Eight wins in a row has brought the Twins within half a game of the Pale Hos. Let's extend interleague play for another month! The disparity between the two leagues is apparent when not only the Twins but the Royals dominate their NL opponents. Anybody interested in realignment? I know the Royals are. The Twins did what they needed to do. They beat up on the Nationals and D'Backs at home and they've taken two so far from the Padres in San Diego. The biggest reason for the win streak has been the starting rotation. After getting hammered in Chicago and Cleveland, the rotation has picked it up and shut down the opposing lineups. Since losing 4-2 to Milwaukee on June 15th, no team has scored more than three runs on the Twins pitching. Other than Reyes picking up the win on Tuesday, the starting rotation has recorded every victory. Winning begins with pitching and if the Twins keep this up, it could be an exciting September.
I love day games! The Padres series has been a nuisance as the games begin at 9pm. Since going to the game last Friday night, I have not seen a live pitch of a Twins game. I'm ashamed. Thankfully today is a day game with a local start time of 2:30. Scott Baker, future Cy Young candidate, will be on the mound going for the sweep. The Twins return home this weekend for another epic Minnesota vs. Wisconsin showdown. Last time, Minnesota came through winning two of three. It should be a great series as the Brew Crew have been on their own tear, winning eight of their last ten. The food certainly won't be as good at the ballpark for this series, but the beer will be better. The Metrodome just added Grain Belt Premium on tap, the greatest beer on earth, brewed right here in Minnesota. Much better than that urine drink called Miller Light. If only the Metrodome could offer me five different sausages. Then I'd be set.
Euro 2008 - Are You Watching Yet?
Watch the final on Sunday. The semifinal between Germany and Turkey yesterday was amazing, the perfect game for a non-fan to get excited for. Trailing 2-1 with five minutes left, Turkey scored to seemingly send the game to extra time. More drama ensued as in the 90th minute, Germany came through with a beautiful goal to wrap up their spot in the final. I can only imagine how entertaining the final will be after this thrilling match. If you don't know about soccer but want to give it a chance, tune in on Sunday at 1:45 on ABC. The Italians will not be in the final so the diving will be minimal, goals will be scored, and Luca Toni's mustache wont frighten women and children.
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