The Forgotten Game Recap

by John_Locke on Sep 17, 2011 4:44 PM EDT

I woke up 2 minutes before this game started. I think Anthony Swarzak woke up in the 6th inning. The right hander could not make it out of the 2nd inning in today’s 10-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Just about everything he threw was crushed and his outing was capped off by another HR by the red hot Carlos Santana. Overall, Anthony recorded 5 outs and allowed 8 base runners, which is sort of bad. Lester Oliveros was the next contestant and promptly gave up a walk and an RBI double, making the game 8-0 after 2. Also in this game saw the return of starting pitcher Francisco Liriano, who had a shaky 1st inning but a solid 2nd inning, which ended his day. Other pitchers who appeared today include Jim Hoey, Brian Duensing, Glen Perkins, Matt Capps, Alex Burnett, and Terry Mulholland, who made his triumphant return to the mound after 5 years of being part owner of the Dirty Dogg Saloon and wandering the deserts of Arizona in search for the Fountain of Youth.

via cdn.bleacherreport.net

Welcome back, Terry.

Offensively, this was a grand day for Chris Parmelee, who went 3-3 with a Walk. He had an RBI single to right in the 5th and he smashed his first Major League Home Run, a two run shot, off of Josh Judy (Who?) in the 8th. The Dink had another fine outing at the plate, going 3-4 and being generally awesome as always. Dinkelman also was quite aware on the bases, as he took 2nd on a wild pitch. Constant vigilance. Michael Cuddyer was 2-4 with a walk and an RBI. He also made a bad decision on the bases. All in a days work.

Other notes and nuggets:

-    Trevor Plouffe still cannot throw a baseball to 1st base. He had a short hop throw this time.
-    The Twins committed only 1 error, a bobble by Rene #23 in the 8th.
-    In the race for #1, the Twins are now 8 games behind the Astros.
-    Indians starter Jeanmar Gomez left in the 7th inning with an apparent knee injury
-    The Twins were 2-10 with RISP.
-    I am now 0-1 on Twins gamethread/recap days. I have a feeling it will stay that way for a long time. LOSER!

W – Jeanmar Gomez (4-2)
L – Anthony Swarzak (3-7)
H – Joe Smith (13) Hooray Stats!

Studs: Parmelee, DINKELMAN, Liriano, Perkins, Hoey, Duensing, Cuddyer, Revere. That sure is a lot of Studs for a loss, eh? Deal with it.

Duds: Swarzak, Capps, Plouffe, Tosoni, Rivera.

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3rd rec

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Sep 17, 2011 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

I 4the rec.

yaaaaaaaay.

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

"In the race for #1..."

If we get trolled by Yankee fans again, I say we get really excited about the chance to lose to the Yankees to just confuse the crap out of them.

by ColossusOfRhode on Sep 17, 2011 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

Haha yes I love this idea

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Sep 17, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Season's a waste anyway so there is no harm in doing that.

I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
Champagne SuperTolbert Saves the day!!!

by Jessy S on Sep 17, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions

TERRY! TERRY! TERRY! TERRY!!

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

TERRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Holy shit

It’s Jeff Bridges from “True Grit”

Steve Goodman lives.

by twinsbrewer on Sep 17, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Even better

It’s Terry Mulholland.

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I REC'D this

Five total so far.

by Jessy S on Sep 17, 2011 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

I 8th the rec

My kids would be sure to respond “HOW DID IT TASTE?”

by DJL44 on Sep 17, 2011 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Three starting pitchers in one game

THIS GAME WAS SO AWESOME.

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 4:52 PM EDT reply actions

Everyone else is going to be so jealous they forgot about it.

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Dinkelman is a winner

The stare of a warrior.

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

True

Hopefully he can do more with the Twins.

by Jessy S on Sep 17, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry for the self promotion

But I did do a fanshot on reasons for Jesse missing today’s game.

by Jessy S on Sep 17, 2011 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

You aren't sorry

by twinscrazy_german on Sep 17, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

Sorry, But.........

That is one thing that could drive Larry David crazy.

by Jessy S on Sep 18, 2011 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions

I am also laughing the shit at this game recap

Perfect fucking recap of today’s game. Perfect.

