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That's
where the fun ended for the Tigers however. The Twins bounced back in the
fifth inning to take the lead 6-5, scored another in the sixth, then started one
of the worst innings I have ever witnessed. Here are some of the dismal
stats from the 7th inning:
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Tigers gave up 4 walks including 2 with the bases loaded
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Pitcher overthrew the first baseman on a routine throw to check the runner
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1 batter hit by a pitch
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After walking in 2 runs, pitcher sends the ball right down the pipe which
was hit about 450 feet in center for a grand
slam
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Seven Twins reached base and each one scored even though the Twins only had 2
hits in the inning.
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At least 2 fans were sent home early all sunburnt.
After
all of that, the Tigers only got one more hit the rest of the game and lost
14-5. For the past decade, the Tigers have been one of the worst teams in
the league and a far cry from the teams of the 80's, especially the formidable
1984
World Series Champions.
One
take - after watching his pitcher Eric Milton give up a double, the 3 consecutive
HRs, and a walk to
the first 5 batters in the 2nd inning, Twins manager Tom Kelly didn't leave the
dugout to talk to Milton, nor did he start anyone in the bullpen. I was
really surprised that he did not at least make a mound visit after watching
Milton getting shelled like that. Kelly's
move (or lack thereof) turned out to be right on target. Milton looked
great the rest of the way, giving up just one more run. He ended up
getting his 8th win of the season in what looked to be horrific outing.
Props to Tom Kelly to showing the confidence in his players' ability to settle
down and perform.
FYI
- the beer lines are still brutal.
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