2018-07-04: Twins (Berrios) at Brewers (Anderson) 3:10 PM CDT [Happy Fourth of July -- Brewers patriotically win 3-2, & sweep the Twins!]

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[pre]Twins Lineup Brewers Lineup

 

1. Joe Mauer (L) 1B 1. Eric Thames (L) RF

2. Eddie Rosario (L) LF 2. Christian Yelich (L) LF

3. Brian Dozier ® 2B 3. Jesús Aguilar ® 1B

4. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B 4. Travis Shaw (L) 3B

5. Jorge Polanco (S) SS 5. Brad Miller (L) 2B

6. Max Kepler (L) RF 6. Manny Piña ® C

7. Mitch Garver ® C 7. Nate Orf ® SS

8. Jake Cave (L) CF 8. Keon Broxton ® CF

9. José Berríos ® P 9. Chase Anderson ® P[/pre]

 

...........HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!

[Ennder]

Did anyone notice that in yesterday's game Mauer played 1B and never had a play to him the entire game. I think there was a pickoff play when Orf was on 1st so he actually did touch the ball once. That is really crazy to see from a first basemen.

[markedman5]

First time since 2012

[PinaMadness]

I just don't see CC's fascination with batting Thames leadoff. You would think you'd put one of your top run producers 3-5.

[Ennder]

I just don't see CC's fascination with batting Thames leadoff. You would think you'd put one of your top run producers 3-5.

 

Our run producers are the only guys who get on base enough to lead off with Cain hurt.

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

Really disheartening to see how Joe Mauer and Ryan Braun are both only a shell of their former selves...

[KeithStone53151]

Why in the world does CC group his lefties and righties together in the lineup? It defeats the purpose of having balance. Its not like he's gonna ph for shaw when he inevitably faces all lefties in the late innings. So stupid Edited July 4, 2018 by KeithStone53151

[82brewcrew82]

I thought Cain was supposed to be back today?

[PinaMadness]

I thought Cain was supposed to be back today?

It's going to be a couple more days after he felt some discomfort in his groin while doing agility drills.

[82brewcrew82]

I thought Cain was supposed to be back today?

It's going to be a couple more days after he felt some discomfort in his groin while doing agility drills.

Ah, thanks

[PinaMadness]

First pitch of the game by Berrios is six inches outside and it's called a strike. Yay,Joe West.

[wildcat83]

Why in the world does CC group his lefties and righties together in the lineup? It defeats the purpose of having balance. Its not like he's gonna ph for shaw when he inevitably faces all lefties in the late innings. So stupid

 

To avoid who? Zack Duke? Moyà and his 8.00 ERA? It's not like they have a Hader type reliever to use late.

 

Our lefties have been hitting lefties well actually besides. It's also not like we have 4 in a row. There are 2 in a row. I care more about having our best hitters at the top than alternating R/L.

 

If it's a playoff game against a team with a dominant L in the pen then maybe worry about it. Doesn't seem like it's overly important against the Twins right now.

[wildcat83]

Broadcasters talking about Buxton being sent to the minors, what a disappointment he's been so far. Still young I guess.

[PinaMadness]

You can't run on Pina! Even when you get a geat jump like Escobar did. What was he thinking?

[yfinn6]

Came here to post that I had a good feeling about Shaw today, but his HR beat me to the punch.

[PinaMadness]

There's a no doubter!

[DuWayne Steurer]

Good to see Shaw get off the schneid.

[Underachiever]

Just quit trying to bunt. Rip it out of the playbook.

[yfinn6]

I mean, that seemed obvious that he was safe because his back leg stayed on the base, but what do I know.

[PinaMadness]

I have a hard time believing this will get overturned.

[MoreTrife]

Doug eddings strikes again. Totally safe but is there enough to overturn

[adambr2]

He was pretty obviously safe. What a train wreck of an umpiring crew. Doug Eddings has my vote as the worst umpire in baseball. Edited July 4, 2018 by adambr2

[YelichPosse]

That was a horrible call upheld. Sure looked like the back leg beat the tag by a decent margin. Not sure what he was looking at.

[BuckyBrewer61]

They need to change the rule to eliminate this stupid split-second off the bag when you clearly beat the tag crap. Yet another way replay is taking away from the game, the spirit of the rule is gone in favor of minute technicalities.

[PinaMadness]