AlwaysinModeration

Granted only six series have actually concluded so far. There is still a decent chance Brandon Kintzler will close out the series for the Marlins against the Cubs. (Now if HE tops 100...). Not sure their are former Twins in the Padres or Cardinals bullpens.

Aaannnd Brusdar Graterol saves the series clincher for the Dodgers, clocking 101.5 on his first pitch. Three of the eight playoff series were saved by former Twins.

Ryan Presley and Liam Hendriks both closed out first round playoff series in the last 24 hours or so. Hendriks hit 100 in the 9th today. As an aside, the AL Central teams went 1-6 in the opening round.

Well, perhaps next year they can make it a nice round 20...and still win the World Series.

You are right. I left out 2009 entirely.

David Ortiz was released by the Twins in December of 2002. The Twins has just been knocked out of the ALCS by the Angels and their Rally Monkey two months earlier. While the Twins did manage to win a game against the Yankees in 2003, they Then proceeded to lose the final three of that series, and then: 3 in 2004 (NY) 3 in 2006 (Oak) 3 in 2010 (NY) 1 in 2017 (NY) 3 in 2019 (NY) 2 in 2020 (Houston) The Red Sox have gone on to win four titles, in 2004, 2007, 2013, and 2018. (Granted, Big Papi only played in the first three.)

Blue, you are supposed to be biased AGAINST the Astros, not trying to help them.

What’s with May’s hitch?

Out

Correct, except he may pinch run Tortuga instead of PH?

So far in this series, the announcers have noted how Arraez never strikes out, and he immediately does. Then they note how no one hit any homers and the ball isn’t carrying. Immediately Correa goes yard. Quick, talk about how the Twins have lost 17 straight playoff games!

What if we put you against a team other than the Yankees? Also, against a team everyone even remotely connected with baseball wants to lose?

Well, we needed the Twins to put up a run or two in one of these innings, so I suggest they not wait.

I hate that the umpire feels the need to double down on his mistake by making another one.

Terrible toss.

Berrios should stay in.

Raley will have to pitch to Cruz, right?

Come on, Luis Arraez, professional hitter. Get it done.

Former Twin Brooks Raley?

Channeling the future. JEFFERS!!!!!

Leadoff runner!

Rocco taking José out.

Smile, Alex. That’s a good thing.

The Nats made it work last year.

Alright, way to get out of the inning. Time for Kiriloff to prove Rocco right this inning.