Twinkie Town: All Posts by Dan CarlsonAn online community of Twins fans mourning the death of Prince Rogers Nelson.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52554/tt_fav.png2018-10-20T20:38:12-04:00https://www.twinkietown.com/authors/dan-carlson/rss2018-10-20T20:38:12-04:002018-10-20T20:38:12-04:00NLCS Game 7 Gamethread
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<figcaption>National League Championship Series at Miller Park on October 19, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>Brewers vs Dodgers winner takes all. Come chat some BB</p> <p id="cKe4ZP">It’s game 7 of the NLCS. Winner will face the <a href="https://www.overthemonster.com/">Boston Red Sox</a> in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/world-series">World Series</a>.</p>
<p id="WQaQn7">The <a href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Brewers</a> are looking for their first WS appearance since 1983, the <a href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a> since 2017.</p>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Joc Pederson - LF</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Lorenzo Cain - CF</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Max Muncy - 1B</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Christian Yelich - RF</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Justin Turner - 3B</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Ryan Braun - LF</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Manny Machado - SS</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Travis Shaw - 2B</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Cody Bellinger - CF</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Jesus Aguilar - 1B</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Yasiel Puig - RF</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Mike Moustakas - 3B</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Chris Taylor - 2B</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Erik Kratz - C</td>
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<td class="td-first td-name">Orlando Arcia - SS</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Walker Buehler - RHP</td>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/10/20/18004532/nlcs-game-7-gamethread-brewers-dodgers-mlb-world-series-baseballDan Carlson2018-10-03T20:15:46-04:002018-10-03T20:15:46-04:00Postseason Open Gamethread
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<figcaption>Hug, or interference? What’s your take? | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>The Twins season might be done, but baseball is not</p> <p id="dil2Wa">The <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> hopes for a playoff birth in 2018 are in great jeopardy now that the season is over, they <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/10/2/17928624/minnesota-twins-mlb-fire-manager-paul-molitor-joe-mauer-next-please-woo">don’t have a manager</a>, and the top teams from the NL and AL have already secured their places for the postseason. That does not mean you should ever give up on your dreams.</p>
<p id="4xdvWw">Oct 4th</p>
<p id="TNcf9q">NL Division Series:</p>
<p id="8jOnOb">Rockies at Brewers 4:07 PM TV: FS1</p>
<p id="6Lf3sa">Braves at Dodgers 7:37 PM TV: MLBN</p>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/10/3/17934740/postseason-gamethread-mlb-oakland-yankees-rockies-braves-astros-red-sox-brewers-cubs-dodgers-astrosDan Carlson2018-09-27T00:42:57-04:002018-09-27T00:42:57-04:00Twins 11, Tigers 4: Johnny Field hits 2 HRs in blowout
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<figcaption>Rosario, Buxton, and Kepler sure have the beards and group hug thing down to a science. | Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>Odorizzi falters, but offense and bullpen shine</p> <p id="kEon1a">Starter Jake Odorizzi had been pitching well as of late, but tonight he reverted back to his old self allowing 4 runs in just 3 IP while dealing with control problems and a quickly rising pitch count all night.</p>
<p id="iXfc7U">He got some early help from <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> bats though with a 3-run 1st inning, including a 2-run dinger by <span>Tyler Austin</span>, his 17th on the year. <span>Johnny Field</span> added another run in the 2nd with his first of two HR’s on the night, giving the Twins a 4-1 lead.</p>
<p id="61VXTR">The <a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Tigers</a> chipped back adding a couple more runs in the 3rd, and threatened in the 4th with the bases loaded and no outs with ended Odorizzi’s day. <span>Tyler Duffey</span> came in to put the fire out, and Detroit ended up only getting one run out of the deal. </p>
<p id="9uUa97">After Field’s second blast in the 4th, the Twins broke things open with a 5-run 5th. With 2 outs and the bases loaded, <span>Chris Gimenez</span> drove in two on a single. A couple batters later <span>Jorge Polanco</span> followed that up with a bases clearing triple to make it 11-4.</p>
