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57 pitches for Ryan. Bundy was in the sixth when he got to that many pitches.

Lots of pitches for Ryan.

Tight zone yielding problems.

Nice intro. I hope the prediction holds true!

Back in first place!

Don’t really want to argue about this, but I believe he was eventually promoted to Captain. I am certain that an officer can be promoted after going into reserve status and I believe it was reported that he did receive his promotion after his wife received hers.

Another question about these numbers. How many runs are the Twins in the negative? I suspect except for the very best and very worst the differences are negligible. If the whole team is say -10 for the season, that’s less than one run per week.

And he’s a captain too IIRC.

C’mon Fox guys. It isn’t the reserves. It was the USAFA.

Two things: Baltimore beat the WSox for the third straight time. The Twins aren’t the only AL Central team having some moments of angst. Secondly, have the Twins ever played three straight 1-0 games?

Congratulations, you two.

Miranda isn’t brand new to first base like Gordon was new to the outfield last year.

The one tool where Correa is not above average is speed. Positioning is crucial and he turns balls he gets to into outs. But if the range is lacking, balls that other shortstops get to aren’t touched. I don’t know that I trust he’s below average, but I think he’s merely good because he doesn’t have the wheels to have plus range.

With the limited play Buxton has received in the outfield, he hasn't had as much chance to shine in the field. In addition, with Buxton not anchoring the outfield defense, the two corners suffer as well. In the infield, if you believe Correa's rating, a lot centers on him. There is not a lot of speed on this club, particularly if Buxton is limited. That translates to a lack of range. IMHO, the defense hasn't been that bad. They are mostly fundamentally sound--throwing to the proper base, taking the safe out when called for--but not catching balls that can't be reached will be a problem for this team.

Bottom of the ninth. Time of game 2:11.

Okay, that was a hit? And so was Kepler’s? We’re getting as bad as Kansas City.

You’re due Luis!

Tyler Duffey with two scoreless innings. Do you feel better about him? Neither do I.

Get the rally started Luis!

Time to score some runs. Only one run for the Twins in their last 13 innings.

Hold them right here Bundy!

At least Jeffers and Correa are making him work.

That's three warning track balls in a row to left field for Kirilloff.

Kirilloff will hit the ball hard this time, I predict.

IIRC, Tommy John threw a lot of sinkers and the Twins kept pounding the ball into the ground.