Twinkie Town - GameHub: Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals, Game 57An online community of Twins fans mourning the death of Prince Rogers Nelson.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52554/tt_fav.png2013-06-07T00:14:44-04:00http://www.twinkietown.com/rss/stream/41672932013-06-07T00:14:44-04:002013-06-07T00:14:44-04:00Royals 7, Twins 3: Twins Score Early, Falter Late
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<p>The Twins had another good first inning start, but the Royals soon caught up, and then buried, the Twins.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> scored three runs in the top of the first inning tonight, two of which were on another home run by <span>Ryan Doumit</span>, his 8th of the year, but that was all the Twins could muster. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a> ended up scoring two runs in the 2nd, one in the 6th to tie the game--and then buried the Twins for good with another four runs in the 8th.</p>
<p>The game started off with a series of gifts from the Royals. <span>Jamey Carroll</span>, leading off, reached second on a throwing error by <span>Mike Moustakas</span>. <span>Joe Mauer</span>--gasp--grounded out. <span>Josh Willingham</span> then struk out--but, being the non-lazy person that he is, actually reached first base on a wild pitch anyway, which scored Carroll. Ryan "Donut" Doumit then hit a home-run, scoring Josh Willingham and himself (as pictured above).</p>
<p>Twins starting pitcher <span>Mike Pelfrey</span> turned a 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the first, but not in the bottom of the second. Pelfrey first gave up three singles to <span>Billy Butler</span>, Mike Moustakas, and <span>Lorenzo Cain</span> that left them on 3rd, 2nd, and 1st base respectfully (<i>see: Billy Butler, base clogger</i>). The Royals next batter, <span>David Lough</span>, grounded out to Jamey Carrol at third base, who got a force-out of Billy Butler at home. Everything was great, until <span>Chris Getz</span> singled on the next at-bat, scoring two Royals runs.</p>
<p>Things were looking good okay for the Twins until he 6th inning, when <span>Eric Hosmer</span> double and was driven in on a <span>Salvador Perez</span> single to tie the game. The Twins did not pose any sort of offensive threat after that--and once the Royals scored four runs in the bottom of the 8th inning, the game was basically over.</p>
<p>But, um, how about that <a target="_blank" href="http://www.twinkietown.com/2013/6/7/4405054/twins-draft-kohl-stewart-in-1st-round-ryan-eades-in-2nd-round-in">Kohl Stewart</a>?</p>
<p><b>Bullet Point Highlights</b></p>
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<li><span style="line-height: 9px;">Mike Pelfrey didn't have a bad start tonight--but he didn't have a great start either. He pitched 6.1 innings, and gave up only 3 run against the Royals.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 9px;"><span>Jared Burton</span> pitched only 0.2 innings, and gave up four runs.</span></li>
<li> <span style="line-height: 9px;">Go home GameDay updater person, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/76821556@N04/8973183735/lightbox/">you're drunk</a>. (h/t Twinkie Town user </span>jere.johnson.37)</li>
<li>Joe Mauer went 0 for 4, with no home runs (obviously).</li>
<li> <span>Justin Morneau</span> was the only Twins player with more than one hit tonight, going 2 for 4.</li>
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<p><b>ROLL CALL!</b></p>
<p>Tonight's Twinkie Town Game Thread WINNERS:</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">jere.johnson.37 (46)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">kenzertz (43)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">myjah (29)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">ColossusOfRhode (29)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Fantasy Master (16)</span></li>
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<div><b>Win Expectancy Graph</b></div>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2013/6/7/4404860/royals-7-twins-3-twins-score-early-falter-lateMaija Varda2013-06-06T19:00:03-04:002013-06-06T19:00:03-04:00Game 57: Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>First Pitch: </b>7:10 pm CST<br><b>TV: </b>FSN<br><b>Radio: </b>96.3 K-TWIN, TIBN<br><b>Know Thine Enemy: </b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.royalsreview.com">Royals Review</a></p>
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<p>After dropping last night's game 4-1, the Twins look to bounce back in Kansas City against Wade Davis, who's dropped his last two games in a row, allowing 6 runs in just his last outing. Mike Pelfrey hasn't had much success this season either, with none of his starts last longer than six innings so far this season. I'm not sure about you, but I'm interested to see how quickly this game could go down the drain for either team.</p>
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<p>Your pitchers...</p>
<p><b>Minnesota<br></b> </p>
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<img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.18597.jpg"><h2><span>Mike Pelfrey</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#37 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 6-7</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 250</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> Jan 14, 1984</p>
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<th></th> <th>W-L</th> <th>G</th> <th>GS</th> <th>CG</th> <th>SHO</th> <th>SV</th> <th>BS</th> <th>IP</th> <th>H</th> <th>R</th> <th>ER</th> <th>HR</th> <th>BB</th> <th>K</th> <th>ERA</th> <th>WHIP</th>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Mike Pelfrey</span>
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<td>3-6</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>51.1</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>6.66</td>
<td class="td-last">1.77</td>
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<p><b>Kansas City<br></b> </p>
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<img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.17786.jpg"><h2><span>Wade Davis</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#22 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 6-5</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 225</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> Sep 07, 1985</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Wade Davis</span>
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<td>3-5</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>57.0</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>6.16</td>
<td class="td-last">1.88</td>
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<p>Lineups:</p>
<p><b>Twins</b><br>1. Jamey Carroll (R) 3B<br>2. Joe Mauer (L) DH<br>3. Josh Willingham (R) LF<br>4. Justin Morneau (L) 1B<br>5. Ryan Doumit (S) C<br>6. Chris Parmelee (L) RF<br>7. Clete Thomas (L) CF<br>8. Brian Dozier (R) 2B<br>9. Pedro Florimon (S) SS</p>
<p><b>Royals</b><br>1. Alex Gordon (L) LF<br>2. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B<br>3. Salvador Perez (R) C<br>4. Billy Butler (R) DH<br>5. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B<br>6. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF<br>7. David Lough (L) RF<br>8. Chris Getz (L) 2B<br>9. Alcides Escobar (R) SS</p>
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<p>GO TWINS!</p>
https://www.twinkietown.com/2013/6/6/4403272/game-57-minnesota-twins-at-kansas-city-royalsfischean2013-06-06T15:00:10-04:002013-06-06T15:00:10-04:00Pitcher Preview: Mike Pelfrey and Wade Davis
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<p>Tonight's pitching matchup features the struggling-mightily Mike Pelfrey and the Royals' also-struggling Wade Davis. In what will likely be a game with a lot of runs scored, the Twins are going to have to hope Pelfrey (and the bullpen) can limit the number of runs allowed to keep them in the game. Oh, and unlike last night, the offense might actually have to show up to play tonight.</p>
<p>A little bit of information about the pitchers...</p>
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<img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.18597.jpg"><h2><span>Mike Pelfrey</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#37 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 6-7</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 250</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> Jan 14, 1984</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Mike Pelfrey</span>
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<td>3-6</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>51.1</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>6.66</td>
<td class="td-last">1.77</td>
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<p>I love that Pelfrey's ERA right now is 6.66. That's fantastic.</p>
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<img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.17786.jpg"><h2><span>Wade Davis</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#22 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 6-5</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 225</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> Sep 07, 1985</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Wade Davis</span>
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<td>3-5</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>57.0</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>6.16</td>
<td class="td-last">1.88</td>
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<p>Davis has now lost two in a row and gave up 10 hits and 6 runs in his last outing. The Twins should be able to hit him well.</p>
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<p>Make sure to continue checking in throughout the day for draft coverage and the game thread during tonight's game!</p>
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