7/18/08
Today is the first day back after the All-Star break. Here is a recap...
Joe Mauer was voted in as the starting catcher on AL team. Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan were selected as reserves.
On late Sunday, Justin Morneau was selected to be part of the Home Run Derby the following day. He was the last selection but only after the likes of Alex Rodriguez, Jason Giambi and the herculian Ichiro said thanks, but no thanks. So Morneau sheepishly accepted the invite and went to the derby. He ended up going toe to toe with former heroine addict Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers in the finals. Morneau edged him out 5-3 taking home the trophy for the derby that he was never supposed to be invited to.
Tuesday night was the All-Star game where it went past 12:00am on into the 15th inning. In the bottom of the 15th Justin Morneau scored from 3rd base on a sac fly to win the game. Little do the Twins know or even care now, but once they make it to the World Series they are going to thank Justin Morneau and his "piano on the back" running style for earning them home field advantage.
Now on to tonight where the Twins return for the second half of the season. The Rangers are in town where I'm sure Morneau is rekindling his Home Run Derby memories with Josh Hamilton, maybe even letting him hold the trophy that he actually more deserved.
9:35pm The Twins lead 6-0 in the bottom of the 8th. They really got it going right now. At this moment they have 15 hits tonight but nothing more than a double. Now that's Twins baseball!!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
7/8/08
7/8/08
Let us start on a positive note. Two days ago the Twins had 3 players selected to this year's All-Star game to be held at Yankee Stadium. Joe Mauer was selected by the fans to start the game behind the dish. Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan we selected as reserves for the American League team.
Now to some not so great news....
The Twins began a 3 game series last night in Boston. The Twins played a great game which was tied 0-0 going into the bottom of the 8th. Manny Ramirez hit a go ahead single and the Red Sox went on to win 1-0. Big ups to Scott Baker who "threw the ball good". That is a favorite Ron Gardenhire quote of mine.
Tonight the Twins and Nick Blackburn got out to a 5-2 lead before turning it over to the bullpen in the 8th. Once again Manny Ramirez did the dirty work by hitting a 2 run homer to tie the game. In the top of the ninth Nick Punto had one of the greater at bats of the year leading off the inning. He had a 12 pitch at bat against Jonathan Papelbon in which he doubled to center. Denard Span bunted him over to 3rd. So we got Punto on 3rd with one out. All we need is a fly ball or base hit. Jason Kubel strikes out and then Alexi Casilla grounds out to second. The Twins lose their 2nd game in a row. Thankfully tomorrow's game is a day game which isn't televised. I'm not sure I can take another game like the last couple.
50-40
Let us start on a positive note. Two days ago the Twins had 3 players selected to this year's All-Star game to be held at Yankee Stadium. Joe Mauer was selected by the fans to start the game behind the dish. Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan we selected as reserves for the American League team.
Now to some not so great news....
The Twins began a 3 game series last night in Boston. The Twins played a great game which was tied 0-0 going into the bottom of the 8th. Manny Ramirez hit a go ahead single and the Red Sox went on to win 1-0. Big ups to Scott Baker who "threw the ball good". That is a favorite Ron Gardenhire quote of mine.
Tonight the Twins and Nick Blackburn got out to a 5-2 lead before turning it over to the bullpen in the 8th. Once again Manny Ramirez did the dirty work by hitting a 2 run homer to tie the game. In the top of the ninth Nick Punto had one of the greater at bats of the year leading off the inning. He had a 12 pitch at bat against Jonathan Papelbon in which he doubled to center. Denard Span bunted him over to 3rd. So we got Punto on 3rd with one out. All we need is a fly ball or base hit. Jason Kubel strikes out and then Alexi Casilla grounds out to second. The Twins lose their 2nd game in a row. Thankfully tomorrow's game is a day game which isn't televised. I'm not sure I can take another game like the last couple.
50-40
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