So how do the Twins win when perennial All-Star, Joe Mauer gets on base FOUR times (including three more hits) BUT doesn't drive in any runs OR score any runs in the process?
They rely on the three guys in the headline, that's how.
Samuel Deduno has become my favorite Twin. On a team where mediocre is a goal you hope to achieve someday, Deduno stands out as a young man ready to be the Twins next ace. When he's starting, you know going in that you have a real chance to win the game. I don't feel that way about any other Twins pitcher. He's also a joy to WATCH pitch.
Clete Thomas has been around for awhile. He's never been given any real opportunity to start regularly anywhere, but there's something about him that I continually admire. His defense is sound. He takes pitches. He has a fire. And last night he won the game for us. His two run homer was the difference in the game. Or if you will, his home run grabbing over the wall catch in the eighth won the game for us. On offense AND defense last night HE WAS THE MAN.
Perkins should be happy Clete was in there as well. Perkins currently has a 19 plus innings scoreless streak going. It continues because of Thomas' homerun stealing catch.
I went to bed early last night and missed the entire game. But those highlights from last night's game will be watched a few more times before the day is over. This IS the kind of game that keeps your interest up when the season has already went decidely south. These are players that keep you smiling.
And we have to figure out a better place in the lineup to put Joe Mauer...
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