Twinkie Town - GameHub: Twins at Astros, Game 137An online community of Twins fans mourning the death of Prince Rogers Nelson.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52554/tt_fav.png2013-09-04T01:27:20-04:00http://www.twinkietown.com/rss/stream/44556272013-09-04T01:27:20-04:002013-09-04T01:27:20-04:00Twins 9, Astros 6: Once Again, That Was Too Close
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<figcaption>AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! | Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>For the second day in a row, the Minnesota Twins beat the Astros in extra innings, and I feel like it shouldn't be this hard. It's the Astros.</p> <p>The Twins were leading 6 to 3 going into the bottom of the 9th inning, but that lead was short lived for them. Twins reliever Glen Perkins came in to pitch the bottom of the 9th, and after struggling through a few hits, gave up a 3-run home run to Brandon Barnes to tie the game.</p>
<p>Ok, let's back up.</p>
<p>The Twins got things going right away, when second baseman Brian Dozier hit a 2-run home run in the top of the first inning. After an errant home run by Astro Chris Carter, Twin Trevor Plouffe launched another home run for the Twinkies in the top of the third, putting the Twins ahead 4-1.</p>
<p>Brandon Barnes hit a two-run single for the Astros in the bottom of the 7th inning to make the game 3-4 Twins. Our boy carried the lead into the bottom of the 9th, but then the melt down started, with the, giving up 3 runs to tie the game and send it to extra innings.</p>
<p>Nothing got done until the top of the 12th, when Chris Colabello got a hit, then get thrown out on a bunt by Clete Thomas. Josmil Pinto then hit a double that sent Clete to third base. Ryan Doumit came up to bat next--pinch hitting for Pedro "P-Flo" Florimon. It was an intense moment for the Twins--made better when Astros pitcher Kevin Chapman thre a wild pitch that allowed Clete Thomas to score the go-ahead run from third base. Just a few outs late, Darin Mastroianni doubled to drive in Josmil Pinto and Doug Bernier, giving the Twins the 9-3 lead they would ultimately end the game with.</p>
<p><b>Studs</b></p>
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<li><span><b>Trevor Plouffe:</b> 4 for 6, 2 RBI, 1 run, go-ahead home run.</span></li>
<li><span><b>Josmil Pinto:</b> 4 for 5, 2 runs, 1 walk, caught the whole game!</span></li>
<li><span><b>Justin Morneau: </b>3 for 3, 1 walk.... DAMN IT. I keep forgetting.</span></li>
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<div><b>Duds</b></div>
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<li><span><b>Pedro Florimon:</b> 0 for 5, 1 strike out.</span></li>
<li><span><b>Glen Perkins:</b> 1 inning pitched, 3 earned runs on 3 hits, 1 blown save.</span></li>
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<div><b>ROLL CALL!</b></div>
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<p><b>Win Expectancy Graph</b></p>
<p><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1787763/20130903_Twins_Astros_0_2013090410110_live.png"><img src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1787763/20130903_Twins_Astros_0_2013090410110_live_medium.png" class="photo" alt="20130903_twins_astros_0_2013090410110_live_medium"></a></p>
<p>via <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/lgraphs/20130903_Twins_Astros_0_2013090410110_live.png">www.fangraphs.com</a></p>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2013/9/4/4692752/twins-9-astros-6-once-again-that-was-too-closeMaija Varda2013-09-03T19:45:03-04:002013-09-03T19:45:03-04:00Game 137: Twins at Astros
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<figcaption>This is what the current Twins team looks like. | Scott Halleran</figcaption>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Still no Doumit.</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"> <strong>Twins</strong><br>1. Alex Presley (L) CF<br>2. Darin Mastroianni (R) LF<br>3. Brian Dozier (R) 2B<br>4. Josh Willingham (R) DH<br>5. Trevor Plouffe (R) 3B<br>6. Chris Colabello (R) 1B<br>7. Oswaldo Arcia (L) RF<br>8. Josmil Pinto (R) C<br>9. Pedro Florimon (S) SS</div>
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<p>SP: Pedro Hernandez</p>
<p><strong>Astros</strong><br>1. Robbie Grossman (S) DH<br>2. Jose Altuve (R) 2B<br>3. Trevor Crowe (S) LF<br>4. Chris Carter (R) 1B<br>5. Brett Wallace (L) 3B<br>6. L.J. Hoes (R) RF<br>7. Brandon Barnes (R) CF<br>8. Jonathan Villar (S) SS<br>9. Cody Clark (R) C</p>
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<p>SP: Jarred Cosart</p>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2013/9/3/4691660/game-137-twins-at-astrosMaija Varda2013-09-03T13:25:21-04:002013-09-03T13:25:21-04:00Pitcher Preview: Jarred Cosart vs. Pedro Hernandez
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<figcaption>This just looks really awkward. | Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Tonight's game features a duel between [broken image] and [broken image]. Let's take a closer look at how these faceless pitchers match up.</p> <p><b>Astros</b></p>
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<img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.22235.jpg"><h2><span>Jarred Cosart</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#48 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/">Houston Astros</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 6-3</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 180</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> R</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> May 25, 1990</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>Jarred Cosart</span>
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<td>1-1</td>
<td>8</td>
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<td>0</td>
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<td>51.0</td>
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<p>23 year-old rookie Jarred Cosart made his debut with the Astros back on July 12th, and has been doing a pretty stellar job ever since. Cosart hasn't had a win in his past seven starts because, well, Astros--but look at that sparkling 1.59 ERA.</p>
<p>The Twins faced Cosart in Minneapolis back on August 2nd, and were only able to crack 1 earned run off him over 7 innings. If you can recall, the Twins did go on to win that game, however, with Brian Dozier driving in the tying RBI in the bottom of the 9th, and the winning RBI in the bottom of the 13th--because, well, Astros.</p>
<p>Cosart's appeared a little more shakey in his last start against the White Sox. Altough he did only give up 1 earned run over 6 innings, he had to work out of a lot of trouble, having given up 7 hits and 6 walks (to the<i> White Sox</i>).</p>
<p>Let's home the Twins can crack Cosart today.</p>
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<p><b>Twins</b></p>
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<img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.21782.jpg"><h2><span>Pedro Hernandez</span></h2>
<h4 class="player-position">#60 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a>
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<p><label>Height:</label> 5-10</p>
<p><label>Weight:</label> 210</p>
<p><label>Bats:</label> L</p>
<p><label>Throws:</label> L</p>
<p><label>Born:</label> Apr 12, 1989</p>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Pedro Hernandez</span>
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<td>3-1</td>
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<td>37.1</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>5.54</td>
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<p>Pedro Hernandez has been rehabbing a forearm strain since early July, so tonight will be his first major league start since June 23rd. We last was Pedro Hernandez when he pitched in the AA New Britain Rock Cats game that was aired on FSN a couple weeks ago. In his two rehab starts for the Rock Cats, Pedro held a 0.82 ERA over 11 innings--but one would hopefully expect a pitcher starting in the majors now would have those numbers in AA.</p>
<p>Hernandez has never faced the Astros before, so hopefully the Twins have a little mystery on their side.</p>
<p>Plus, it's the Astros.</p>
https://www.twinkietown.com/2013/9/3/4690282/pitcher-preview-jarred-cosart-vs-pedro-hernandez-twins-astrosMaija Varda