Is anybody else crossing their fingers that Frankie gets through this inning?

Is anybody else crossing their fingers that Frankie gets through this inning?

I am full on praying.

Pull him now!

I am blaming Gardenhire for this.

I am blaming Gardenhire for this.

Morneau and Mastroianni didn't help.

Well, I don't think Frankie deserved that. A couple of bad breaks and bounces that inning, and it costs him a chance at a win.

Morneau and Mastroianni didn't help.

Agreed, but Liriano should not have been out there -- it was clear that he had lost it.

Put a tent up, we've got a circus.

Gray also needs to come out -- he does not have good stuff today.

This is a worrying result for Liriano. Earlier in the season when he got in trouble, it deteriorated quickly - he couldn't find a way to buckle down and pitch his way out.

 

After he came back from the bullpen, there were a few games when he was able to do that - bear down and get those last outs.

 

It appears he is reverting back to original form.

Put a tent up, we've got a circus.

That was a sickening inning. Now we get to see if the Twins can respond.

Down 4 runs and you bunt?

Since it was a long time ago, I want to remind everyone that Butera, batting 8th, made the final out last inning with a man on by swinging at two balls that weren't close to the zone. Now our #9 hits a triple. Yet, got to keep batting Butera in the 8-hole. Why? I know this is no good reason but why?

Did Span really just bunt down by 4 runs?

Did Span really just bunt down by 4 runs?

I don't think it was meant to be a sacrifice. He was trying to beat it out for a base hit.

Since it was a long time ago, I want to remind everyone that Butera, batting 8th, made the final out last inning with a man on by swinging at two balls that weren't close to the zone. Now our #9 hits a triple. Yet, got to keep batting Butera in the 8-hole. Why? I know this is no good reason but why?

I would blame the man who filled out the lineup card and who kept Liriano in the game when he was clearly struggling.

That's one out of the movies. I'm glad Liriano doesn't take a loss on this.

I've noticed that Plouffe and Willingham have been homering in pairs lately.

How come this man is not an all-star!?

How come this man is not an all-star!?

When you're the worst team in the American League, you only get one - and Mauer is deserving.

Plouffe: "Take that, Josh!"

Goddamn, look at that Plouffe.

Plouffe!!!

It all started with the bunt!

This was all one inning too late. If they do this in the 5th and give Liriano a 5-run lead, he could have pitched with no pressure and gotten through six, maybe even seven.

It took a while, but they solved the chen riddle.

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Why is Gray still in the game?

Why is Gray still on the Team??

Butera just made a great throw to nail the attempted base stealer. So at least he has some value today.

Butera has a great arm, I would match him up against any catcher in baseball in throwing out runners. If the pitchers give him a shot (holding them close and not giving incredible jumps), he will get them 50% of the time.

That was a good insurance run. Now let's get another.