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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 9:44:03 AM   
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 9:47:20 AM   
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Hey, I'm not coming to the defense of thirteen-five era guy, just saying, enough cheap hits did fall in during this appearance to last a few outings.

Lots of moments not to be proud of but Buxton's swinging strike 3 with runners on and not completely out of it, yet, was a dozzy. I'm sure it hit the chalk in the front corner of batter's box.

We had a stretch of bad plays/decisions that gave momentum back to Houston.

Runner at 3rd, one out, pop up bunt, no run
Runner at 3rd, no out, no run

Watkins got lucky catcher dropped ball or we would have had a guy thrown out at home with no outs.
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 9:56:59 AM   
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I'm gonna say something controversial. Jose Miranda is a better hitter than Royce Lewis.

One star?

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 10:06:59 AM   
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Hey, I'm not coming to the defense of thirteen-five era guy, just saying, enough cheap hits did fall in during this appearance to last a few outings.

Lots of moments not to be proud of but Buxton's swinging strike 3 with runners on and not completely out of it, yet, was a dozzy. I'm sure it hit the chalk in the front corner of batter's box.

We had a stretch of bad plays/decisions that gave momentum back to Houston.

Runner at 3rd, one out, pop up bunt, no run
Runner at 3rd, no out, no run

Watkins got lucky catcher dropped ball or we would have had a guy thrown out at home with no outs.

All good points. I love Castro, but at times, he takes it upon himself to make some bad decisions. Kepler hits it right back to the pitcher on a contact play. Watkins is the latest in a line of terrible 3rd base coaches.

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 10:17:08 AM   
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Hey, I'm not coming to the defense of thirteen-five era guy, just saying, enough cheap hits did fall in during this appearance to last a few outings.

Lots of moments not to be proud of but Buxton's swinging strike 3 with runners on and not completely out of it, yet, was a dozzy. I'm sure it hit the chalk in the front corner of batter's box.

We had a stretch of bad plays/decisions that gave momentum back to Houston.

Runner at 3rd, one out, pop up bunt, no run
Runner at 3rd, no out, no run

Watkins got lucky catcher dropped ball or we would have had a guy thrown out at home with no outs.

All good points. I love Castro, but at times, he takes it upon himself to make some bad decisions. Kepler hits it right back to the pitcher on a contact play. Watkins is the latest in a line of terrible 3rd base coaches.

I got a chuckle out of Kepler running through the stop sign and scoring easily - not a great throw but still
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 10:21:49 AM   
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Hey, I'm not coming to the defense of thirteen-five era guy, just saying, enough cheap hits did fall in during this appearance to last a few outings.

Lots of moments not to be proud of but Buxton's swinging strike 3 with runners on and not completely out of it, yet, was a dozzy. I'm sure it hit the chalk in the front corner of batter's box.



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Back in the tank, swinging at everything

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 10:26:18 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

Hey, I'm not coming to the defense of thirteen-five era guy, just saying, enough cheap hits did fall in during this appearance to last a few outings.

Lots of moments not to be proud of but Buxton's swinging strike 3 with runners on and not completely out of it, yet, was a dozzy. I'm sure it hit the chalk in the front corner of batter's box.



SMH

Quick hot streak

Back in the tank, swinging at everything

Not the best 2 strike hitter that's for sure
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 1:51:40 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

Hey, I'm not coming to the defense of thirteen-five era guy, just saying, enough cheap hits did fall in during this appearance to last a few outings.

Lots of moments not to be proud of but Buxton's swinging strike 3 with runners on and not completely out of it, yet, was a dozzy. I'm sure it hit the chalk in the front corner of batter's box.

SMH

Quick hot streak

Back in the tank, swinging at everything

Not the best 2 strike hitter that's for sure

He was 2 for 4 with an RBI last night. It wasn't all bad.

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 1:57:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		11 for 11 for Miranda. I'm really happy for him. After a good rookie year, he worked with Correa and committed to improving his conditioning and defense. Then he had it all wiped out by a shoulder injury. He stayed committed and is reaping well deserved rewards.

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 2:41:01 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Mister Ed

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

Hey, I'm not coming to the defense of thirteen-five era guy, just saying, enough cheap hits did fall in during this appearance to last a few outings.

Lots of moments not to be proud of but Buxton's swinging strike 3 with runners on and not completely out of it, yet, was a dozzy. I'm sure it hit the chalk in the front corner of batter's box.

SMH

Quick hot streak

Back in the tank, swinging at everything

Not the best 2 strike hitter that's for sure

He was 2 for 4 with an RBI last night. It wasn't all bad.