<p id="6eR5IO">It was a very long and slow paced game clocking in at 3h36m, and featured a few long reviews including an odd should-of-been triple play by the Tigers, which they totally botched and only got one out. After Robbie Grossman was called safe on the play, old friend and now Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire came out to have a long, long chat with the umps, though he didn’t get ejected. But it was nice to see Gardy up to his old antics.</p>
<p id="P69nkA">From there both bullpens shut the opposing team down, speeding up the pace of the game from a crawl to a slightly faster trudge. The series wraps up tomorrow night at 7:10PM.</p>
<p id="cMQoye"><strong>Note:</strong> According to insider information in the gamethread comments this was Molitor’s 300th managerial win. So congrats to Molly! </p>
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<p id="Pv0371"><strong>Studs:</strong></p>
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<span>Johnny Field</span> (2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI)</li>
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<span>Jorge Polanco</span> (2-4, 3B, 3RBI)</li>
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<span>Willians Astudillo</span> (3-5)</li>
<li id="467BzW">Chris Giminez (2-4, 2 RBI)</li>
<li id="Ws1AvX">Twins Bullpen - <span>Duffey</span>,Vasquez,Reed,Curtis,Belisle (6IP, 0 runs, 2 hits, 7 SO)</li>
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<p id="EjW9D8"><strong>Duds:</strong></p>
<p id="s27WVH"><strong> </strong>No Duds Twins Win!!</p>
<p id="92HcwJ"><strong>Revenge of the Robots who Rolled and Called ‘n Stuff:</strong></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Daniel%20Carlson">Daniel Carlson</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Joel%20Hernandez">Joel Hernandez</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TeamCrazyMatt">TeamCrazyMatt</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TJ%20Gorsegner">TJ Gorsegner</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/dobber135">dobber135</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Imakesandwichesforaliving">Imakesandwichesforaliving</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/gintzer">gintzer</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Brandon%20Brooks">Brandon Brooks</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/geomyidae">geomyidae</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/gonzobob">gonzobob</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TawnyFroggy">TawnyFroggy</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/James%20Fillmore">James Fillmore</a></td>
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<p id="egCfDz"><strong>Rec’s on Parade:</strong></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TeamCrazyMatt">TeamCrazyMatt</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490726647">DR FIELDGOOD</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/geomyidae">geomyidae</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490707333">I was told there wouldn't be math.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Joel%20Hernandez">Joel Hernandez</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490738891">I did not come to TT for math</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TJ%20Gorsegner">TJ Gorsegner</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490706689">That poll was hard...</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TJ%20Gorsegner">TJ Gorsegner</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490728155">Did you know most farmers are considered experts?</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Joel%20Hernandez">Joel Hernandez</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490727393">I will call him Fieldy</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490731791">WAT</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490735049">Field of Dongs</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TeamCrazyMatt">TeamCrazyMatt</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490724495">AUSTIN SMASH</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Daniel%20Carlson">Daniel Carlson</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490728761">[no title]</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Imakesandwichesforaliving">Imakesandwichesforaliving</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490728259">he's going to be your Frankenstein</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490721105">Go Twins go!!</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/gintzer">gintzer</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490709057">Beautiful, crisp night for a ballgame.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TawnyFroggy">TawnyFroggy</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490717545">Go Joelff Go!</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Joel%20Hernandez">Joel Hernandez</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hi#490723093">.</a></td>
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<p id="UIEZhT">Thank you all for stopping in on Wednesday’s this year for the gamethreads, and for all the great baseball banter you super duper fantastic people!</p>
