Twinkie Town - GameHub: Minnesota Twins at Tampa Bay Rays, Game 88An online community of Twins fans mourning the death of Prince Rogers Nelson.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52554/tt_fav.png2013-07-11T10:08:18-04:00http://www.twinkietown.com/rss/stream/42755552013-07-11T10:08:18-04:002013-07-11T10:08:18-04:00Rays 4, Twins 3: Minnesota Can't Win it in 13
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<p style="line-height: 200%;" class="MsoNormal">Last night’s game featured the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> using 6 of their relief pitchers in a nearly 5 hour matchup with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.draysbay.com/">Rays</a> that lasted 13 innings. None of those relievers was All-Star closer <span>Glen Perkins</span>, despite the game being close nearly the entire time. The Rays have now won 8 in a row against the Twins, who continue their losing streak with 4 losses in a row, and 15 of the past 19 games. That seems to be more than just a rough patch, though if you ask Gardy, it’s more about the pitching and offense just not "clicking" at the same time. Tomato, tomato, I suppose.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 200%;" class="MsoNormal">To his benefit, <span>Kevin Correia</span> did what he could to keep the Twins in the game, but it, again, was not his best effort. He went 5.1 innings, gave up 5 hits and 3 earned runs, walked 5 (another season high – someone should tell him he’s not trying to beat those highs), but did strike out 6. The Twins bullpen came in and was actually really effective for 6 innings, as <span>Jared Burton</span>, <span>Caleb Thielbar</span>, <span>Casey Fien</span>, <span>Anthony Swarzak</span>, and <span>Brian Duensing</span> all combined for scoreless innings (only 2 walks and 9 strikeouts!). <span>Ryan Pressly</span> unfortunately took the loss in the 13<sup>th</sup> inning, as he gave up a walkoff single to <span>Ben Zobrist</span>.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 200%;" class="MsoNormal">It’s not as though the Twins offense didn’t have a chance to win the game without help from the bullpen. The offense was a pretty pitiful 1-for-9 with RISP and left 9 men on base throughout the game. They had quality chances in the 9<sup>th</sup>, 11<sup>th</sup>, and even 13<sup>th</sup> innings to end the game, but couldn’t capitalize on any opportunities. There were more strikeouts in this game than the Twins have had in any game since the 1960s – a combined 35 strikeouts for both teams (Minnesota, of course, had more with 19 – the Rays had 16). <span>Pedro Florimon</span> did hit his 4<sup>th</sup> homer of the year in the 3<sup>rd</sup> inning off <span>Jeremy Hellickson</span>, but other than that, the offense was relatively quiet for the evening. There were doubles hit by <span>Aaron Hicks</span> and <span>Ryan Doumit</span>, but again, not a lot of capitalizing on scoring opportunities. </p>
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<p style="line-height: 200%;" class="MsoNormal">Overall, the game at Tropicana Field was a pretty big letdown for Minnesota. In a spot where they could have ended a losing streak, and a pretty big rough patch, they again went down despite the numerous opportunities they had. The managing was questionable, though the bullpen was able to hold its own, which is a great sign for future games. For last night’s game, however, it was just another disappointing loss for the home team.</p>
<p style="line-height: 200%;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 200%;">ROLL CALL!</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 200%;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 200%;"> Clearly tonight was the "kenzertz show". Fancy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 200%;">Win Expectancy Graph</span><br><span style="line-height: 9px;"><iframe src="http://www.fangraphs.com/graphframe.aspx?config=0&static=0&type=livewins&num=0&h=450&w=450&date=2013-07-10&team=Rays&dh=0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" height="450" width = "450" style="border:1px solid black;"></iframe><br /><span style="font-size:9pt;">Source: <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?date=2013-07-10&team=Rays&dh=0&season=2013">FanGraphs</a></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 200%;" class="MsoNormal"><b>Coming Up...</b><br>The Twins look to not get swept by the Rays today again at Tropicana at 11:10 am CST. Pitching matchup looks to be <span>Mike Pelfrey</span> for the Twins and <span>Matt Moore</span> for the Rays. Make sure to stop back to TT for all your baseball needs! </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>First Pitch: </b>6:10 pm CST<br><b>TV: </b>FSN<br><b>Radio: </b>KTWIN 96.3, TIBN<br><b>Know Thine Enemy: </b><a href="http://www.draysbay.com" target="_blank">D Rays Bay</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Tonight the Twins look to take on the surging Rays, who have won 10 of their past 11 games and are considered to be the hottest team in the game right now. The Twins, who have clearly not been the hottest team in the game, well...all season, have dropped 8 of their past 10 games and have seen players struggling at the plate (<span>Justin Morneau's</span> batting average is dropping at an alarming rate) and in the field (balls to the face. Oi.). It's been a rough time to be a Twins fan (for the past few years...), but tonight, we watch as they take on a white-hot Rays team in Tampa and hope for the very best. </p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Your starting pitchers:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><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.7483.jpg"><h2><span>Kevin Correia</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#30 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 6-3</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 200</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> Aug 24, 1980</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Kevin Correia</span>
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<td>6-6</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>105.1</td>
<td>124</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>4.19</td>
<td class="td-last">1.38</td>
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<p>Correia's last outing in Toronto could have gone a lot better, as he gave up a season-high 10 hits and 3 walks in 6 innings.</p>
<p><br><b>Tampa Bay</b></p>
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<img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.20605.jpg"><h2><span>Jeremy Hellickson</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#58 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.draysbay.com/">Tampa Bay Rays</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 6-1</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 190</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> Apr 08, 1987</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Jeremy Hellickson</span>
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<td>8-3</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>111.2</td>
<td>109</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>4.67</td>
<td class="td-last">1.21</td>
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<p>Despite his mighty struggles earlier in the year, Hellickson has definitely settled down in his past 7 starts. He's also 3-1 in his career 4 starts against the Twins.</p>
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<p><b>Lineups<br></b></p>
<p>Lineups for Minnesota and Tampa Bay will be posted when they are available.</p>
https://www.twinkietown.com/2013/7/10/4511524/game-thread-minnesota-twins-at-tampa-bay-rays-game-88fischean2013-07-10T14:21:10-04:002013-07-10T14:21:10-04:00Pitcher Preview: Kevin Correia & Jeremy Hellickson
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<p>Tonight's pitching matchup features the Twins' veteran starter, Kevin Correia, throwing against Tampa's solid starter Jeremy Hellickson. Hellickson has won six of his past seven starts, and has pretty much owned the Twins in his four career starts against them with a 3-1 record. Correia, on the other hand, has struggled lately. In his most recent start against the <a href="https://www.bluebirdbanter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Blue Jays</a> in Toronto, he did last into the sixth inning, but ended up giving up 4 runs on 10 hits (and 3 walks...) in those innings. 10 hits and 3 walks was a season-high for Correia, so tonight's matchup will hopefully be a bounce-back game for the righty.</p>
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<p>Information on the throwers...</p>
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<img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.7483.jpg"><h2><span>Kevin Correia</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#30 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 6-3</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 200</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> Aug 24, 1980</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Kevin Correia</span>
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<td>6-6</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>105.1</td>
<td>124</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>4.19</td>
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<img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.20605.jpg"><h2><span>Jeremy Hellickson</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#58 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.draysbay.com/">Tampa Bay Rays</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 6-1</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 190</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> Apr 08, 1987</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Jeremy Hellickson</span>
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<td>8-3</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>111.2</td>
<td>109</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>4.67</td>
<td class="td-last">1.21</td>
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<p>This kid is too cool for school.</p>
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<p>Check back an hour before game time for the game thread!</p>
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