Twins Lineup:

 

Denard Span CF

Jamey Carroll SS

Joe Mauer C

Josh Willingham DH

Justin Morneau 1B

Ryan Doumit RF

Danny Valencia 3B

Chris Parmelee LF

Trevor Plouffe 2B

 

SP: Jason Marquis

 

Red Sox Lineup:

 

Mike Aviles SS

Ryan Sweeney RF

Dustin Pedroia 2B

Adrian Gonzalez 1B

David Ortiz DH

Kevin Youklis 3B

Jarrod Saltalamachhia C

Cody Ross LF

Marlon Byrd CF

 

SP: Jon Lester

Wow...Parmelee starting in left field. It's great to see him get a start in the outfield, however I thought it would be in right field!

Hopefully they get to Lester early and score some runs to start off the homestand.

If Parmelee is going to get at-bats with Morneau, Mauer, Plouffe, and Doumit (and, apparently, Clete Thomas) he's going to have to play some right, some left, and some first... wherever Gardy decides he has room. This will be good for him.

Edited April 23, 201214 yr by woolhouse

I agree. I'm just surprised his first major league start in the outfield was in our spacious left field instead of right.

I really don't like to get down on these guys, but I'm calling 2 errors tonight with this defense. Plouffe, Doumit, Parmelee -- sound like shut down D! Here's to hoping that their bats make up for it.

Yeah. That Range at OF and Plouffe at 2B are pretty scary. At least Marquis is an extreme ground ball pitcher. Just hope they hit them the other way

Could definitely be a football score tonight...

Good to see Tom Kelly in the booth tonight. I appreciate his honest analysis and willingness to call it like he sees it!

Could definitely be a football score tonight...

14-0? It's possible. I don't think Lester is likely to set things up for a 14-13 outcome with another bad start though.

And... Aviles slants left for a first down to start the game.

 

Sweeney is stopped for no gain. Pedroia rumbles up the middle for another long gain. And Gonzalez executes a sneak for the first score.

 

Eh, I'll stop now.

Edited April 24, 201214 yr by ashburyjohn

You gotta love Kelly "Richard, Mr. Willingham"

1st game NO BERT gotta love TK .

Can't believe that Salty hit that pitch out. I think it was a terrific 0-2 pitch. That's just crazy.

Atta boy Danny. I'd still bench ya for awhile but atta boy. Well struck ball.

Now Danny is playing some D. Someone put a quarter in Danny today. Looks like he came to play.

Could definitely be a football score tonight...

 

14-0? It's possible. I don't think Lester is likely to set things up for a 14-13 outcome with another bad start though.

 

 

 

6-3... One of those grueling, low-scoring nothing but field goals games.

Gotta love that 6 4 3 DP. Love it.

Sending Marquis out for the 6th was questionable at best. Sending him out for the 7th was idiotic.

6-3... One of those grueling, low-scoring nothing but field goals games.

Okay, okay...

 

maybe 9-6 ?

Sending Marquis out for the 6th was questionable at best. Sending him out for the 7th was idiotic.

Yeah I'd say questionable call. He was in triple digits pitch count after 6.

Okay, okay...

 

maybe 9-6 ?

How bout 7 5 Twins. Call it a safety.

How bout 7 5 Twins. Call it a safety.

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!

Burton & Duensing--bullpen doesn't look too bad. Still worried about Perkins and Cappsie, though.

Well timed lead off triple from Jamey.

Love that hustle from Carroll!!!

C mon Mauer be a pro here

Love that hustle from Carroll!!!

I do to... Love it... However, that play ended up too close at third. Probably should have stayed At 2nd.

that play ended up too close at third. Probably should have stayed At 2nd.

Agreed, if he were out that would be a huge mistake. Don't make the first or third out at third base.

Edited April 24, 201214 yr by Ultima Ratio
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Tough pitch... Can't blame Joe...