What a game last night. JV has been something else these past few outings. It took two errors in the ninth for the Twins to plate a run, and he finished with his second complete game in as many tries. Apparently, he’s developed a new curve over the past few starts.
Pavano is 17-11 this season, with a 1.16 WHIP. Incredible. A large part of this has been his ability to get ground outs, as his 1.49 GO/AO ratio is the best it’s been in 10 years.
Bonderman needs two good outings to keep his ERA under 5.
This is not a good outing.
Unless he wants to stick around as a batting practice pitcher next year, I think we need to say “Goodbye Mr. Bonderman” (cue some 007 music).
Inge! 1 more baby.
Random post-AS stats:
Bonderman 13 HR in 69 IP
Bonine (after 5th Inning) 24 RA 46 Hits in 23 IP
Boesch .172/.252/.237/.490
Not exactly the “Killer B’s” are they?
Break out the champagne.
Binge!
Inge!
Well that was a fun game. Despite the implosion by the usual suspects, we got a good old fashioned slug-fest that turned into a cliffhanger. Tiger history was made and then the guy that went into the books got the game-winning hit.