***Official Minnesota Twins @ KC Royals--April 8th, 2016***

[lewdog]

Twins
(0-3, 0-3 Away)

Royals
(1-1, 1-1 Home)


E. Santana MIN

Y. Ventura KC


Twins
B Dozier 2B
D Santana LF
J Mauer 1B
M Sano RF
T Plouffe 3B
B Park DH
E Escobar SS
K Suzuki C
B Buxton CF


Royals
A Escobar SS
M Moustakas 3B
L Cain CF
E Hosmer 1B
K Morales DH
A Gordon LF
S Perez C
O Infante 2B
R Fuentes RF

[SAUTO]

You best not of fucked us ear...fucker.

[lewdog]

I fucking love Friday night games!

This usually means I get really excited and we get blown out. That's been the trend in years past for my Friday game threads.

GO ROYALS!

[Rasputin]

Oh you dog I was just ready to post this.


It's on you to get us back in the W column now.

[KCUnited]

MUST win series.

[lewdog]

You best not of fucked us ear...fucker.

Is this supposed to be something I can read, asshat?

[lewdog]

Oh you dog I was just ready to post this.


It's on you to get us back in the W column now.

Sorry bro. I needed this tonight. Please stay.

MUST win series.

If you can't beat the Twins, you can't beat anyone. MUST win is an understatement. Biggest series of the year so far, by a mile.

[eDave]

In for Lewdog's first win of the season.

[lewdog]

In for Lewdog's first win of the season.

Also a very important indicator of how the Royals season will go.

[KCUnited]

You can't win it all in April, but you can lose it to the Twins.

[SAUTO]

Is this supposed to be something I can read, asshat?

Go lewdog, get us back on the winning track.

[eDave]

Also a very important indicator of how the Royals season will go.

Good luck. Don't **** it up man.

[eDave]

http://wiz1.net/channel109

[lewdog]

At work there's an occupational therapist whose brother is the ear, nose and throat doctor of the Royals. She showed me a picture today.....even he got a WS ring!!! He did not expect that at all but was obviously thrilled.

[lewdog]

Go lewdog, get us back on the winning track.

Thanks.

I can even stay up late tonight if we go into extra innings!

[SAUTO]

Thanks.

I can even stay up late tonight if we go into extra innings!

High five little buddy!

[RealSNR]

Hey Bert!

Circle our World Series trophy, asshole!

[cosmo20002]

July 22, 2014: Last time the Royals were below .500 (49-50)
Let's not go there.

[lewdog]

Pre gaming here!

[big nasty kcnut]

In it to win it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lewdog]

Hey Bert!

Circle our World Series trophy, asshole!

I am thinking I might listen to the Twins broadcast tonight. Old Bert Blyleven is one crusty and grumpy dude in the booth. He should be pretty interesting to see him talk about a division foe who won the World Series.

[lewdog]

OP updated with lineups.

[SPchief]

We lose this game and the chart predicts gloom. They'd be right behind us in the standings

[C3HIEF3S]

Going to be on a plane to KC for most of this one. Get us a W boys!

[Mama Hip Rockets]

MUST win series.

LOL. Seriously?

[lewdog]

LOL. Seriously?

You think different?!

If so...get the fuck out.

[Rasputin]

Pre gaming here!



lewdog is in it to win it

[SPchief]

LOL. Seriously?

SEASON OVER if we lose this series

[SPchief]

BTW, I know I posted the opening day thread. But this is my first active gamethread of the year. I've missed you fuckers. And obligatory shut up pete!

[lewdog]

BTW, I know I posted the opening day thread. But this is my first active gamethread of the year. I've missed you fuckers. And obligatory shut up pete!

Good to have you SP. It's always better with you here to yell at Pete.

Pete, where the fuck are you?!?!

FUCK!!!

