Article: Game Thread: Twins v Diamondbacks, 8/18 @ 7:10pm CT

[USAFChief]

George of the Rosa in to pitch.

[Aggies7]

Sano may or may not have been going top speed. But he was out by 30-40 feet. That's at least 5 seconds at his speed. He had no chance to score barring a poor throw.

And Polanco was due up. He's the hottest Twins hitter not named Eddie right now.

It was a terrible decision. Not much more discussion needed.

[spinowner]

The last time a player hit for the cycle with an ITPHR was in 7/3/1943, Leon Culberson (Red Sox). I think Chief's grandson was at that game.

[USAFChief]

Thank you, George!

[Deduno Abides]

Buxton loafs it into second. Fine him!

 

It's OK. He can score from second on a squeeze.

[yarnivek1972]

George of the Rosa in to pitch.

Next up will be the Man of La Mancha...

[USAFChief]

 

The last time a player hit for the cycle with an ITPHR was in 7/3/1943, Leon Culberson (Red Sox). I think Chief's grandson was at that game.

I believe Colon was on the mound.

[Aggies7]

The last time a player hit for the cycle with an ITPHR was in 7/3/1943, Leon Culberson (Red Sox). I think Chief's grandson was at that game.

Who could forget Leon?

[Aggies7]

Yes!

[jimbo92107]

Problem with Buxton getting a cycle is, he might have to stop at first when he'd normally go to second.

[Aggies7]

Flipping between this game and Seahawks/Vikings preseason. Wild Friday night

[sampleSizeOfOne]

A lead.

 

I can't complain about that.

[Deduno Abides]

Polanco looks like he's recovered from his doldrums.

[PseudoSABR]

[jimbo92107]

The kids are growing up fast. Kepler, Sano, Polanco, Rosie, and Buxton.

[ashbury]

It was a terrible decision. Not much more discussion needed.

Sano made a poor turn at third, probably costing him a step.

[USAFChief]

 

Problem with Buxton getting a cycle is, he might have to stop at first when he'd normally go to second.

bunt

 

//ducks

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Problem with Buxton getting a cycle is, he might have to stop at first when he'd normally go to second.

It's okay to stop at first if the ball doesn't leave the infield...

 

Nice stolen base by Polanco, by the way.

[ashbury]

It's OK. He can score from second on a squeeze.

I had no quarrel with how he took third base. But then that lack of hustle going home. Luckily he touched the plate in time.

[spinowner]

Wow, look at all the time we just saved!

[Aggies7]

Sano made a poor turn at third, probably costing him a step.

Unless he's carl Lewis, I don't think that one step mattered

[sampleSizeOfOne]

bunt

 

//ducks

What do ducks have to do with bunting?

[ashbury]

I believe Colon was on the mound.

When will we see his son promoted to the majors? Semi-Colon, I believe is the name.

[ashbury]

Unless he's carl Lewis, I don't think that one step mattered

Just prolonging the agony fun.

[USAFChief]

[DocBauer]

Tonight is exactly why Santana needs to be a Twin in '18.

 

Starts out the night without his best stuff, uses up a lot of pitches early, gives up a couple runs and a cheap homer, then finishes 6 innings with no more damage.

 

Professional pitcher.

This! 100%

[USAFChief]

Gardy looks like he's lost weight.

[Aggies7]

Blair walsh is now on the Seahawks? Talk about irony!

[Deduno Abides]

I had no quarrel with how he took third base. But then that lack of hustle going home. Luckily he touched the plate in time.

He's like a young Spider-Man, trying to save his powers for when they are needed.

[jimbo92107]

 

Unless he's carl Lewis, I don't think that one step mattered

Sano's "misstep" was him realizing that he had no chance. I'm pretty sure he was thinking, "Oh shucks" in Spanish.