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Game 134: Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Indians

Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians, Sep 4, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


First Pitch:  6:05 CDT
TV:  FSN
Radio:  AM 1500 & TRN
Know Thine Enemy: Let's Go Tribe
Patron Saint Very Bad Man: Mel Hall
Time Zone: Eastern, idiot

Apologies for the tardiness of this post, as I forgot Cleveland, Ohio, was in the Eastern Time Zone, meaning the first pitch is an hour earlier than I suspected.  Gah.  Here we go:

Starting pitchers:


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Carl Pavano 2-2 5 5 0 0 0 0 31.0 31 14 14 2 7 24 4.06 1.23


Pavano gets to face his most recent former team for the first time.  The Twins could really, really use a quality start in this spot.  A complete game might not be a bad idea, for that matter.


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Jeremy Sowers 5-9 18 17 0 0 0 0 101.1 103 56 55 8 43 43 4.88 1.44


In six career starts against the Twins, Sowers is 2-3 with an ERA just under six.  That's my way of saying he's hittable.

Lineups, courtesy Joe C.:

 

1. Denard Span, LF
2. Orlando Cabrera, SS
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jason Kubel, DH
6. Michael Cuddyer, RF
7. Brendan Harris, 3B
8. Carlos Gomez, CF
9. Alexi Casilla, 2B

 

1. Michael Brantley, CF
2. Jamey Carroll, 2B
3. Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
4. Jhonny Peralta, 3B
5. Travis Hafner, DH
6. Matt LaPorta, RF
7. Luis Valbuena, 2B
8. Andy Marte, 1B
9. Kelly Shoppach, C

Still no Crede for the Twins, and ESPNews is telling me that Grady Sizemore is done for the year. Enjoy the game, everybody.


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Tardiness?

You’re still up 90 minutes before the first pitch! If that’s tardy…

by Jesse on Sep 4, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions  

When Marthaler recruited me, he said “two hours before first pitch, or I will break you.”

by RandBall's Stu on Sep 4, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

My request

Dear Super Friend Twins,
Hi buddies. Please win tonight! That would rock! And also please do not lose. That would also be super sweet. Ok, catchya L8tr!!
Call me this summer!!
-FJ (You remember, from 3rd period sociology?? LOLOL)

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

please win tonight. also please do not lose.

by ajmargarine on Sep 4, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rimshot!

Click here

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

GO TWINS!

Let’s trounce the Tribe!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

With the way Cuddy's been hitting lately

I don’t see why he isn’t hitting 5th against a lefty.

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

by halfchest on Sep 4, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

No HItter

Sowers has a no-hitter going thru 3. No hitter. No-hitter. No-hitter. Actually, perfect thru 3. (No-hitter) No-hitter.

by ajmargarine on Sep 4, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

aj,

I figured I’d catch you this weekend, and so I saved this post until you were sitting down face to face, mano e’ mano?

I was wrong and you were right. I couldn’t review the Redmond catch for a couple of days but when I did it ws clear that the high hop was not an odd, or unexpected high hop – it appeared to be right in line with the expected trajectory. SO, Redmond did have his glove in the wrong position.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 4, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha thanks...

I did mention, though, that if he had caught it like he should have, the inning would have ended. =)

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 8:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Fine,

go ahead and jump in on the “wagon”

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 4, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

psh...

I’ll just stay the jinx, thanks.

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 8:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

2 on, 1 out.

Asbradrubalual Cabrera is up. (sp? LOLOLOL)

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I can explain.

Imagine someone who is so excited by what they are chatting about that they forget to hold down the ‘shift’ for the last 2 of 5 exclamation points they planned to type, and in thier excitment, do not stop to edit. Its all very exciting.

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

montana...

so not 1337.

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 8:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Oh yeah,

and I don’t speak Spanish either, but:
Muchos Huevos to you too.

What’s 1337?

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 4, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

3-0 them.

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

One-hitter

One-hitter
One-hitter
One-hitter

by benhertz on Sep 4, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

3-1, 4-1, ?

Does anybody really know what score it is?
Does anybody really care, about scores?
If so I can’t imagine why,
We all have time enough to cry.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 4, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was waaaaaaaaaaay deep.

You blew my mind, man.

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Casilla GIDP

to kill our heart pounding rally.
No rally loons yet, my people.

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Kubes hit by pitch(?)

GameCast has “Injury Delay.” Anybody watching see what happened?

by redheadzeb on Sep 4, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

really 3-2 right now?

little 6th inning magic?

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 8:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

4-2 now

An Mr. Error just Ks to start the top of the 7th…

by redheadzeb on Sep 4, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

4-2? WTF?

