The Twins proceeded their divisional dynasty with a bang in 2004

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#1 · May 25, 2024, 2:58 am

Quote from Onions Vivian on May 25, 2024, 2:58 am
Entering into 2004, the Minnesota Twins hadremarkablyestablished themselves as AL Central heavyweights after back-to-back banners. The core was still undamaged, a glossy brand-new piece was added, and Bailey Ober Shorts a couple of offseason swaps bolstered the was a Dome Opener to begin what proved to be an enchanting period for MLBand the Twins certainly supplied fireworks right out of the gate!Game 1As common in the mid-00s, Brad Radke got on the bump for the04 home opener against Cleveland. Also per the script, Brad had problem with huge flies en course to a shaky-if-manageable 6 IP, 11 H, 4 ER larger problem? C.C. Sabathia snoozing MN lumber. Ball game stood 4-0 in the bottom of the 8ththreatening a shutout in front of 49, 584 Twins faithful. However then, as would happen numerous times the following decade-or-so, a Joe Mauer stroll keyed a rally. Child JoePhoto by Bob GevinskiWireImageAfter the MLB-debuting Mauer took his four vast ones, a proto-piranha feeding craze appeared: Michael Cuddyer singleDoug Mientkiewicz singleCorey Koskie ground-rule doubleTorii Seeker solitary. When the dirt settled, ball game was connected 4-4! Many thanks to the late-inning bullpen strengthen of Aaron Fultz, Joe Roa, J.C. Romero, Joe Nathan, Juan Rincon, this infant remained all locked up right into the bottom of the 11th. After Matthew LeCroy coaxed a cost-free pass and Mauer singled, the blocked basepaths rattled CLE reliever Chad Durbinprecipitous timing for the schedule to flip, as '03 hero Shannon Stewart lofted a long fly into the LF seats to ensure everybody was blown out of the Dome delighted. Video game 2After the psychological high of an opening day walk-off, 2004's student session took place before an extra moderate 19, 832 paying faresbut it created an even wilder ride!Pitching-wise, the triad of Johan Santana, Carlos Pulido, Brad Thomas were all shelled by Cleveland's ash weapons. Yet, Gardy's scrappers racked up runs of their own on a passed ball, cavity fly, single, and walk to maintain it a respectable the bottom of the 9th, closer David Riske entered with a 6-4 advantagebut business was way too much for him. After Dougie Baseball increased, Jacque Jones shook one much past the Baggie6-6 and still alive!Mirroring the previous day's pen posterity, the Rincon-Romero-Nathan-Fultz-Roa procession proved perfecto, taking the game into all-time low of the 15th. Joe Roa, anyone?Photo by Ezra ShawGetty ImagesIn such undiscovered area, the Doubles placed together a hang-it-in-the-Louvre rally proper their scrappy nature: Nick Punto singledthen took secondMientkiewicz was deliberately walked, Koskie bunted, and Cuddy flew outJones was strolled after his earlier heroics Finallymercifully Jose Offerman bounced a solitary up the center off Jake Westbrook and after specifically five hours of play, at 12:12 AM, whoever continued to be that Tuesday night had the ability to blurt a whoop prior to finding the scenting salts or high levels of caffeine for the drive home. No chance, Jose!Photo by MARLIN LEVISONStar Tribune using Getty ImagesWhile summarizing these competitions, I was irritated that I had no direct memories of them. In the beginning, I assumed this a product of AP Physics andor completing my elderly year of secondary school. Yet then it hit meVictory Sports seen by the bulk of Doubles TV audiences or not, those wild success proved fashionable for the '04 number, as a 15-7 April placed the AL Central on notification once again Twins Shorts.

Entering into 2004, the Minnesota Twins hadremarkablyestablished themselves as AL Central heavyweights after back-to-back banners. The core was still undamaged, a glossy brand-new piece was added, and Bailey Ober Shorts a couple of offseason swaps bolstered the was a Dome Opener to begin what proved to be an enchanting period for MLBand the Twins certainly supplied fireworks right out of the gate!Game 1As common in the mid-00s, Brad Radke got on the bump for the04 home opener against Cleveland. Also per the script, Brad had problem with huge flies en course to a shaky-if-manageable 6 IP, 11 H, 4 ER larger problem? C.C. Sabathia snoozing MN lumber. Ball game stood 4-0 in the bottom of the 8ththreatening a shutout in front of 49, 584 Twins faithful. However then, as would happen numerous times the following decade-or-so, a Joe Mauer stroll keyed a rally. Child JoePhoto by Bob GevinskiWireImageAfter the MLB-debuting Mauer took his four vast ones, a proto-piranha feeding craze appeared: Michael Cuddyer singleDoug Mientkiewicz singleCorey Koskie ground-rule doubleTorii Seeker solitary. When the dirt settled, ball game was connected 4-4! Many thanks to the late-inning bullpen strengthen of Aaron Fultz, Joe Roa, J.C. Romero, Joe Nathan, Juan Rincon, this infant remained all locked up right into the bottom of the 11th. After Matthew LeCroy coaxed a cost-free pass and Mauer singled, the blocked basepaths rattled CLE reliever Chad Durbinprecipitous timing for the schedule to flip, as '03 hero Shannon Stewart lofted a long fly into the LF seats to ensure everybody was blown out of the Dome delighted. Video game 2After the psychological high of an opening day walk-off, 2004's student session took place before an extra moderate 19, 832 paying faresbut it created an even wilder ride!Pitching-wise, the triad of Johan Santana, Carlos Pulido, Brad Thomas were all shelled by Cleveland's ash weapons. Yet, Gardy's scrappers racked up runs of their own on a passed ball, cavity fly, single, and walk to maintain it a respectable the bottom of the 9th, closer David Riske entered with a 6-4 advantagebut business was way too much for him. After Dougie Baseball increased, Jacque Jones shook one much past the Baggie6-6 and still alive!Mirroring the previous day's pen posterity, the Rincon-Romero-Nathan-Fultz-Roa procession proved perfecto, taking the game into all-time low of the 15th. Joe Roa, anyone?Photo by Ezra ShawGetty ImagesIn such undiscovered area, the Doubles placed together a hang-it-in-the-Louvre rally proper their scrappy nature: Nick Punto singledthen took secondMientkiewicz was deliberately walked, Koskie bunted, and Cuddy flew outJones was strolled after his earlier heroics Finallymercifully Jose Offerman bounced a solitary up the center off Jake Westbrook and after specifically five hours of play, at 12:12 AM, whoever continued to be that Tuesday night had the ability to blurt a whoop prior to finding the scenting salts or high levels of caffeine for the drive home. No chance, Jose!Photo by MARLIN LEVISONStar Tribune using Getty ImagesWhile summarizing these competitions, I was irritated that I had no direct memories of them. In the beginning, I assumed this a product of AP Physics andor completing my elderly year of secondary school. Yet then it hit meVictory Sports seen by the bulk of Doubles TV audiences or not, those wild success proved fashionable for the '04 number, as a 15-7 April placed the AL Central on notification once again Twins Shorts.