[Deberg_1990]

Twins 3

Royals 1

[SPchief]

Twins 3

Royals 1

GAME OVER

[Rasputin]

Royals 99

Twins -15

[SPchief]

Time for some #Fire

[RedDread]

Using the FOX Sports Go app to watch it... It's not going well so far.

http://i.imgur.com/iD189I1.png

[Rasputin]

I think Ventura I going have a great season this year. I think his jitters are going be gone for the most part. I think he is going be our ACE

[SPchief]

Ace doesn't have it, get someone up!

[Rasputin]

Wow Paul Molitor I remember him back in the day he was a beast.

Also he was the best homerun hitter in NEC Allstar baseball game.

I liked the big bats in that game lol

[lewdog]

Terrible start. Just terrible.

[Rasputin]

That bounced about a foot in front of the plate and he still swung at it ROFL

[SPchief]

FUCK YOU UMP

[Dartgod]

Fuck you ump.

[lewdog]

Fuck off ump!

[RealSNR]

K, I guess I'll be Pete.

LOOKIN FOR STRIKE 4

[petegz28]

we've really been taking it in the pants on calls so far this year

[Kidd Lex]

Pete you are goddamn right we have

[petegz28]

Ump extended the inning by several pitches now....

[SPchief]

Come on Ace, buckle down

[SPchief]

Filthy

[petegz28]

3 outs...1 more

[Rasputin]

Sit down bitch

[Dartgod]

That's a swing.

[RealSNR]

God, these Twins guys.

"We're playing the Royals, the WS Champs. The Twins are looking to take them down by claiming the WS in 2016!"

[petegz28]

I can understand when a pitcher is all over the place and doesn't get a call...but when you're dealing like Eddie, Davis and Ace are and you don't get the call it kinda tends to be irritating...and that was a swing for what should have been strike 3

[ChiefsCountry]

O/U on Prison Douche bitching about attendance tonight?

[petegz28]

Umps have extending this inning by a good 7 pitches...

[Dartgod]

I can understand when a pitcher is all over the place and doesn't get a call...but when you're dealing like Eddie, Davis and Ace are and you don't get the call it kinda tends to be irritating...and that was a swing for what should have been strike 3

The Davis non-calls on Sunday were the worst.

[petegz28]

5 outs....good inning

[Dartgod]

Ploooooooof!

[RealSNR]

Umps have extending this inning by a good 7 pitches...

Probably more than that.

[petegz28]

The Davis non-calls on Sunday were the worst.

Those were flat out ridiculous....

[RealSNR]

Ploooooooof!

The Twins chances of scoring this inning just went PLOUFFE!

(I think that was originally a lewdog joke. Or a siberian khatru joke. Can't remember. Maybe alnorth? Anyway, I think it's hilarious, so I repeat it endlessly every time I watch the Royals play the Twins)

[KCUnited]

Ploufed his pants.

[RealSNR]

Game over!

[Dartgod]

Thank you!

[tk13]

That Moose speed.

[RealSNR]

MOOSE TRUCK

[SPchief]

FUCK YOU UMP!!!!!

[eDave]

Yeesh.

[KCUnited]

Missed more than Ventura's.

[petegz28]

That pitch wasn't even on the plate yet he gets the call...Ace nails the corner and no call...WTF?

[Rasputin]

I miss the gold lettering the Royals had first two games.

[Dartgod]

Fuck you ump. Where was that call for Ace?

[lewdog]

Horseshit call on Cain if you didn't give it to Ventura. WOW.

[ChiefsCountry]

Wow. We are getting fucked by blue tonight.

[RealSNR]

Fucking awful. Good christ this ump needs a good raping

[Dartgod]

Suddenly calling low strikes. Cock sucking POS ump.

[tk13]

Boy that was a terrible call. That was below his knees and off the plate.

[petegz28]

What a fuck job so far....We had to get 5 outs they had to get 2

[Rasputin]

Martha fucker

[stonedstooge]

Damn. New crew, same bullshit

[RealSNR]

It's almost like how all teams at the beginning of last year were trying to troll us by beaning our fucking hitters.

This year it's like the umps are trying to troll us into getting tossed and suspended by making shit fuck atrocious calls constantly.

