The team batting average on balls in play is .259, which over a full season would be the worst mark in team history. … [Read more...] about Twins aren’t striking out as much, but they are hitting a lot of ‘at-em’ balls
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Key dates in the life of Pope Francis — from Buenos Aires to Rome
Here are some important dates in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in 2013 and died on Monday. … [Read more...] about Key dates in the life of Pope Francis — from Buenos Aires to Rome
Game 22: Twins at Braves
Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images Maybe a masterful pitching performance should be called a “Silva”? First Pitch: 12:35 PM CT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN Know Thine Enemy: Battery Power In baseball parlance, a “Maddux” is defined as a complete-game shutout where the starting pitcher uses less than 100 heaves to call ballgame. Since we are in Greg Maddux … [Read more...] about Game 22: Twins at Braves
Braves 6, Twins 2: Poorly-Fought, Also Lost
Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Chances to turn the season around are diminishing. After a morale-boosting series win against the New York Mets, the Minnesota Twins got swept by the Atlanta Braves to make sure Twins fans could once again lose hope. It was a poor showing from the start in today’s game, with Joe Ryan surrendering a two-run homer … [Read more...] about Braves 6, Twins 2: Poorly-Fought, Also Lost