https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/27/17908660/minnesota-twins-mlb-detroit-twins-11-tigers-4-johhny-field-mauer-odorizzi-cave-astudillo-win-scoreDan Carlson2018-09-26T17:25:02-04:002018-09-26T17:25:02-04:00Game 157: Tigers at Twins
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<figcaption>Paul Molitor congratulates Joe Mauer with a handshake and a tip of the hat after scoring against the Detroit Tigers 9/25/18 | Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>The season is winding down. Join us for baseball chitchat!</p> <p id="K080iU"><strong>First Pitch: 7:10 PM CDT</strong></p>
<p id="KUEy7o"><strong> TV: FSNO</strong></p>
<p id="fcChLR"><strong> Radio: WCCO 830, TIBN</strong></p>
<p id="Uv75nh"><strong>Know Thine Enemy: </strong><a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/"><strong>Bless You Boys</strong></a></p>
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<p id="VQpSV8">The <a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Tigers</a> send out lefty <span>Matt Boyd</span> to the mound today. He is 9-12 with a 4.16 ERA for the season. Boyd is coming off his shortest start of the year, allowing 6 hits (including 2 home runs) in just 1 1/3 innings against the <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> on Thursday. </p>
<p id="FosFcI"><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> starter <span>Jake Odorizzi</span> has been pitching well the last couple months with a 3.38 ERA over his last 9 starts and finally going deeper than the 5th inning into ballgames. Can he continue this trend in what is probably his last appearance on the year? Let’s find out.</p>
<p id="O6umqP"><strong>Lineups:</strong></p>
<h3 id="MX7F1U"><em><strong>Twins </strong></em></h3>
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<span>Joe Mauer</span> - DH</li>
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<span>Jorge Polanco</span> - SS</li>
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<span>Logan Forsythe</span> - 2B</li>
<li id="Ual3a9">
<span>Robbie Grossman</span> - RF</li>
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<span>Tyler Austin</span> - 1B</li>
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<span>Willians Astudillo</span> - 3B</li>
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<span>Jake Cave</span> - CF</li>
<li id="aAl2Zg">
<span>Johnny Field</span> - LF</li>
<li id="8A9epe">
<span>Chris Gimenez</span> - C</li>
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<h3 id="Mf7eQ9"><em><strong>Tigers </strong></em></h3>
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<span>Jeimer Candelario</span> - 3B</li>
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<span>Christin Stewart</span> - LF</li>
<li id="JAP0wi">Nick Castellanos - RF</li>
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<span>Niko Goodrum</span> - 1B</li>
<li id="DzH1qI">
<span>Jim Adduci</span> - DH</li>
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<span>James McCann</span> - C</li>
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<span>JaCoby Jones</span> - CF</li>
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<span>Dawel Lugo</span> - 2B</li>
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<span>Ronny Rodriguez</span> - SS</li>
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<p id="cwXw4B"><strong>Scoreboard:</strong></p>
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<p id="BFAvml"><strong>Music: </strong></p>
<p id="NDn6MU">Here’s some MN home state music from Owl City. Always liked this song, but also the video with all the retro toys and retro technology is super duper cool.</p>
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<p id="wZiRW9"><strong>!!GO TWINS GO!!GO TWINS GO!!GO TWINS GO!!GO TWINS GO!!GO TWINS GO!!</strong></p>
https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/26/17907004/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-157-tigers-at-twins-mauer-molitor-gardenhire-odorizzi-matt-boyd-playoffs-hiDan Carlson2018-09-19T16:34:44-04:002018-09-19T16:34:44-04:00Twins 8, Tigers 2: Stephen Gonsalves picks up first MLB win
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<figcaption>Stephen Gonsalves shines and picks up first big league win | Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>Pitching shuts down Tigers lineup. Bottom of the batting order racks up hits.</p> <p id="wGjoGX"></p>
<p id="aDg65e"><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> opener <span>Gabriel Moya</span> got into a little trouble quickly by hitting a batter and allowing a single to Nick Castellanos . Thankfully he was able to get a double play and end the early scoring threat.</p>
<p id="yI593K">From there rookie <span>Stephen Gonsalves</span> took over and had by far his best MLB outing to date. He allowed only one hit and one walk over six innings pitched and cruised through the <a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Tigers</a> order 1-2-3 in five of those innings, while facing just four batters in 3rd. The prospect earned his first big league win, and looked the part of the future starting rotation piece we had hoped for.</p>
