The Twins
had taken the first two with game 3 on tap Wednesday night. I made the trip up
to Target Field in hopes of seeing a win and completing the three game sweep.
I was sitting in section 110 under an overhang
when the announcement was made saying the game was postponed and asked all fans
in attendance to leave in an orderly fashion. It was the first game in my
lifetime that I have ever been to that was cancelled.
The Twins
played better the first 2 games against the Angels than they did in the
previous series vs. the Mets. These 2 series now have something in common. The
first two games were played while the finale was cancelled and makeup dates are
needed.
The first
game of the series I have nothing but positive to say about the Twins. Twins
starter Kevin Correia pitched a whale of a game. The last start he pitched well
but lost the lead late. It was nice this game that he got plenty of offensive
support.
The series
Trevor Plouffe had against the Mets found him committing two terrible and
costly errors in the field. It was so nice to see him get a home run and a
double in the first game. No one is perfect, but still mistakes are made so it
was nice to see him contribute offensively.
Joe Mauer
goes for 4-5 and end up one triple shy of hitting for the cycle. The Angels
just could not get him out. The home run Joe hit was impressive going opposite
field.
Twins called
up rookie, Oswaldo Arcia for the game. His first major league at bat ends up
hitting a single. I was impressed with that but more impressed with the fact of
his awareness and turned the single into a double as the Angel outfielder
bobbled the ball. What a start in the majors for Arcia.
The big
money investments of the Angles, Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton end up 1-8 in
this game. The Twins pitchers did outstanding against these 2 multi-millionaires.
The second
game once again Twins hitters came alive and provided offensive punch. Twins
pitcher, Mike Pelfrey struggled but yet fought through 5 enough to get the win.
I appreciate the effort by Mike.
Mauer copy
and paste game 1 with same 4-5. The Angels pitchers just can’t figure him out.
Mauer had 3 rbis in each game.
I like the
insertions of Brian Dozier into the leadoff and evidently so did Brian going
2-4. The Twins season is very early but so far the leadoff batter has been extremely
disappointing. I liked Dozier last year and I believe or hope that Gardenhire
will keep Dozier in this spot to see how he handles things. The leadoff spot
can’t be any worse than what it has been.
Twins
outfielder, Wilkin Ramirez had a big night going 2-2. He just became a new
father and was having a great game going only to get hurt and now is day to
day.
The Twins
hit well, played well and got some quality pitching against a team that is
figured to be in the playoffs. Way to go Twins!!!!!
Thanks for reading
Purplestick
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