[lewdog]

It's ok to all go full Pete tonight. That was horrible balls/strikes calls in that 1st inning.

[Dartgod]

What a fuck job so far....We had to get 5 outs they had to get 2

Where do you get 5 outs? I only count 4 on the walk to Mauer.

[stonedstooge]

CAIN/standard

[petegz28]

Where do you get 5 outs? I only count 4 on the walk to Mauer.

Walk to Mauer and what should have been a swing for strike 3 on the next guy..so we essentially had to get him out twice

[kstater]

I'm here for the gangbang

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[eDave]

Being able to track that ball, going back like that, then doing a track check, then making the catch is not easy. Nice play

[petegz28]

You know you're the shit when a team expands the warning track for you

[petegz28]

One thing we are doing a shitload of early this year that we didn't last year is issuing walks...

[petegz28]

FUCK!

[RealSNR]

Game over

[lewdog]

Fuck. Suzuki. That's gone without the wind. Smoked that.

[Dartgod]

One thing we are doing a shitload of early this year that we didn't last year is issuing walks...

Which of course usually come around to score.

[Rasputin]

Gordo catch

[stonedstooge]

DE FENCE BOYS

[eDave]

Got THAT one.

[Deberg_1990]

It's sad that both Ventura and Duffy can't play up to potential

[Dartgod]

Wow. Alex!

[RealSNR]

Twins announcers: "IT WAS THE WIND"

Go fuck yourselves. Seriously. It was a great fucking play. Don't give credit to the outstanding athlete or anything. Talk about the fucking wind.

[petegz28]

3 very long and hard hit outs that inning

[KCUnited]

Skills.

[lewdog]

It's sad that both Ventura and Duffy can't play up to potential

You're a fucking idiot.

[SPchief]

Which of course usually come around to score.

LMAO

[tk13]

We've got a man out there.

[cosmo20002]

Haven't scored in last 12 innings. Let's go...

[Al Bundy]

Let's get this run back...

[SPchief]

Haven't scored in last 12 innings. Let's go...

Ned needs to chew some Ass

[Deberg_1990]

You're a ****ing idiot.

I mean, they are ok. Just not the franchise cornerstones they were billed to be.

[stonedstooge]

Been windy as hell all spring along the Mighty Mo

[lewdog]

I mean, they are ok. Just not the franchise cornerstones they were billed to be.

Interesting that you can tell that during his first outing of the year, in a start he was getting squeezed, in the first two innings.

[GloryDayz]

#1 fan checking in...

[SPchief]

Whoa, Salvy layed off a slider

[stonedstooge]

Seats empty already? Season's going to be a disaster/PB

[ChiefsCountry]

Hoots having quite a meltdown on RP if anybody wants to chime in.

[lewdog]

#1 fan checking in...

ABOUT FUCKING TIME!!!

WHERE THE FUCK HAVE YOU BEEN!?!?!

YOU ARE LETTING THE TEAM DOWN!!!!

[lewdog]

Hoots having quite a meltdown on RP if anybody wants to chime in.

I just read that.

Ventura is not good. I wish they'd let Hootie back here.

[SPchief]

HELL of an AB by Salvy

[stonedstooge]

OMAR BABY

[SAUTO]

Good rip omar

[petegz28]

damn...too bad it was Salvy running or it's 1-1

[cosmo20002]

That's our Omar.

[kstater]

I'd say the wrist surgery was a success for Omar

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[SAUTO]

Anyone but salvy scores there. Lol

[Rasputin]

Time to kick ass and chew bubble gum.

[petegz28]

WOOHOO! Fuentes!!!

[stonedstooge]

HAHA. 2 SPOT BOYS

[Al Bundy]

HELL YES!!!!

[RealSNR]

FUEGO FUENTES

[eDave]

Ha ha. GloryDayz got the mojo.

[SAUTO]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT BITCHES

[cosmo20002]

Haven't scored in last 12 innings. Let's go...

