do you think they'll end up sweeping with the Twins poor remaining starting pitchers?
2006-10-03 07:25:07 · 9 answers · asked by Adam C 4 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Santana won't be available to pitch until game 4.
2006-10-03 07:36:08 · update #1
Good question. I know, according to player statements, that they feel threatened (game-wise) by Santana, and the others not so much.
Honestly, though...Santana is GREAT. Even with today's loss, he still is. But I think that the other players underestimate the Twin's other pitchers. Radke was hot with his first game back, Boof Bonser is doing well. Also, if someone told YOU that (in a baseball game) they were not threatened by you, wouldn't you want to prove it to them that you are? I think it has the reverse effect. I mean, look at Pierzynski. MN Twins fans boo him when he gets on the field. But he ended up getting a run in Friday's game (regardless) I think some players thrive on that, and it makes them stronger. Hopefully, that's the case with the other Twins pitchers!!
2006-10-03 09:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by kelikristina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They won't sweep the A's, but if they beat Santana today, there is a solid chance they will end up taking the series in 4. I do not think they will beat Santana twice, but if they can hold on today, they have a good shot to win in 4.
I just do not think they can sweep the Twins...if the Twins loose today, I think they will rebound tomorrow.
2006-10-03 14:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by brianwerner1313 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a short series, so it's impossible to say. I do think the Twins are counting on a Santana win today, so it will be tough, but it's not out of the question that the Twins could come right back.
And all it takes, too, is a big start from someone unexpected to turn things right back around.
2006-10-03 14:28:00 · answer #3 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's a good question. I think we should cross our fingers, pray, whatever, because the Twins have always had the A's number. It's not over until its over. So I wouldn't count on any lineup (hitting or pitching) to predict the outcome. You could do that with the Yankees but not with this matchup.
2006-10-03 14:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not a sweep, but the Twins are in trouble.
Boof...what a maroon.
2006-10-03 18:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might have a good chance of winning the series because they have the upper hand if they win the first game
2006-10-03 14:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by DODGERS GURL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a short series winning that first game is very large!!!!
2006-10-03 14:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by Shamus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, they did win today, so maybe... just maybe they could sweep/
but twins also has a great offence....
2006-10-03 17:01:08 · answer #8 · answered by yankees_rule168 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice
2006-10-03 16:54:37 · answer #9 · answered by kendo2_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