Thursday, April 27, 2006
Salvaging the Series?
It looks like the Twins will escape Kansas City with a Thursday afternoon win. Former Twin Mark Redman was unable to dominate the Twins' batters the way Elarton and Hernandez had in the past two days. The Twins jumped to a 5-0 lead in the top of the second, and Johan seems to be cruising along (a solo HR by Angel Berroa has accounted for the Royals' lone run)- 40 pitches through 4 full inings.
Unless Silva and Radke figure out how to make batters hit the ball at Twins defenders, however, the Twins may be conceding the AL Central very early this year. It will be interesting to see how early it is before Ryan decides to move Torii Hunter and Kyle Lohse. I would have to imagine Francisco Liriano will get a shot at the rotation soon enough, and Boof Bonser might get an audition before the All Star break, as well.
Unless Silva and Radke figure out how to make batters hit the ball at Twins defenders, however, the Twins may be conceding the AL Central very early this year. It will be interesting to see how early it is before Ryan decides to move Torii Hunter and Kyle Lohse. I would have to imagine Francisco Liriano will get a shot at the rotation soon enough, and Boof Bonser might get an audition before the All Star break, as well.