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

Today’s game pretty much sums up our season.

by Jessy S on Sep 17, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for doing this, “John_Locke.” Front-paged and featured for your diligence and protection.

by RandBall's Stu on Sep 17, 2011 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you sir

"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."

by John_Locke on Sep 17, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

YESSS!!!!!!!! ME UNIT AS ONE!!!! GO GAME THREADS PEOPLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

haha myjah, you make me laugh

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Sep 17, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, it made the front page!

by spanspanspan on Sep 17, 2011 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

Of course it did.

WE ARE. CLAP CLAP

… game thread people.

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Terry

doing yoga, drinking hard liquor, and rightin’ wrongs…

Come see all your favorite EPIC fails @ www.minnesotatwins.com!

by caluofmn on Sep 17, 2011 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs

Rec'd

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 17, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions

And is Champagne SuperTolbert's sidekick

by Jessy S on Sep 17, 2011 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

By the way, John_Locke

Your brother Jeff is getting a September tryout as a starting pitcher for Pittsburgh.

(I’d put that lame joke in tomorrow’s game thread, but I have tickets for the game and I will be there, glumly, butt in seat, enjoying a AAA contest I paid $36 for in March which now is probably purchasable for approximately $0.75 on StubHub.)

Steve Goodman lives.

by twinsbrewer on Sep 17, 2011 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Ok, this isn't a personal attack for you or anything,

But people who complain that they will be at the game totally piss me off. If I had the money and a way to get there, I would give you twice that for each tickets and I’d have the time of my life. So please (this goes to everyone because its a total pet peeve of mine) don’t complain about going to a baseball game. There are plenty of people who would gladly take your place.

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Sep 17, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure what you are talking about

I’ve never heard people complain about being AT the game here.

Maybe that’s just me.

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 18, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions

All she is saying is that she is willing to pay $72

For Twinsbrewer’s ticket.

by Jessy S on Sep 18, 2011 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions

I get that

The complaint isn’t about the stadium, the weather, or the people I’m going with. The complaint is that the Twins are horrible this year. I’d be just as annoyed if I paid $12 for the tickets. (What really bugs me isn’t the money, but the three hours I spent waiting in line back in March.) But I see where you’re coming from.

Steve Goodman lives.

by twinsbrewer on Sep 18, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I probably shouldn't have been so harsh

But it’s just one of those things that pushes my buttons. SHouldn’t have taken it out on you. Sorry

"I don't really give a f*** and my excuse is that I'm young, and I'm only getting older somebody shoulda told ya" ~Drake (I'm On One)

by twinsgirl197 on Sep 18, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

No worries

It was a good point, and you made it effectively. Enjoy the game on TV or radio. I’ll be rooting for Jim Thome to hit another monster bomb, if he plays.

Steve Goodman lives.

by twinsbrewer on Sep 18, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm going...

And definitely not complaining. Snagged a dugout box ticket for $40 last week (upside to our lost season).

Hoping for a game like Friday, we lose, stay on pace for 100 losses (be a part of history in the making) and #2 pick next year, but only lose by 1 and get to see more of our future stars.

Worst case, we win. I’ve set my expectations so I can’t be disappointed.

Free Rick. I mean, Chuck James!
No, I didn't spell Maurer wrong. But I do get asked if I'm related to Joe a lot.

by Maurer Power on Sep 18, 2011 12:51 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions

I saw his name on the board at Target Field last night

I smiled a little bit.

"I learned something yesterday. No use in having rules if there's no punishment for breaking them. You'll be fine if you bite down on the trigger. Enjoy your breakfast."

by John_Locke on Sep 17, 2011 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I actually checked StubHub

And tickets for tomorrow’s game are going as low as $5.00. In contrast, tickets for the Dodgers game vs Pittsburgh are as low as $1.00.

by Jessy S on Sep 18, 2011 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions

I really wish I lived in MN

Im still interested despite the utter lack of credibility or competence, I still would love to be able to catch games in person to be able to watch the rookies. I got to visit back home this year and catch a couple games vs the Indians in July, Target Field was incredible way beyond the days I spent sitting over the baggy in the dome.

first-worst-first?

by holymackerel on Sep 18, 2011 4:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Yes, exactly, thank you

Baseball games are fun regardless of how good or bad the team is. You go to a baseball game for the experience. If all you care about is how good the team is, stay at home and watch on TV and don’t ever bother coming in the first place.

"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez

by myjah on Sep 18, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs