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***KC@Twins*** 6/14-16····LBJ weekend

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***KC@Twins*** 6/14-16····LBJ weekend

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Lineups for 6/14

Royals
2B W. Merrifield R
SS Nicky Lopez L
DH Alex Gordon L
RF Jorge Soler R
1B Lucas Duda L
3B C. Cuthbert R
LF J. Bonifacio R
C C. Gallagher R
CF B. Hamilton S

Twins
RF Max Kepler L
DH J. Polanco S
C Mitch Garver R
LF E. Rosario L
1B C.J. Cron R
3B Miguel Sano R
SS E. Adrianza S
2B J. Schoop R
CF Byron Buxton R

Starting Pitchers

Brad Keller R Royals
3-8 4.29 ERA

Kyle Gibson R Twins
6-3 4.14 ERA
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Been awhile since I posted one of these.....
A "Covers" preview...

"Jun 14, 2019

The Minnesota Twins began their nine-game homestand by taking two of three from Seattle for their second straight series win. They will try to make it three in a row this weekend as they host a three-game set against the Kansas City Royals that begins Friday.

Nelson Cruz went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs while C.J. Cron also went deep on Thursday for the Twins, who increased their league-leading total to 132 blasts en route to a 10-5 victory over the Mariners. Ehire Adrianza collected three hits to improve to 5-for-8 over his last two contests and extend his on-base streak to 17 games. Whit Merrifield, who has hit safely in seven of his last eight contests, recorded two doubles and two RBIs on Thursday as the Royals rolled to a 7-3 triumph over visiting Detroit. Rookie Nicky Lopez registered a two-hit performance that included his first major-league home run as Kansas City won for just the third time in 11 games this month.

TV: 7:10 p.m. CT, FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Brad Keller (3-8, 4.29 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (6-3, 4.14)

Keller was a hard-luck loser against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday as he allowed only two runs and five hits in a season-high eight innings. It was the third consecutive setback and fifth in six turns for the 23-year-old native of Georgia, who has issued just two walks over 21 frames in his last three outings. Keller is 1-0 with a 3.94 ERA in three career starts versus Minnesota, including a no-decision on April 2 in which he gave up three runs over six innings.

Gibson was unable to win a third straight start on Saturday as he was tagged for five runs and eight hits over five innings in a loss at Detroit. The 31-year-old native of Indiana won four of his previous five turns, allowing only one run in three of the victories. Gibson is 7-5 with one complete game and a 3.84 ERA in 19 career starts against Kansas City as he escaped with a no-decision in his season debut on April 3 after surrendering six runs in 4 2/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals OF Alex Gordon was held out of Thursday's starting lineup due to a compressed nerve in his shoulder.

2. Minnesota recalled Fernando Romero, who yielded two runs on two hits and a pair of walks without recording an out on Thursday, from Triple-A Rochester and optioned fellow RHP Ryan Eades to the Red Wings.

3. Kansas City activated 1B Lucas Duda (back) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned 3B Kelvin Gutierrez to Triple-A Omaha.

PREDICTION: Twins 8, Royals 4
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Twins still holding a double digit lead but what are they, only 6-4 in their last 10 games? That's right, I'm spoiled by this years club and I want MORE. KC is crap this season so let's bitch slap em for a sweep!!
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This is one of those series where this offense could easily put up 24 runs.

Hopefully Gibson can figure it tonight out after a shitty start against a terrible offense in Detroit.

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Hornets wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:11 pm Twins still holding a double digit lead but what are they, only 6-4 in their last 10 games? That's right, I'm spoiled by this years club and I want MORE. KC is crap this season so let's bitch slap em for a sweep!!
Yea.....you are...
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Barf

Twins players in pregame forced to say nice things about Joe Mauer for TV. :doublefinger:
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Hornets wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:11 pm Twins still holding a double digit lead but what are they, only 6-4 in their last 10 games? That's right, I'm spoiled by this years club and I want MORE. KC is crap this season so let's bitch slap em for a sweep!!
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Imagine how much better this team would be with #7 at first base....

Not a loss....
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DC4MVP wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:05 pm Imagine how much better this team would be with #7 at first base....

Not a loss....
:lol:

I miss those 8 HRs and 45 Rbi :lol:

the best was when he take that 88 mile an hour meatball down the middle of the plate for a strike.
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D_H wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:07 pm
DC4MVP wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:05 pm Imagine how much better this team would be with #7 at first base....

Not a loss....
:lol:

I miss those 8 HRs and 45 Rbi :lol:
Cron has doubled that dinger total and it's mid-June! Wonder if Rocco woulda had an impact on Joe had he played anotha year or two?
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Hornets wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:10 pm
D_H wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:07 pm
DC4MVP wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:05 pm Imagine how much better this team would be with #7 at first base....

Not a loss....
:lol:

I miss those 8 HRs and 45 Rbi :lol:
Cron has doubled that dinger total and it's mid-June! Wonder if Rocco woulda had an impact on Joe had he played anotha year or two?
I sincerely doubt it. I seriously doubt he would have changed his approach at the plate. it's all good now , we're a lot better team without him obviously.
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I have the night free tonight going to watch the twins kick some ass hopefully!

Go Twins!!
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Anyone else ever scan the crowd behind home plate looking for hot chicks? Perhaps I'm the only sick-o on this site that does that??
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D_H wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:11 pm
Hornets wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:10 pm
D_H wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:07 pm

:lol:

I miss those 8 HRs and 45 Rbi :lol:
Cron has doubled that dinger total and it's mid-June! Wonder if Rocco woulda had an impact on Joe had he played anotha year or two?
I sincerely doubt it. I seriously doubt he would have changed his approach at the plate. it's all good now , we're a lot better team without him obviously.
Agree.

Maybe if Joe came up with this regime he might be a different player but if he were still playing today, he'd be way too deep into his career to change his entire hitting philosophy.
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Gibson locked in early. Location is on point.
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Sano struck out? Weird.
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Oh God , now Jim Thome got to come on TV and lie about Joe Mauer.
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Thome in the booth! One of my favorite players ever.


Was so stoked when we got him because all he did was kill us on the Indians and Chisox. Always rock my Thome jersey to games.
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Dueling perfect games.
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well the twins are playing like mauers in the building
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jffl_commish wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:52 pm Dueling perfect games.
Annnnnnddddd one pitch later.......
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Never mind, I forgot Kepler lead off with a hit.
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nice
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oh my God I can't watch any more baseball tonight if they are making Ex players come up to the booth and say nice things about Joe. You can just tell they don't really mean anything they're saying.
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Wall of Sound wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:53 pm well the twins are playing like mauers in the building
LOLOL
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Wall of Sound wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:53 pm well the twins are playing like mauers in the building
I chuckled.
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LoLololo

Richard was trying to change the conversation to talking about Joe Mauer and Michael cuddyer quickly shot him down and changed the subject. :lol:
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Are they facing Tommy Milone again?
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slap and giggle and a walk
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Fuck Nick Punto.
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