6/21 @ Minnesota

[bosoxmal]

We;;, I see that it is still "Sleepy Time in Twinsland!

[jung]

The SOX starters are similar to divorced wives who aren't receiving their alimony checks.

 

Stop, your killing me.

[Maxbialystock]

This visit to Minnesota is proving to be a real downer which could become a sweep. Basically, no hitting. And we can't blame that on injuries because Mookie and JDM are both healthy (for all we know).

[Maxbialystock]

Forget the two-seamer. That slider is absolutely destroying our lineup.

[Maxbialystock]

A man on base! A man on base! Moreland magnificently did not swing at four balls.

[Maxbialystock]

Devers is a sucker for a high fast ball.

[Jasonbay44]

Sandy Leon has been hitting the ball well lately, he's had a lot of clutch 2 out hits this year it seems like.

[jung]

A run!! A lead!! Geez and I wasn't recording.

[Maxbialystock]

Is that the bottom of the order wreaking all the havoc? Mookie, Beni, and JDM, please take note. That ain't Bob Gibson on the mound, but a pale imitation.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Alright, Rickster, there's your run, now go get 'em.

[jung]

Walks had to catch up to Gibson at some point. He has just been all over the place. The reason his slider looks good is because it is so far the only thing he can throw for a strike.

[Maxbialystock]

Sandy Leon has been hitting the ball well lately, he's had a lot of clutch 2 out hits this year it seems like.

 

On top of which, I am fine with out catching tandem. Nice when they come thru on offense, however. More than nice.

[Maxbialystock]

If Porcello can hang tight thru the 6th, this game might be winnable. Then, when the team returns to Boston, we can have a parade and give him the keys to the city. Words from a desperate fan.

[royplayer]

there is your run Porcello, make the most of it.

[jung]

Now that we have knocked their best players out of the game (nhark...nhark...nhark) we might win this thing.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Now that was a shut down inning.

[Station 13]

Geez our hitting has died in this series.

[Bellhorn04]

OK top of the order. Here we go.

[Maxbialystock]

Stunningly good. What could be better than a 1-2-3 inning right after grabbing the lead? Well done, Porcello.

 

Someone else pointed out that following Wright is advantageous for whoever gets that start because the other teams timing will be off.

 

Maybe Porcello benefits from pitching after two lefty starters. Nah.

[SoxHop]

That's a really good sight to see.

[Jasonbay44]

Damn, Mookie with the opposite field shot

[Maxbialystock]

So Mookie did get the word. Nice.

[Station 13]

SOLO BOMB

 

A Mookie specialty

[royplayer]

Mookie! Imagine if Jackie could hit we might have had a big inning.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

MOOKIE!! 19 homers. I wonder of those 19 dingers how many times was JBJ on base?

[Station 13]

Damn, Mookie with the opposite field shot

 

That ball wouldn't go out at Fenway.

[jung]

Rick has this facility to go from looking iffy at the start of the game to just blowing hitters away by the middle innings. its not like he gets a little better. He gets a whole lot better.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

No worries; the guy who fell on his head is a professional stunt man.

[royplayer]

No worries; the guy who fell on his head is a professional stunt man.

 

Remy was worried about the beer LOL.

[royplayer]

Devers trying to kill everything thrown at him.