Ask and ye shall receive. :clap:

[petegz28]

Infante been motoring this season thus far

[GloryDayz]

ABOUT FUCKING TIME!!!

WHERE THE FUCK HAVE YOU BEEN!?!?!

YOU ARE LETTING THE TEAM DOWN!!!!

Sorry, long week on travel, had things to take care of...

[Rasputin]

I don't miss Rios

[SPchief]

Fuentes! Oh and #VoteOmar

[lewdog]

Ray all day!!!

[RedDread]

Get that man the ball!

[redfan]

Before Fuentes did that, I was about to say:
"Fuck this umps zone"

[Anyong Bluth]

Infante already more productive than his entire season last year.

[cosmo20002]

Ned should tell them to start trying BEFORE there are two outs. We could do some real damage.

[petegz28]

Infante already more productive than his entire season last year.

He was hurt all season last year....noticeable difference so far

[SPchief]

Ned should tell them to start trying BEFORE there are two outs. We could do some real damage.

IF they could do that, they might win the WS

[petegz28]

terrible jump..good throw

[petegz28]

IF they could do that, they might win the WS

that'll be the day....

[Rasputin]

Esky still up to bat so I think we can live with that.

[Chiefspants]

I mean, they are ok. Just not the franchise cornerstones they were billed to be.

Were you one of those people who gave up on Greinke after he posted a 5.8 ERA during his second season?

After watching Hos, Moose, Greinke, Gordo & Cain have severe regressions during their 2nd-3rd seasons, I don't know how Royals fans still have these opinions about Yo. The dude has absolutely sick potential and has already been a stud on the biggest stage.

[petegz28]

You know what else helps a guy get and keep and erection? Hot women. As in hotter than the ones in the Viagra commercials....

[Sannyasi]

Esky still up to bat so I think we can live with that.

Yep I don't mind it.

[GloryDayz]

The chicks in Viagra commercials suck!

[Anyong Bluth]

He was hurt all season last year....noticeable difference so far
Either way, it can only go up

[Chiefspants]

I just read that.

Ventura is not good. I wish they'd let Hootie back here.

I'll pass. His cognitive dissonance on Yo gets exhausting.

[RealSNR]

Twins announcers trivia question:

Who was the last Royals pitcher to average more K's per nine innings than Ventura in 2015?

[huskerdooz]

Twins announcers trivia question:

Who was the last Royals pitcher to average more K's per nine innings than Ventura in 2015?

Santana

[SPchief]

Hos

[lewdog]

I'll pass. His cognitive dissonance on Yo gets exhausting.

Yea. It's a bit much. I don't mind his takes. But if you disagree with him, you're either a homer or a dumbass.

[petegz28]

good play but I wish Hos would get in front of those....he had 2 go under his glove in the WS....

[petegz28]

Yea. It's a bit much. I don't mind his takes. But if you disagree with him, you're either a homer or a dumbass.

Hootie is\was very smart regarding baseball but your latter point pretty much nails it

[stonedstooge]

ATTA A BOY. GOOD INNING

[C3HIEF3S]

Better Yo.

[Chiefspants]

Yea. It's a bit much. I don't mind his takes. But if you disagree with him, you're either a homer or a dumbass.

The dude has fantastic baseball takes but thinks that 110% of his opinions are godlike and refuses to acknowledge any faults in his judgment. I love talking with him 95% of the time but that other 5% can be intolerable.

[bsroyals54]

hi queers, MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE

[duncan_idaho]

Ventura looks to be throwing a lot of two-seam fastballs to me, which is why the velocity is down. Also throwing a lot of changeups, and I think he's still toying with the cutter.

Haven't seen many straight four-seamers, which is where his velocity goes 97-98-99.

Command of his fastball is more important than his raw velocity. But Rick is dug in on him needing to throw max effort, max velocity all the time to get results.

[huskerdooz]

Santana

just a guess and .... wrong

[petegz28]

cain was either pressing or not comfortable that ab

[RealSNR]

hi queers, MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE

Are you still a Royals fan since KC re-signed that piece of shit Alex Gordon?

