Game Thread: Twins @ Kansas City Royals, 5/29/18 @ 5:15 PM PT (7:15 PM CT)

[USAFChief]

OK, let's vulture a W for Reed here.

 

 

[drock2190]

Might as well fast forward to the bottom of the inning...

[glunn]

 

If I were Gibson I would be on my way to one of the KC's great BBQ places. Heck with this group of under performers.

Hopefully, when Gibson has a bad game, and every player does, his teammates will pick him up.

[Mill1634]

Garver!

 

Send Buxton sometime so Ehire can bunt

[glunn]

In little league we were taught not to show the bunt until the last moment. Why has that stopped being a good idea?

[Squirrel]

Given that inning, I guess I’m happy Reed didn’t give up more than one run, but sheeeeeeesh ... blargh.

[USAFChief]

Didn't Buxton used to steal bases?

[drock2190]

Little liberal with the use of the word "Beautiful" on the bunt, are we, Dick?

[OTPS300]

 

close to 10, actually. 

 

I got rid of a bunch of old ones a couple years ago.

Not bad. Being in the bowling business forever and owning a bowling center for a few years I'm impressed.

Used to take 12-14 balls to to tournaments myself.

[glunn]

 

Not bad. Being in the bowling business forever and owning a bowling center for a few years I'm impressed.

Used to take 12-14 balls to to tournaments myself.

Why??? Were they all that different?

[USAFChief]

 

Not bad. Being in the bowling business forever and owning a bowling center for a few years I'm impressed.

Used to take 12-14 balls to to tournaments myself.

I still drag 4 to my mixed handicap lg with Mrs Chief, 5 to my scratch (challenge shot) league.

 

229 for the mixed league this year. Best ever.

[Riverbrian]

 

In little league we were taught not to show the bunt until the last moment. Why has that stopped being a good idea?

 

When sacrificing you get yourself set to get the bunt down. 

 

When bunting for a hit. Then you try the element of surprise. 

[USAFChief]

If Bux steals second, sac'd to third, we lead now.

[David HK]

[USAFChief]

 

We have the meats.

[Riverbrian]

 

 

Well now I'm going to Arby's

 

Thanks a lot

[glunn]

 

When sacrificing you get yourself set to get the bunt down. 

 

When bunting for a hit. Then you try the element of surprise. 

It always seemed to me that there was plenty of time to get set once the pitcher began his motion. But that was many years ago.

[Aggies7]

It’s hard to believe there are multiple teams worse with RISP than the twins.

[USAFChief]

 

It always seemed to me that there was plenty of time to get set once the pitcher began his motion. But that was many years ago.

Wow...if that was many years ago, and you still have time to get set, that kid was throwing really slow.

[drock2190]

Twins would have scored if Buxton stole a base. 

 

Expecting THIS offense to get 2 hits in one inning is asking a little too much!

[David HK]

 

If Bux steals second, sac'd to third, we lead now.

What was UP with the managing that inning?!?!?!?!?

 

You have one of the greatest weapons on the basepaths, itching to contribute, why not turn him loose, and then bunt?

 

I've been through with this guy for a long, long time now.

[Danchat]

 

It’s hard to believe there are multiple teams worse with RISP than the twins.

And today they've gone 2 for 6 with RISP, but they squandered an out at home plate. Seems worse than it was, but they're good at not scoring even when they do get hits.

[OTPS300]

 

Hopefully, when Gibson has a bad game, and every player does, his teammates will pick him up.

Too bad he has had so many good games with no help. At this point I am not as optimistic as you.

[USAFChief]

 

And today they've gone 2 for 6 with RISP, but they squandered an out at home plate. Seems worse than it was, but they're good at not scoring even when they do get hits.

And the other hit with RISP didn't score a run. Rosario's single to left with Adrianza stopping at third.

[Aggies7]

We’ve scored 15 runs in the last 6 games.

 

We scored 8 last night.

[USAFChief]

 

We’ve scored 15 runs in the last 6 games.

We scored 8 last night.

trending up!!!

[Mill1634]

I hope we don't waste another fantastic start.

 

Come on Twins, pull this out. 

[Aggies7]

They’re giving an out. FFS throw a strike

[Riverbrian]

3-0 to a guy trying to bunt in the major leagues... I admit... is very hard to explain. 

[Aggies7]

3-0 to a guy trying to bunt in the major leagues... I admit... is very hard to explain.

 

I think it’s easier to explain than you’re letting on