It was tied 0-0 when I left?
Any scapegoats yet?

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Brendan Harris sucks

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

That about...

…says it all. WTF, Brendan?

>:-[

by redheadzeb on Sep 4, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

5-2

2 pitches

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

F* this

I’ve got work to do for Saturday… I hope they can somehow find a way to come back and get something here they don’t deserve. Good luck, boys.

by redheadzeb on Sep 4, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mayday! Mayday!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

x

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crainwreck coming up?

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

3 Earned Runs against theTwins

yet the Indians miraculously have 5 runs…

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Did I hear Gordon correctly

3 errors on Harris?

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Det tied 1-1 6th

WSux beating BSux 7-1 4th

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

still can't watch...

what’s the deal with Harris?

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 9:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

3 Errors!

Per John Gordon and benhertz

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh man

haven’t been watching. That’s so sucky. He’s done as a Twin. Gardy will never forget this day.

by ajmargarine on Sep 4, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope not

Errors are NOT a part of the master plan!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

was it on 3 different plays?

or was it like a boot and then a bad throw on one play for 2 errors?

by ajmargarine on Sep 4, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gardenhire had 40 errors in 126 games at SS

in 1980 at AA Jackson, plus 1 error at 2B in 1 game.

by benhertz on Sep 4, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK (deep breath)

pinch Rally Loon

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Mauer K's

Pinch Rally Loon fail

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

:(

good effort though!

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 9:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

HA!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

10-1 CWS!

Getting rid of “dead weight” did them good

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

No.

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

And also;

Kubel did not charge the mound.

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

So did Kubes charge the mound or not?

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

no,

but we could really use 5 consecutive home runs right now.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 4, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHA!

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

GAHHHHHHHHHH!

This whole thing is so confusing!!!

Or should I say…
THIS WHOLE THIS IS SO CONFUSING !!!11LOLOLOL

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn FoulJack

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh wait, nevermind. Wait-no.

Oh hell I dont know what the hell I am doing.

Damn.

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

1-2-3

For AKeppelypse NOW! Keppel

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

OK try try again

pinch Rally Loon

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!

C’MON LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

They can see the scoreboard

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

game over

Is that the Pale Hose coming up in our rearview mirror?

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Twins LOSE

Crappy game! Crappy effort! Crappy errors! CRAP CRAP CRAP!

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Scapegoat of the Game

Brenadan Harris

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

scapegoat of the year month

by ajmargarine on Sep 4, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

You say that

EVERYTIME we lose to the Indians

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because it's the INDIANS!!!

haha

maybe we should stop losing to them…then I’d stop saying it.

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tomorrow,

say it right before the first pitch will ya?

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 4, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

not any longer,

not if YOU SAY IT OUT LOUD! Its like a fortune in a fortune cookie, you gotta keep it to yourself…

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 4, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

ohhhh, ok

I’ll keep that in mind tomorrow.

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

We need WWGTD? to be here every night

Pinch Rally Loons don’t work as well

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe Jesse et al

can start paying him to be here to post rally loons…

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or at least

Find A Designated Rally Loon Poster (DRLP)

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

True

I’m getting used to it.
That’s so sad

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's the sign of this season

losing series to KC and Cleveland…sigh.

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

*

BrenDamn Harris

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, at least we can now shift focus

and hop aboard the Vikings Super Bowl train and enjoy it more fully

by ajmargarine on Sep 4, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Go ahead

I’ll be here ’til the end. Were not done yet!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Packers are winning the north division, my friend.

You would be wise to accept that as soon as possible:)
Sincerely,
FJ

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

what?!

we have Purple Jesus! He’s like Baby Jesus, except purple!

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, you have a purple

JUDAS.

Big difference.

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, he is good.

But he is too fragile. (Spoken like a French p[erson would say it, (Fraaa-geel-ay)

I always loved that one.

by FoulJack on Sep 4, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Favre is a Viking?

When did that happen?
Superbowl here we come!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fo real!

the news should have covered that or something…

by fischean on Sep 4, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Packer fans must be spinning in their graves now!

er…seats now!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"No, you don't understand It’s a metaphor for A SERIES SWEEP!!!!!!!" -natethejinx

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 4, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Once again I hate Fernando Rodney (Det 4 - TB 3)

He lets the Rays score two runs and get one hit from a tie game, then gets the last out. Always getting my hopes up for nothing!

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 4, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

does anyone

have the picture of someone biting the head off of the rally loon? I think we need to break that one out next game…

by guinness junky on Sep 4, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

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