<p id="SSK1G3">A lackluster Twins lineup meanwhile had a great day, scrapping together 8 runs on 11 hits against a young Tigers pitching staff. <span>Robbie Grossman</span> continues to be an OBP machine in September, going 3-5 including two infield hits. <span>Ehire Adrianza</span> added a couple timely doubles and went 3-4 on the day. The switch-hitter oddly batted left-handed a couple times against Tigers LHP’s due to mild left shoulder soreness, but he looked comfortable making solid contact both times. Living legend <span>Willians Astudillo</span> also had a great day at the plate with his first MLB double and driving in 3 runs. </p>
<p id="XDy79i">The Tigers finally got on the board in the 9th and spoiled a shutout against reliever <span>Alan Busenitz</span>. A walk, a single , and a double netted Detroit a couple runs. But it was too little and too late as the Twins sweep the Tigers and head to Oakland next for an odd 3 game west coast series starting Friday at 9PM CDT vs the A’s. </p>
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<p id="g7iHgY"><strong>Studs:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li id="UeDjLz">
<span>Stephen Gonsalves</span> ( 1H, 1BB, 4 SO, 6 IP)</li>
<li id="3DcCk7">
<span>Robbie Grossman</span> (3-5, 2R)</li>
<li id="xdFQWW">
<span>Ehire Adrianza</span> (3-4, 2 2B, 3R)</li>
<li id="kTcynT">
<span>Willians Astudillo</span> (2-4,3 RBI)</li>
<li id="oE19EG">
<span>Tyler Austin</span> (2-3, 2R, 2RBI)</li>
</ul>
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<p id="rIIxsR"><strong>Duds:</strong></p>
<p id="Sm0Wxu">No Duds Twins Win!! (Top of the batting order 1-14, <span>Alan Busenitz</span>)</p>
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<p id="5lmXoI"><strong>Comments of the Game:</strong></p>
<p id="sXvdPc">This<a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/19/17877942/game-152-tigers-at-twins-minnesota-twins-mlb-detroit-moya-gonsalves-spencer-turnbull-mauer-astudillo#489655639"> long thread of foot puns</a></p>
https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/19/17879938/twins-8-tigers-minnesota-twins-mlb-stephen-gonsalves-picks-up-first-mlb-win-detroit-spencer-turnbullDan Carlson2018-09-19T12:15:02-04:002018-09-19T12:15:02-04:00Game 152: Twins at Tigers
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<figcaption>I’m sure Polanco had to jump to give Mauer that high-five | Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Not much baseball left. Some come join us! </p> <p id="ydRmnO"><strong>First Pitch: </strong>12:10 PM CDT in Detroit</p>
<p id="evZHba"><strong>TV: </strong>FSNO</p>
<p id="lwPH62"><strong> Radio:</strong> WCCO 830. TIBN</p>
<p id="rfi90C"><strong>Know Thine Enemy: </strong><a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Bless You Boys</a></p>
<p id="IXFBRc">Lefty Gabriel Moya will be the opener again today. This will be his fourth time being used in that role, and pitched scoreless frames the last two outings. <span>Stephen Gonsalves</span> is expected to be the primary pitcher after Moya. Baseball has not been kind to <span>Gonsalves</span> yet on the big stage. Let’s hope he has a good day today.</p>
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<p id="jDDNAw">The <a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Tigers</a> will go with <span>Spencer Turnbull</span>, who is making his first MLB start. He made his debut a few days ago, pitching one solid scoreless inning in relief.</p>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Logan Forsythe - DH</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">JaCoby Jones - CF</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Jorge Polanco - SS</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Christin Stewart - LF</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Jake Cave - CF</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Nick Castellanos - DH</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Robbie Grossman - LF</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Mikie Mahtook - RF</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Max Kepler - RF</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Ronny Rodriguez - 3B</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Tyler Austin - 1B</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">James McCann - C</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Ehire Adrianza - 3B</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Jim Adduci - 1B</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Willians Astudillo - C</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Dawel Lugo - 2B</td>
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<td class="td-last td-name">Gregorio Petit - 2B</td>
<td class="td-first td-name">Pete Kozma - SS</td>
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<p id="GFyrFR"><strong>Music:</strong></p>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/19/17877942/game-152-tigers-at-twins-minnesota-twins-mlb-detroit-moya-gonsalves-spencer-turnbull-mauer-astudilloDan Carlson2018-09-13T00:06:07-04:002018-09-13T00:06:07-04:00Twins 3, Yankees 1: Odorizzi takes no-hit bid to 8th inning