[GloryDayz]

Tough to lay off...

[Coach]

Eventually, the Royals are going to be leading MLB in strikeouts at this rate....

[Chiefspants]

Ventura looks to be throwing a lot of two-seam fastballs to me, which is why the velocity is down. Also throwing a lot of changeups, and I think he's still toying with the cutter.

Haven't seen many straight four-seamers, which is where his velocity goes 97-98-99.

Command of his fastball is more important than his raw velocity. But Rick is dug in on him needing to throw max effort, max velocity all the time to get results.

I don't understand Hootie's take on Ventura. Last season he said that Ventura is destined for the closer role because he can't pitch anything other than the fastball, but this is the exact reason he thinks Herrera is overrated and an expendable piece of our bullpen.

Ventura deserves until at least 2017 to prove he belongs in the rotation. After that I'd be fine with him moving to the pen.

[huskerdooz]

Twins announcers trivia question:

Who was the last Royals pitcher to average more K's per nine innings than Ventura in 2015?

My first guess was wrong so i'll follow-up with a guess of Greinke in his Cy Young season.

[kstater]

Nasty

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[Coach]

Nice pitch.

[lewdog]

Goldberg is right. I was reading about Sano having very little work in the OF. I can't wait to see a ball get to him in this series. It should be pretty hilarious.

[Coach]

Ventura looks to be throwing a lot of two-seam fastballs to me, which is why the velocity is down. Also throwing a lot of changeups, and I think he's still toying with the cutter.

Haven't seen many straight four-seamers, which is where his velocity goes 97-98-99.

Command of his fastball is more important than his raw velocity. But Rick is dug in on him needing to throw max effort, max velocity all the time to get results.

Plus, it is just April. Still a looooooooong season to go really.

[Dartgod]

Fer Christ's sake, Ventura was a rookie just TWO seasons ago.

[duncan_idaho]

I don't understand Hootie's take on Ventura. Last season he said that Ventura is destined for the closer role because he can't pitch anything other than the fastball, but this is the exact reason he thinks Herrera is overrated and an expendable piece of our bullpen.

Ventura deserves until at least 2017 to prove he belongs in the rotation. After that I'd be fine with him moving to the pen.

I understand where he's coming from - I think he doesn't believe Ventura will ever develop enough as a pitcher to overcome things if he isn't as impressive a "thrower."

Ventura can afford to lose a little velocity if he becomes a more refined "pitcher"...

And he's also throwing mainly two-seamers in this outing and pumping them at 95-96. That means, to me, his four-seamer velocity would likely be in its usual 97-99 range.

[tk13]

I don't understand Hootie's take on Ventura. Last season he said that Ventura is destined for the closer role because he can't pitch anything other than the fastball, but this is the exact reason he thinks Herrera is overrated and an expendable piece of our bullpen.

Ventura deserves until at least 2017 to prove he belongs in the rotation. After that I'd be fine with him moving to the pen.

I really don't want to even get into this argument, but Ventura is 24 years old, and has only pitched two years in the league, and for 75% of that time has pitched effectively. You don't give up on a guy like that. It shouldn't even be an argument.

[Dartgod]

I really don't want to even get into this argument, but Ventura is 24 years old, and has only pitched two years in the league, and for 75% of that time has pitched effectively. You don't give up on a guy like that. It shouldn't even be an argument.

Yeah, kind of what I said, with less words.

[petegz28]

at this rate Ace will do good to get through 5

[lewdog]

I really don't want to even get into this argument, but Ventura is 24 years old, and has only pitched two years in the league, and for 75% of that time has pitched effectively. You don't give up on a guy like that. It shouldn't even be an argument.

When your magic 8-ball hasn't ever been wrong, you always know you're right.

[kstater]

Nice changeup

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[duncan_idaho]

Re: Miguel Sano...

I think the guy is going to be a bust.

