TNice to see them take the lead, but why in the freakin world is Castillo batting cleanup?  He’s 0 for 2 and has left 3 men on base.  The lead could be larger.

Edited May 25, 20196 yr by Tomtom

Just now, mqr said:

Lopez is an extraordinarily frustrating

Have faith, he will K the side now.

2 minutes ago, The Sir said:

I was going to agree with your Rick Hahn hatred, but then you decided to not only be a grammar Nazi but an inaccurate one as well. I withdraw my support.

I don't need any support on my bandwagon, lol.  But honestly though, how about two GM's?  One who makes trades and signs home-grown talent to extensions (Rick) and another GM who signs free agents (anyone else)?

Edited May 25, 20196 yr by Moan4Yoan

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited May 25, 20196 yr by Moan4Yoan

How was that a double?

Walks will get you every time.

When you put up a big number against the Twins, the most important thing to do is to hold them scoreless. This has been going on for over 15 years for the most part, score a big number, they answer right back.

ReyLo can’t put anyone away tonight.  I think he’s had 2 strikes on everyone this inning.

Just now, poppysox said:

Walks will get you every time.

The dreaded leadoff walk

hopefully we can hold it to 4-3

5 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

It's "peace" you clown.  ?

Lol.  No it isn't.  Fail.

1 minute ago, The Sir said:

How was that a double?

Buxtin is the fastest guy in baseball

8 minutes ago, WilliamTell said:

When you put up a big number against the Twins, the most important thing to do is to hold them scoreless. This has been going on for over 15 years for the most part, score a big number, they answer right back.

This series is going to remind me why I despise the Twins more than any team in sports. 

Hopefully this core has more mental fortitude with them than the last one. Weird shit used to happen at that godforsaken dome and it got in their heads. 

Edited May 25, 20196 yr by Jack Parkman

blah.  at least he got out of it.

Both guys who scored were on without a hit.  That is the stuff of nightmares.  Somehow I suspect McCann would have had a better control of the situation.

At least he’s kept it in the ball park I guess?

Just now, poppysox said:

Both guys who scored were on without a hit.  That is the stuff of nightmares.  Somehow I suspect McCann would have had a better control of the situation.

Is McCann going to throw his out pitches for him?

Bullshit strike 2 call in that AB

Just now, mqr said:

Is McCann going to throw his out pitches for him?

No.  Sometimes you feel more under control with a good catcher behind the plate.  I guess better guidance or a calming influence.

Lopez is trying to be a 2-pitch pitcher tonight. Problem is his changeup is nothing special.  He’s made no progress this season.

7 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

This series is going to remind my why I despise the Twins more than any team in sports. 

Agree with you on that one. If the Twins win the division this year, I'll be excitedly watching Game 1 of whatever DS they're in, so I can watch them break the all-time postseason game losing streak. Fuck the Twins.

That was a real nice pitch

So far the Twins don't look like defensive wizards.

Twins defense has been early April Sox bad

The pixy dust will wear off on the Twins eventually.

No way is this team as good as the Astros, Cubs or the Dodgers.

Maybe the Sox can start the Twins move back down to Earth..

 

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Lopez is trying to be a 2-pitch pitcher tonight. Problem is his changeup is nothing special.  He’s made no progress this season.

It's frustrating.  I'm sure Cooper is working on his backup offerings but when he is on with his two best pitches, he can dominate.  But that won't be consistent until he fixes his change.