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<figcaption>Jake Odorizzi pitches a gem into the 8th inning vs the NY Yankees | Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Jake Odorizzi shuts down one of the best lineups in baseball </p> <p id="C2tbCl">When the <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> traded for <span>Jake Odorizzi</span> in the offseason, many were excited that the team had acquired a viable arm to solidify the rotation. But for most of the year thus far, Odorizzi has turned in mostly mediocre and sub-par performances. Tonight was an entirely different outcome, as the righty gave his best performance as a Twin, and most likely his career, by keeping the playoff bound <a href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">New York Yankees</a> hitless for 7 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings. </p>
<p id="FINGTa">Odorizzi has never had a complete game in his seven big league seasons. If fact he has never recorded an out in the 9th inning his whole MLB career. Those facts didn’t change tonight, but he pitched a phenomenal game, nearly throwing a no-hit shutout. All evening he kept the Yankees bats in check, until finally giving up a hit at the 120 pitch mark while starting to look visibly tired . A walk to <span>Luke Voit</span>, and an RBI double by <span>Greg Bird</span> finally ended his day in the 8th. He left to a standing ovation to a crown filled with many Yankees fans who also cheered as he exited the field. </p>
<p id="Tdnb1J">On the day Odorizzi gave up 1 hit, while striking out 5 , and walking 3 batters. He even provided a web gem of his own, fielding a weak <span>Didi Gregorius </span>dribbler to the mound and beating him to first with the throw to keep the no-hitter intact. <span>Logan Forsythe</span> and <span>Max Kepler</span> also made some really nice defensive plays on the night, including a sharp line drive to RF which Kepler had to make a forward-diving catch on, but made the play even with a 26% catch probability rating by Statcast.</p>
<p id="MHKxA5">Meanwhile, Yankees starter <span>Luis Severino</span> also pitched one heck of a game, not allowing a run until the 6th inning when <span>Ehire Adrianza</span> brought in <span>Max Kepler</span> on an RBI double. The Twins added a couple more to the lead in the 7th off reliever <span>David Robertson</span>. A two out double from <span>Jake Cave</span> was followed by an RBI single from <span>Willians Astudillo</span> , who was brought in on another double by <span>Max Kepler</span>. <span>Cave</span> and Astudillo both showed great hustle on the bases, but I think Astudillo’s hair helped give him a little more oomph as he rounded the bases..</p>
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<p id="HAiVrl">In all it was a great day for baseball, and a great series win for the Twins over the Yankees at home, who now fall to 1 game over the Oakland A’s in the Wild Card standings. The Twins will head next to Kansas City for a four-game series starting tomorrow at 7:15 PM.</p>
<p id="ENrsjL"><strong>Note: </strong><span>Mitch Garver</span> was<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-mitch-garver-exits-for-precautionary-reasons/"> removed from the game in the 2nd</a> after taking some foul balls off his mask at catcher for precautionary reasons. Initial tests determined the backstop didn’t suffer a concussion, but Garver may undergo more evaluations before he is cleared to return.</p>
<p id="2fZVTk"><strong>Studs:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li id="4YAqGE"><span>Jake Odorizzi</span></li>
<li id="Kmsgss">Max Kepler</li>
<li id="WLZiXJ">
<span>Willians Astudillo</span> (always a stud)</li>
<li id="7Ur0j4">Twins bullpen (<span>Taylor Rogers</span>, Trevor Hildenberger)</li>
<li id="MCUNUN"><span>Ehire Adrianza</span></li>
</ul>
<p id="XLoZC2"><strong>Duds:</strong></p>
<ul><li id="gQQM7t">No Duds Twins Win Series!!</li></ul>
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<p id="OYw4V5"><strong>Comment of the Game:</strong></p>
<p id="ax4mbX">Me ...in the 3rd inning</p>
<p id="zz8C0k">“If Odorizzi pitches a no-hitter I will give Joel COTG for every game ever for all eternity”</p>
<p id="aBz1nd">So close Joel........Soooo close</p>
<p id="1kh30I"></p>
https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/13/17853706/twins-3-yankees-1-odorizzi-takes-no-hit-bid-to-8th-inning-minnesota-twins-mlb-severino-stanton-winDan Carlson2018-09-12T18:09:02-04:002018-09-12T18:09:02-04:00Game 145: Yankees vs Twins
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<figcaption>Joe Mauer shows you what he thinks of all the Mauer to the Yankees trade rumors | Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Twins aim to take home series against Yanks </p> <p id="qDUdK3"><strong>First Pitch: </strong>7:10 PM CDT</p>
<p id="ZvzscB"><strong> TV:</strong> FSNO</p>
<p id="4PH72C"><strong> Radio:</strong> WCCO 830, TIBN</p>
<p id="RpJXrL"><strong>Know Thine Enemy</strong>: <a href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">Pinstripe (they probably work for the NYC mafia) Alley </a></p>
<p id="ViJF4d"></p>
<p id="x8hSfA">After<a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/11/17849314/mlb-minnesota-twins-10-new-york-yankees-5-joseph-patrick-mauer-grand-slam"> a big 10-5 victory yesterday</a> which included a <span>Joe Mauer</span> grand slam, the <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> will try to do it again and take the 3-game home series. </p>