He's huge and has great raw power, but he also strikes out a TON (43 percent punchout rate last year, 30 percent K rate in the minors).

I think his bat is limited by that K rate, and as for playing him in RF...

Well, I think that's an absolute disaster long-term. He's big, stiff, and slow, and he's going to cost the Twins 20-25 runs if they leave him in RF all year.

[kstater]

at this rate Ace will do good to get through 5
Start number one

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[Deberg_1990]

Who takes infants to MLB games?

The same people who take them to movie theaters at night??

[petegz28]

Start number one

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He's expending a lot of pitches. The Ump-fuck in the 1st inning didn't help him by any means

[Chiefspants]

I understand where he's coming from - I think he doesn't believe Ventura will ever develop enough as a pitcher to overcome things if he isn't as impressive a "thrower."

Ventura can afford to lose a little velocity if he becomes a more refined "pitcher"...

And he's also throwing mainly two-seamers in this outing and pumping them at 95-96. That means, to me, his four-seamer velocity would likely be in its usual 97-99 range.

To me his development into a consistent starter is as much dependent on the mental aspect of baseball as it is the physical. Yo was absolutely filthy in the second half, and if he can keep his emotions in check while throwing a 97 mph fastball with reliable secondary pitches, he could be a 2-3 starter in the league for a long time. But if he lets batters get in his head in 2016, (staredown with Trout, flare-ups with the White Sox and A's, etc), then I wouldn't be surprised if 2017 is his "make or break" season as a starter.

They had Duffy on a similar timeline.

[lewdog]

Re: Miguel Sano...

I think the guy is going to be a bust.

He's huge and has great raw power, but he also strikes out a TON (43 percent punchout rate last year, 30 percent K rate in the minors).

I think his bat is limited by that K rate, and as for playing him in RF...

Well, I think that's an absolute disaster long-term. He's big, stiff, and slow, and he's going to cost the Twins 20-25 runs if they leave him in RF all year.

Maybe a lesser Matt Stairs with a shorter career?

[duncan_idaho]

I'll take five from Ventura. He's been solid in this start. Don't like the walks (though one of them should not have been a walk), but I think he's done a good job mixing his pitches and changing eye levels.

[lewdog]

I guess I am a homer now but Duffy is totally done. You can call that, IMO. After this season, I think we will have a very clear picture of what Ventura can/will be.

[duncan_idaho]

Maybe a lesser Matt Stairs with a shorter career?

Matt Stairs could play a passable LF/RF, at least.

I think they could probably hide Sano a little better in LF, but playing him in RF just seems like an epic disaster.

[duncan_idaho]

I guess I am a homer now but Duffy is totally done. You can call that, IMO. After this season, I think we will have a very clear picture of what Ventura can/will be.

Agree, sadly. I was as big a Duffy fan as there was, but I don't see a way he comes back from this as a Royal and is a reliable starter again.

One of those cases where a scenery change might be the only thing that can get him to reach his potential.

[lewdog]

Agree, sadly. I was as big a Duffy fan as there was, but I don't see a way he comes back from this as a Royal and is a reliable starter again.

One of those cases where a scenery change might be the only thing that can get him to reach his potential.

Send him to San Diego.

Where all careers go to die.

RIP Danny.

[petegz28]

roid-boy Donaldson hit a grand slam for his 3rd hr in 4 games..

[mr. tegu]

I can man the Duffy ship on my own.

[petegz28]

good play, sal

[Rasputin]

Out.

[ChiefsCountry]

Salvy still wearing the golden helmet.

[petegz28]

walks have been bad so far..eddie had a lot, young had some, ace has 4

[Rasputin]

Martha Fucker is out #3

[lewdog]

Hit one to Sano this inning.

Please.

[RealSNR]

Twins announcers trivia question:

Who was the last Royals pitcher to average more K's per nine innings than Ventura in 2015?

Answer:

Zack Greinke in 2009

[duncan_idaho]

Send him to San Diego.

Where all careers go to die.