Youre right, no it wasnt.
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 2:58:02 PM   
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 3:12:30 PM   
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 3:14:42 PM   
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Miranda 12 for 12

That tied the MLB all time consecutive hit's streak record. If only he could have got one more.

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 4:49:09 PM   
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Miranda 12 for 12

That tied the MLB all time consecutive hit's streak record. If only he could have got one more.

I was hoping for a home run for 13 personally.

If it was me i would of bunted with 2 strikes ;)

Other years with 12/12: 1952, 1938, 1902 -- probably not too many people posting on here were alive yet last time it happened. We'll take it!
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 6:24:25 PM   
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 6:32:12 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

Hey, I'm not coming to the defense of thirteen-five era guy, just saying, enough cheap hits did fall in during this appearance to last a few outings.

Lots of moments not to be proud of but Buxton's swinging strike 3 with runners on and not completely out of it, yet, was a dozzy. I'm sure it hit the chalk in the front corner of batter's box.

SMH

Quick hot streak

Back in the tank, swinging at everything

Not the best 2 strike hitter that's for sure

He was 2 for 4 with an RBI last night. It wasn't all bad.


Per Gleeman he is one of 3 ML Centerfielders with an OPS over 800

How pathetic is that for the rest?

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 7:01:53 PM   
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Miranda 12 for 12

That tied the MLB all time consecutive hit's streak record. If only he could have got one more.

I was hoping for a home run for 13 personally.

If it was me i would of bunted with 2 strikes ;)

Other years with 12/12: 1952, 1938, 1902 -- probably not too many people posting on here were alive yet last time it happened. We'll take it!



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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/6/2024 7:02:36 PM   
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Miranda 12 for 12

That tied the MLB all time consecutive hit's streak record. If only he could have got one more.

I was hoping for a home run for 13 personally.

If it was me i would of bunted with 2 strikes ;)

Other years with 12/12: 1952, 1938, 1902 -- probably not too many people posting on here were alive yet last time it happened. We'll take it!



I missed being alive then by 7 years. The statistical probability of a .333 hitter getting a 12 in a row hitting streak is 1 in 531,441 if I did the math right. Damn impressive, but honestly I thought the number would be in the millions.
Change it to a .250 hitter and the odds against are 1 in 16,777,216. That's what exponential growth gets you.

< Message edited by kgdabom -- 7/6/2024 7:48:21 PM >

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/7/2024 10:23:17 AM   
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Miranda 12 for 12

That tied the MLB all time consecutive hit's streak record. If only he could have got one more.

I was hoping for a home run for 13 personally.

If it was me i would of bunted with 2 strikes ;)

Other years with 12/12: 1952, 1938, 1902 -- probably not too many people posting on here were alive yet last time it happened. We'll take it!



I missed being alive then by 7 years. The statistical probability of a .333 hitter getting a 12 in a row hitting streak is 1 in 531,441 if I did the math right. Damn impressive, but honestly I thought the number would be in the millions.
Change it to a .250 hitter and the odds against are 1 in 16,777,216. That's what exponential growth gets you.

Show your work.

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/7/2024 12:01:26 PM   
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Miranda 12 for 12

That tied the MLB all time consecutive hit's streak record. If only he could have got one more.

I was hoping for a home run for 13 personally.

If it was me i would of bunted with 2 strikes ;)

Other years with 12/12: 1952, 1938, 1902 -- probably not too many people posting on here were alive yet last time it happened. We'll take it!



I missed being alive then by 7 years. The statistical probability of a .333 hitter getting a 12 in a row hitting streak is 1 in 531,441 if I did the math right. Damn impressive, but honestly I thought the number would be in the millions.
Change it to a .250 hitter and the odds against are 1 in 16,777,216. That's what exponential growth gets you.

Show your work.

7/3 - .297
7/7 - .328
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/7/2024 3:50:32 PM   
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/7/2024 3:50:55 PM   
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/8/2024 7:39:50 AM   
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Vazquez with a game winning HR!!!!!!


Not only that he drove in all 3 runs the Twins scored.

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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/8/2024 7:49:31 AM   
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RE: Twins 2024 Season and Game Day Thread - 7/8/2024 8:09:43 AM   
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Wow! Literally the worst hitter in baseball just gave us a walk off win.


That will cover up the fact he should never have been batting in the 9th inning of a tie game.

Sure he won the game, but it’s like having 20 in blackjack and taking a hit and getting an ace.
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