Tag Archives: Twins

Slowy v. Litsch

Posted on September 4, 2008 by eschapp

[Thursday Game Log, Cross Posted at the WGOM.] Thirteen down, one to go.  Not much to say about tonight’s game.  After the game, the Twins record on this road trip will either be 5-9 or 6-8, and based upon how … Continue reading →

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Perkins v. Purcey

Posted on September 2, 2008 by eschapp

The Twins start their final series of their mega road trip tied for first place in the AL Central tonight in Toronto.  The probable starting pitchers: Perkins (12-3) Purcey (2-5) Perkins has been decent this year, but his record really … Continue reading →

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Liriano v. Batista

Posted on August 25, 2008 by eschapp

[Note: I've been entrusted with Monday Game Logs over at the WGOM. This is my first attempt, which is cross posted at the WGOM.] The Twins begin the second series on their monster road trip tonight. The Twins arrived in … Continue reading →

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Perkins v. Saunders

Posted on August 22, 2008 by eschapp

Great effort by the Twins last night. Span is meaning more and more to the team every start he gets. For example, last night after falling to an 0-2 count, he poked a single down the third-base line scoring the … Continue reading →

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Baker v. Lackey

Posted on August 21, 2008 by eschapp

The Twins begin their long road trip at Angel Stadium tonight with Scott Baker pitching against John Lackey. The Angel’s are probably the strongest team in the American League from top to bottom of their roster, so the Twins will … Continue reading →

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Print – ‘Hungry’ Twins keeping things fundamental in playoff race

Posted on August 20, 2008 by eschapp

This story from USAToday.com came across my desk couch while I was watching CSPAN the Olympics:  ‘Hungry’ Twins keeping things fundamental in playoff race. It a great story about the Twins from a national news outlet, and therefore a must … Continue reading →

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Meandering Linkage – 2008 AL Central Division Race

Posted on August 19, 2008 by eschapp

Random Twins centered story from the Clinton Journal of South Monroe, Illinois. Author Tim Moran observes that the AL Central Division race will be one of the most exciting in recent history1 “Both teams play solid, fundamental baseball and one … Continue reading →

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Blackburn v. Duchscherer

Posted on August 18, 2008 by eschapp

Tonight at 8:10 EST Tonight’s Probable Pitchers: Duchscherer (10-8) Blackburn (9-6) Tonight the Twins start their series with the Oakland A’s.  Hopefully Blackburn gets this series off on the right foot, with a quality start.  The bullpen could use a … Continue reading →

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Twins Sweep; Nats Swept

Posted on August 18, 2008 by eschapp

While this weekend was an ugly series sweep for the Minnesota Twins, the weekend for the Nationals was much worse. The Twins’ offense looked good, while their bullpen continued to struggle. Whatever the games looked like, they counted in the … Continue reading →

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Silva v. Liriano

Posted on August 15, 2008 by eschapp

Tonight the Twins start their weekend series with the Seattle Mariners. Former Twin Carlos Silva will start for the seamen and Franchise will start for the Twins. I wanted to highlight this game because I am always eager to see … Continue reading →

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Twins Win First Two Against the White Sox

Posted on July 30, 2008 by eschapp

Great come back win for the Twins last night.  I made sure to wear my Killebrew jersey again because I am somewhat superstitious when it comes to baseball. Possible because I wore the jersey, the Twins won again. Therefore, I’ll … Continue reading →

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K-Slow the Lumberjack

Posted on July 29, 2008 by eschapp

Update: I just realized I wore my new Harmon Clayton Killebrew throwback jersey for the first time during last nights game. I now will have to keep wearing it until the Twins stop winning. Or at least I will have … Continue reading →

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