade, and The Big Lebowski. I’m spent…

"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"

by mutleyil on Aug 9, 2009 4:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Any chance we could have Pavano pitch today too?

by Hjorvarthr on Aug 9, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hott Carl.

It has to be Hott Carl.

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby

by FoulJack on Aug 9, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carl's Junior

In keeping with the whole restaurant theme.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Aug 9, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

vote

Put it to a vote and make a poll.

My vote is Hott Carl

by WITwinsfan on Aug 9, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

IDK, Hott Carl stinks (pun intended)

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 9, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely...

A poll is required. Any other creative options out there? One or two more would be ideal…

"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"

by mutleyil on Aug 9, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlicious?

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby

by FoulJack on Aug 9, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Super-Carl-Fragilisticexpealadocious?

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby

by FoulJack on Aug 9, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pavanohitter?

People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby

by FoulJack on Aug 9, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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