<p id="1JvVNZ"><span>Jake Odorizzi</span> will start for the Twins. Like clockwork his super Odor power wore off by the 5th inning of his last start, giving up 5 runs to Houston in 4 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings.</p>
<p id="rUS6RB">He will face <a href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">Yankees</a> ace Luis Severino. The young righty has been solid all year, but is coming off his shortest start of the season giving up 6 runs in 2 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings against the Oakland A’s. </p>
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<p id="wcg5j9"><strong>Lineups:</strong></p>
<h3 id="xNezPD"><em><strong>Twins </strong></em></h3>
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<li id="9nQXDT">Joe Mauer - 1B</li>
<li id="jp93d7">Jorge Polanco - SS</li>
<li id="ikOuDD">Eddie Rosario - DH</li>
<li id="VDK8yW">Robbie Grossman - LF</li>
<li id="NopTxD">Logan Forsythe - 2B</li>
<li id="MH8Nys">Jake Cave - CF</li>
<li id="m3oMlw">Mitch Garver - C</li>
<li id="YdWQMj">Max Kepler - RF</li>
<li id="ZDRRWI">Ehire Adrianza - 3B</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="eLSIAL">
<em><strong>Yankees</strong></em> </h3>
<ol>
<li id="2LZwCx">Andrew McCutchen - RF</li>
<li id="nFoSNa">Aaron Hicks - CF</li>
<li id="OZNXT4">Miguel Andujar - 3B</li>
<li id="ETdyZZ">Giancarlo Stanton - LF</li>
<li id="OVPbkH">Didi Gregorius - SS</li>
<li id="6xLg30">Gary Sanchez - C</li>
<li id="VxWddn">Luke Voit - DH</li>
<li id="QSPUVr">Greg Bird - 1B</li>
<li id="NWqFff">Gleyber Torres - 2B</li>
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<p id="2uSe76"><strong>Note:</strong> Today is National Video Game Day. Twins <a href="https://www.mlb.com/twins/news/twins-trevor-may-gets-involved-with-esports/c-216386708">pitcher Trevor May is a big video game</a> fan, as I know many of our community members are too. Let us know in the comments what your favorite video games and experiences are in the comments if you feel so inclined.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">In honor of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalVideoGamesDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationalVideoGamesDay</a>, which baseball video game are you firing up today? <a href="https://t.co/tQRqXfKGJe">pic.twitter.com/tQRqXfKGJe</a></p>— Cut4 (@Cut4) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cut4/status/1039963465178329088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2018</a>
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<p id="V40zFy"><strong>Music:</strong> Let’s all sing some karaoke and see how many celebrities and Prince impersonators you can spot in this video from NYC band Talking Heads. </p>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/12/17851434/minnesota-twins-mlb-game-145-yankees-vs-new-york-severino-wild-card-al-east-gregorius-stanton-judgeDan Carlson2018-09-05T23:54:54-04:002018-09-05T23:54:54-04:00Astros 9, Twins 1: Pair of 2-run homers haunt Odorizzi
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<p>Offense stagnant, but Astudillo hits another HR</p> <p id="yhKZjJ"><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> starter <span>Jake Odorizzi</span> pitched a couple scoreless frames before getting bitten by the home run bug. A 2-run shot from <span>Alex Bregman</span> in the 3rd, and another 2-run dinger by <span>Evan Gattis</span> in the 4th gave the <a href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Astros</a> a quick 4-0 lead.</p>
<p id="yQ7hP1">DH <span>Willians Astudillo</span> hit his 2nd big league homer in the 5th. The home run was glorious and magical just like everything this man does.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Willians Astudillo has 34 plate appearances for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MNTwins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MNTwins</a>.<br><br>Homers - 2<br>Strikeouts - 2<br>Walks - 0<br><br>The legend is as advertised.</p>— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronGleeman/status/1037533084122537984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2018</a>
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<p id="tpTtib">A pair of walks and an RBI single led to another run for Houston in the 5th, and would be the end of the day for <span>Odorizzi</span>. </p>
<p id="N70ksz">Reliever John Curtiss made an appearance in the 6th after recently being called up from the minors. Despite putting up good numbers in AAA, he has yet to have an effective outing in the majors. Tonight was no different, striking out the first two batters he faced before giving up back-to-back doubles and another Houston run.</p>
<p id="B3Kik6"><span>Matt Belisle</span> did what <span>Matt Belisle</span> does best and Matt Belisled the bases loaded for the Astros in the 8th. <span>Alex Bregman</span> then hit a two-out 3-run double just over the reach of left fielder <span>Robbie Grossman</span>. 9-1 ‘stros</p>
