BIG victory
Last night was perhaps the biggest victory for the Twins this season. At least it was the most eventful night all year.
Morneau hit his 30th homerun of the season. Doesn't sound like a big deal when you think about what Bonds and McGwire accomplished. But the Twins haven't had a 30 homerun guy in 19 years. That's big for this team. He also got RBI #100 and #101.
The homerun came at the right time. Down 3-2 in the eighth, with Detroit reliever Joel Zumaya in to help close the door, Morneau tackles a fastball and puts it away. Big hit off a big pitcher!
The homerun helped us win the game, and the series. Against the best team in baseball. On the road. In fact the Twins are now 11-2 on the road since the All-Star Break. Oh, and all those games were against division opponents. (2-1 @ Cleveland, sweep of the Sox, sweep of the Royals, and this fine victory).
The victory also helped push the Twins into sole possession of the Wild Card lead. Pretty impressive considering a month ago they were 9 games out of the race.
Call me crazy, but that homerun means more than just the Twins' first 30 homer guy in 19 years, it means that despite losing Liriano to the DL, this team is not done yet and they are not going to get down on themselves for one moment. It seems that every time this team encounters a setback, they answer with more heart.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is the most fun I have ever had following the Twins. This season is nothing short of awesome.
Morneau hit his 30th homerun of the season. Doesn't sound like a big deal when you think about what Bonds and McGwire accomplished. But the Twins haven't had a 30 homerun guy in 19 years. That's big for this team. He also got RBI #100 and #101.
The homerun came at the right time. Down 3-2 in the eighth, with Detroit reliever Joel Zumaya in to help close the door, Morneau tackles a fastball and puts it away. Big hit off a big pitcher!
The homerun helped us win the game, and the series. Against the best team in baseball. On the road. In fact the Twins are now 11-2 on the road since the All-Star Break. Oh, and all those games were against division opponents. (2-1 @ Cleveland, sweep of the Sox, sweep of the Royals, and this fine victory).
The victory also helped push the Twins into sole possession of the Wild Card lead. Pretty impressive considering a month ago they were 9 games out of the race.
Call me crazy, but that homerun means more than just the Twins' first 30 homer guy in 19 years, it means that despite losing Liriano to the DL, this team is not done yet and they are not going to get down on themselves for one moment. It seems that every time this team encounters a setback, they answer with more heart.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is the most fun I have ever had following the Twins. This season is nothing short of awesome.
posted by Joe at 8/10/2006 06:27:00 AM
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