Diamond didn't do anything wrong there. Votto is just that kind of hitter. There are only a few guys who could take that pitch and go opposite field homerun with it.

 

In other words, wow.

I was thinking the exact same thing. "How the &%$&$# did he hit THAT out?"

 

Morneau used to be one of those guys, BTW. Good times.

What about the world series

In my dreams for sure, but probably not in the real world.

In hindsight, I wish that this prediction had been correct.

With Capps injured, Perkins would have been "unavailable" (yay for the save statistic). Outside of Perkins, Diamond was the best option against Votto.

Well that sucked. Twins offense let Diamond down today big time.

Hey, the guy's probably going to be the NL MVP. We just saw why.

I was thinking the exact same thing. "How the &%$&$# did he hit THAT out?"

 

Morneau used to be one of those guys, BTW. Good times.

Yeah, that swing brought back memories of pre-concussion Morneau. That was the first thing I thought when I saw it.

 

Flailing at a pitch low and away, looking like he made poor contact, and then the ball travels 300+ feet opposite field.

Yea--Diamond gets a complete game, but the Twins get a loss. I can't see them scoring off of Chapman.

Another nice play by Dozier -- now we need a run against the Reds' closer. Wife is pestering me to leave for Costco. I will be in big trouble if this goes to extra innings.

How would a Glavine comp for Diamond be? I think Glavine had a few more mph on his fastball and a little better stuff, but I don't think that would be a too far fetched goal for Diamond.

I have the distinct feeling that this half-inning is going to be cringe-worthy.

Why the **** is Doumit not hitting?

Why the **** is Doumit not hitting?

Because Mastrioanni was the (26th) best option Gardy had.

I have the distinct feeling that this half-inning is going to be cringe-worthy.

So far so true.

How would a Glavine comp for Diamond be? I think Glavine had a few more mph on his fastball and a little better stuff, but I don't think that would be a too far fetched goal for Diamond.

Tom Glavine? Future hall of famer Tom Glavine?

Diamond threw only 82 pitches in 8 innings today -- pretty impressive.

That was one hell of an at bat by Baby Jesus.

Nice hit by Mauer -- now it's Hammer Time.

Tom Glavine? Future hall of famer Tom Glavine?

I'm not trying to say Diamond will have a career path similar to his, but his pitching style and make-up are pretty similar (I think). I used to watch braves games when I was young and Glavine was in his prime. Maybe I'm wrong, but for some reason Diamond makes me think of Glavine.

Helloooooooooo... goodbyeeeeeeee!

I love it when I'm a pessimistic ass and the team proves me wrong. Beautiful.

The hammer!!!!!!

Awesome game. Wish I was there. This is what good baseball looks like.

Trevor: "Hey, Josh - do you wanna have a HR contest today?"

 

Josh: "Sure, Trev - sounds like fun."

Chapman grooved that fastball right into Willingham's wheelhouse.

That was one hell of an at bat by Baby Jesus.

It was a baby miracle.

Mauer knows the strike zone so well...

If the Twins were anywhere near contention Willingham would be an MVP candidate now that Hamilton has cooled off.

Suck on that one Reds -- Hammer's blast not even close -- he got all of that one -- upper deck and then some. And now Plouffe will get a chance to add his second homer of the day (after Morneau grounds out).

That was one hell of an at bat by Baby Jesus.

Concur. ...

They mentioned on the broadcast the this is the 3rd blown save Chapman has had against an AL Central team.