<p id="zMpuM8">The Astros sweep the series and the Twins head home to face the <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> for a 3 game series starting Friday night at 7PM.</p>
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<p id="pFeVpR"><strong>Studs:</strong></p>
<p id="6VREtL"><span>Willians Astudillo</span> </p>
<p id="Eku1Aw"><strong>Duds:</strong></p>
<p id="uhYLen">Meh</p>
<p id="zFM1hb"><strong>@oracle gif me robot rollcall</strong></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NoahRJ">NoahRJ</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/James%20Fillmore">James Fillmore</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TeamCrazyMatt">TeamCrazyMatt</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TawnyFroggy">TawnyFroggy</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Gunnarthor">Gunnarthor</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Daniel%20Carlson">Daniel Carlson</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/kenzertz">kenzertz</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TJ%20Gorsegner">TJ Gorsegner</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/montanatwinsfan">montanatwinsfan</a></td>
<td>5</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/CCTwinsFan">CCTwinsFan</a></td>
<td>2</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Imakesandwichesforaliving">Imakesandwichesforaliving</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Don%20Johnson%20Rules">Don Johnson Rules</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/carl006">carl006</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/geomyidae">geomyidae</a></td>
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<p id="22KC88"><strong>@oracle gif me rec counter thingamajig</strong></p>
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<td>5</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/CCTwinsFan">CCTwinsFan</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487682831">Back in my seat for sixth and last game of this Texas swing.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TeamCrazyMatt">TeamCrazyMatt</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487694629">Thought that was to honor the umpires</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Daniel%20Carlson">Daniel Carlson</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487690901">Rice fail</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Daniel%20Carlson">Daniel Carlson</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487689323">Thoughts AND prayers</a></td>
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<td>4</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TeamCrazyMatt">TeamCrazyMatt</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487706521">[no title]</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TeamCrazyMatt">TeamCrazyMatt</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487688009">with any purchase</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/James%20Fillmore">James Fillmore</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487676397">"Certain leg amputation"</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487679279">Go Twins go!!</a></td>
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<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/kenzertz">kenzertz</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487689551">You're giving too much, Dan!</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TawnyFroggy">TawnyFroggy</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487695133">1890*</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487688133">Gotta read that fine print in deals with the devil</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/montanatwinsfan">montanatwinsfan</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487690481">for a couple of servings add enough water to reach the depth of your first knuckle on your index finger when you stick your finger in deep enough to just barely touch the top of the rice.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Daniel%20Carlson">Daniel Carlson</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487694383">The Orioles are doing a cool promotion with their uniforms redone in braille to honor the blind</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NoahRJ">NoahRJ</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487703457">[no title]</a></td>
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<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TeamCrazyMatt">TeamCrazyMatt</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487703955">the original Oracle:</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Daniel%20Carlson">Daniel Carlson</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487692061">Something keeps telling Molitor</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/James%20Fillmore">James Fillmore</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487691121">I am the Provus</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487693769">It's like we're the Orioles of baseball</a></td>
