Still 3 ahead for now....

We only got one game in Texas but overall I feel good about the series. Our outfield defense was sloppy first game but seemed to tighten up. Span needs to take over in the outfield, take charge of the action. D-Span needs to get himself together for the stretch, he has really seemed off to me not only in the field but at the plate. Half the time he has this spaced out look on his face, makes me wonder if he is having any of the lightheaded like last year. Remember when he missed a few games because he passed out or had a dizzy spell. I would hope he wouldn't try to hide something like that but you never know.

The Twins are showing their serious intentions to make a good run at it with the aquisition of two left handers for the bullpen. Says something when the team has a need and the front office goes out and fills it. I guess the Angels have quit for the year getting rid of Fuentes, Torii must feel very confused. Seems like a role reversal.

Starting out good in Seattle!
GO TWINS!

Up 4 and #4 is back!

Sounds like it was a fun game yesterday as well as lots of farve drama. I stole away for a day at the lake with my sisters and nieces. Had a wonderful time but have to admit there were several times I wished I could watch the game!

I got a vivid description of some of the highlights from my big brother. Thome trying to score from first...wish I could have seen that but loved my brother acting it out. He also gave a detailed description of Delly running over AJ. Not sure if it was related to the pitch coming at JJs head during the at bat before but feel pretty sure that something nasty will happen tonight in the game.

I don't see the Twins as bench clearing brawlers but seems like if any team can bring that out of them it would be the Sox!

Eyes glued to the game tonight!

GO TWINS!!

Up 3!!

Gotta love the Tigers playing well in Chicago!

Twins looked great today. Slowey pitched great and had some very good defense behind him. Would have been great to have him keep pitching but totally understand pulling him because of the previous elbow soreness. Though maybe if those insurance runs were up before they decided maybe he would have chanced it.

The bench players keep stepping up. Whether its Repko covering anywhere in the outfield and getting timely hits or Alexi covering second then short. Cuddyer playing anywhere they need. Butera helping rest Joe! Valencia tightening up his D and swinging a great bat. All of the guys who have come up to help this year have done their jobs and more. Could you ever have imagined being with out Morneau and winning 22 of 33 games. Seriously imagine how many more of those we would have won.

Last night Duensing was fabulous, threw like an old veteran. Lots of credit to Rick Anderson and a little to Pavano too. I really think Rick gets the most out of his pitchers. Pavano adds stability and leadership to the crew. Hopefully Perkins will shore up the bullpen.

This is going to be an exciting two months!!

GO TWINS!

EVEN

Tied again. Not a good game last night. Did not play like we should defensively! Not liking JJ's wrist, hope its just a little twinge and that he will be fine. Hurts to lose Mijares, sounds like they will move Perkins into the bull pen. Guess that means bring up Blackie! I think he found his stuff again.

Tonight lets dominate defensively and get some hits!!!

GO TWINS!!

One Up!

Great game tonight!

I only saw last few innings when game was already out of hand. (Tues is golf night!)

Need to send a message not only to Sox but to themselves as a team, they need to build up their confidence to make a strong finish and go into the playoffs strutting! The pitchers throw better with an aura of confidence in the dugout. Does seem like the guys are seeing the ball well and taking advantage of the humid air in Chicago - 5 Home Runs.

Looking forward to Wednesdays game!

Go Twins!!

Tied

Love Buck Showalter!
He has those Orioles playing some good ball! They beat the White Sox tonight!

Now Twins are even with them on the eve of a 3 games series. The whole Pennant race will come down to how the Twins do against the Sox. Nine games. I hope the Twins are feeling as confident as I am!

So long Cleveland!

I am happy to be leaving Cleveland. I think its hard to play these bad teams at the end of the year. We either play down to their level or suddenly they become an awesome team knocking the crap out of the ball and pitching out their minds. Well the Twins salvaged this series. Good hitting, fielding and pitching.

While you never want your pitcher to give up early runs it is really great when they can get back on track and shut a team down like with Duensing today. Thankfully the offense got the lead back and then it was a cruise until the end.

Orlando seems to have come back strong but I still miss ALexi, I hope he is ok. Again the team shows how players step up. After Alexi came out yesterday Plouffe played fine defensively and got his first major league Home Run. Just love the depth of this team!


Let's go visit the Sox! They lost today to a resurging Orioles team so we are a half game back. Total of 9 games to go against the sox, I like our chances!

GO TWINS!!!

Big Ninth!....but not big enough

The umps just came out and said Thome's HR was not a HR! I am stunned looked like a HR to me I know of course I am biased. Looked like Ron was about to blow a fuse hope this helps the guys keep it going.

Now Span Strikes out with a sleep walking swing at a crappy pitch. Really think he needs a break his head is in a fog!

Now our newest hero Alexi hits a single and the runners are flying GAME IS TIED!! Can this play out any better baby Jesus is up!? Speedster Alexi on first one out. Dang long pop to left, no hits tonight. Two out bring on Delly!!!

Extra innings!

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One pitch. game over. Indians win. If this does not get this team pumped up to come out and beat the crap out of the Indians tomorrow I don't know what would. They fought back to get into this game have a rotten call made against them then scrap out the tie and waste two outs. Throw one pitch lose the game. Crazy!


GO TWINS

split works for now...

I did not get to watch the first two games and only saw the endings of the last two.
Could not believe the bunt attempt by Span!?! Heard he had a meeting with Gardy today. He maybe needs a day off, good thing we have Repko. Just seems like DSpan has been off lately. It is good to have a strong player to fill in.

Really getting two of these games was needed and we did it with out Morneau. Too bad we didn't have Mauer the first two games. I love how well Alexi is playing. Just look at him out there he is so into the game. Looks sharp, he is a ball hawk! You have to love his athleticism!

I was surprised that Gardy stated the ball Delmon kicked wed night, should have been caught. I did not see the play, was he not hustling? was he late breaking to it? Even though we won the game Gardy was cranky. He made it clear that it should have been an out and they should not have scored.

Off to Cleveland

GO TWINS!

Bring 'em on...

Off to Tampa we go!

Twins have played great the last three series! Lots of hits and great starting pitching! Looks like we got a good closer with Capps, glad we didn't give away the farm to rent a pitcher.

So the guys have done what they needed to against pretty bad teams and now they face an actual contender! Hopefully they will continue to play well and keep the naysayers at bay! I really am not worried about the Tigers any more and feel confident that the Sox will implode thanks to their Manager. We have the best record within the division against teams in our division and I expect that to continue.

Moryes should be back in the middle of August and maybe this time off will help him have a strong finish to the season unlike past years! Love how Repko has played as well as Danny V! Have to feel good when the guys you call up shine! So many positives for this team!!

Bring on the Rays! Let's slow their roll a little but not so much that they don't beat up the Yankees!

GO TWINS!