RIP Danny.

For "Also needs a change of scenery" candidate Wil Myers?

I could dig it.

[Chiefspants]

walks have been bad so far..eddie had a lot, young had some, ace has 4

All three struggle with command at times, but spotty control can be common during the opening start of the season.

[RealSNR]

C'mon guys. Stop this striking out shit.

[SAUTO]

For "Also needs a change of scenery" candidate Wil Myers?

I could dig it.

Good idea. I'm in

[duncan_idaho]

Good idea. I'm in

They'd need more back - Myers is controlled through 2019 by my count - but it's fun to think about.

[mr. tegu]

So that extended netting means the fans behind the dugout no longer get balls from the players on their way back in from the field.

[ChiefsCountry]

They'd need more back - Myers is controlled through 2019 by my count - but it's fun to think about.

Christian Colon would give them surplus value.

[Rasputin]

That worked :)

[Rasputin]

Home run would be nice.

[Rasputin]

Martha Fuck

[Sannyasi]

Yikes. Cain isn't having a great night at the plate.

[petegz28]

WTF are you waiting for, Cain?

[petegz28]

I believe with RISP this year, Cain is 0-3 with 3 K's as well as 3 K's tonight

[baitism]

Cain is going to get a golden sombrero if he isn't careful.

[Great Expectations]

Yikes. Cain isn't having a great night at the plate.

That wasn't an effing strike, sometimes they miss the call when it's more than a ball outside, but missing it inside is Busch league.

[duncan_idaho]

Yikes. Cain isn't having a great night at the plate.

Really should be 0-1 with 2 walks tonight, honestly.

[petegz28]

That wasn't an effing strike, sometimes they miss the call when it's more than a ball outside, but missing it inside is Busch league.

Looked good enough to me ....

[petegz28]

Another fucking walk....

[Rasputin]

Ned Yost needs to tell his pitcher that it isn't a good idea to walk players.

[lewdog]

Well these walks are proving Hootie's point.

Damn.

[petegz28]

This could be "that" inning. Ace usually has one

[petegz28]

This needs to be his last batter

[lewdog]

And AIDS.

[Al Bundy]

Almost meltdown inning for Ventura.

[petegz28]

get him out Ned....fuck, you gotta be kdding me, Yo. Back-back walks in a 1 run game

[baitism]

Watching Ventura is frustrating as hell. No consistency.

[Sannyasi]

Really should be 0-1 with 2 walks tonight, honestly.

I'll definitely give you the first one. Not so sure about that most recent one but you might be right, especially considering what we have seen from this ump so far.

Hopefully Hoch can come in and clean this up.

[Rasputin]

Time to shut down any hopes the Twins may have.


Martha fuck the Twins

[Dartgod]

That was pretty generous.

[petegz28]

leadoff walk and tying run on 3rd...1 out

[RealSNR]

Another butt clencher inning

[Great Expectations]

I'll definitely give you the first one. Not so sure about that most recent one but you might be right, especially considering what we have seen from this ump so far.

Hopefully Hoch can come in and clean this up.

The most recent one was worse than the first one.

[Coach]

Come on, need a double play here....

[Rasputin]

Jump on a double play right here.

[RealSNR]

C'mon DP

[Sannyasi]

That curve was nasty.

[petegz28]

Fever doing his best to jinx us here

[Dartgod]

That was nasty.

[lewdog]

Jesus. That pitch.

[petegz28]

I'm not saying we would have scored...but this is why Cain can't go down looking in the last inning

[petegz28]

Nasty...one more, Luke

[Coach]

That'll work too.

2 down.

[Rasputin]

Sit the fuck down Martha Fucker

[Dartgod]

One more Luke.

[petegz28]

Boston has hit a Grand Slam of their own to take the lead over the Jays 8-7

[Coach]

GD it.

[petegz28]

Lead off walk and the Fever jinx bite us

[Rasputin]

That was Ventura's guy he put on base.

[stonedstooge]

Can't throw them right down the pipe Luke