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<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TawnyFroggy">TawnyFroggy</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487691257">What a waste of 10 bucks! I could get like 40 vending machine super balls instead.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/carl006">carl006</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487681133">That is a sad looking lineup we are fielding tonight.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487687147">I just thought</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/CCTwinsFan">CCTwinsFan</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487683207">Only one planned starter from the beginning of the year play in planned position - Polanco.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NoahRJ">NoahRJ</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487684803">[no title]</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Asthix">Asthix</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487685353">Wow there are a lot of pants related shenanigans in that gif</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/James%20Fillmore">James Fillmore</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jake#487685877">You can use ‘em in a Halloween gamethread</a></td>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17825878/astros-9-twins-1-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-gattis-bregman-springer-correa-odorizzi-welp-idkDan Carlson2018-09-05T18:34:02-04:002018-09-05T18:34:02-04:00Game 139: Twins at Astros
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<p>Jake Odorizzi starts for MN against Houston rookie Framber Valdez</p> <p id="fFsXxb"><strong>First Pitch:</strong> 7:10 CDT</p>
<p id="O4JsLS"><strong>TV:</strong> FSNO</p>
<p id="qgbedS"><strong>Radio: </strong>WCCO 830 AM, TIBN</p>
<p id="cXUOO9"><strong>Know Thine Enemy: </strong><a href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Crawfish Boxes</a></p>
<p id="4iOOhg"><strong>Starters:</strong> </p>
<p id="flGiPI"><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> starter <span>Jake Odorizzi</span> has been pitching better as of late, with a 3.77 ERA in six August outings. But he still gets into trouble when he goes beyond five innings, such as his last game throwing five scoreless frames before giving up 3 runs in the 6th. He might be a good option to use as a primary pitcher with an opener as<a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17821954/dont-demonize-the-opener-strategy-just-yet-minnesota-twins-tampa-bay-rays-primary-pitcher-may-moya"> argued in this article</a> from our own Andrew Bryzgornia.</p>
<p id="iecpA8">The <a href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Astros</a> will go with rookie lefty Framber Valdez. While he posted mediocre numbers in the minors, he is off to a good start in the majors with a 1.26 ERA so far in 14.1 innings pitched. You can <a href="https://www.minorleagueball.com/2018/9/4/17804228/thoughts-on-astros-prospect-framber-valdez"><strong>read more about Valdez in this article</strong></a> from the always great SBN writer John Sickels at Minor League Ball.</p>
<p id="ZI6Vyo"><strong>Notes:</strong> <span>Miguel Sano</span> was carted off the field last night after injuring in left leg while sliding into second base. This injury looked bad, but <a href="https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/miguel-sano-carted-off-the-field-after-suffering-apparent-left-leg-injury"><strong>x-rays were negative and appears to be just a bruised leg.</strong></a><strong> </strong>His return date from certain leg amputation has yet to be determined.</p>
<p id="lkGPAy"><strong>Lineups:</strong></p>
<h3 id="HQgmcW"><strong>Astros </strong></h3>
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<span>George Springer</span> - CF</li>
<li id="KNRDp6">
<span>Jose Altuve</span> - 2B</li>
<li id="aZLUCq">
<span>Alex Bregman</span> - SS</li>
<li id="Dbv4ZL">
<span>Tyler White</span> - 1B</li>
<li id="Jcywcx">
<span>Yuli Gurriel</span> - 3B</li>
<li id="KheCrp">
<span>Brian McCann</span> - C</li>
<li id="AxqcpX">
<span>Josh Reddick</span> - RF</li>
<li id="15uibO">
<span>Evan Gattis</span> - DH</li>
<li id="w0to7V">
<span>Tony Kemp</span> - LF</li>
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<h3 id="uuvODT"><strong>Twins</strong></h3>
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<li id="D6bL0t">
<span>Logan Forsythe</span> - 2B</li>
<li id="vIV72a">
<span>Jorge Polanco</span> - SS</li>
<li id="dkFgRk">
<span>Robbie Grossman</span> - LF</li>
<li id="Hfs1tz">
<span>Mitch Garver</span> - C</li>
<li id="L0YOMt">
<span>Tyler Austin</span> - 1B</li>
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<span>Ehire Adrianza</span> - 3B</li>
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<span>Max Kepler</span> - CF</li>
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<span>Willians Astudillo</span> - DH</li>
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<span>Johnny Field</span> - RF</li>
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<p id="azlhs7"><strong>Music:</strong></p>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2018/9/5/17824542/game-139-twins-at-astros-minnesota-twins-mlb-houston-altuve-correa-framber-mauer-sano-al-west-jakeDan Carlson