Baseball Betting the White Sox send the Twins a crystal clear message
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Baseball Betting: White Sox Deliver a Strong Message to the Twins
Summary
Recently, I highlighted that Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire might be the first to be dismissed in the 2006 MLB season due to the team's significant underperformance.Article
The Minnesota Twins are struggling under manager Ron Gardenhire, a situation that has deteriorated from last year's issues with discipline both in the clubhouse and on the field. On Sunday, the Twins initially responded to the White Sox's early 3-run lead by scoring 7 runs in the first inning. However, the defending World Series champions mounted a comeback, resulting in a 9-7 victory.
A pivotal moment in the game was an embarrassing triple play in the 6th inning. With Nick Punto on second and Shannon Stewart on first, Luis Castillo's popped-up bunt was caught by Paul Konerko in a shoestring catch. Konerko then made a double play at first, and second baseman Tadahito Iguchi threw to Juan Uribe at second for a triple play. It's fundamental for even little league players to ensure the ball hits the ground before advancing on a sacrifice bunt. Surprisingly, neither Punto nor Stewart seemed attentive, and Gardenhire didn't bench them for the error.
The game marked history as the first time an American League starting pitcher, Mark Buehrle, allowed 7 runs in the first inning yet secured a win. Twins starter Scott Baker struggled, contributing to the team's poor pitching stats, with a combined 6.51 ERA?"the worst in the league. Baker’s fellow pitchers, with the exception of Johan Santana, have faced similar difficulties. In an attempt to improve, righty Carlos Silva was temporarily moved to the bullpen, allowing budding lefty Francisco Liriano to take his place. Currently, the starting pitchers have a disappointing 13-21 record.
Silva's performance has been particularly troubling, with a 2-6 record, an 8.80 ERA, and 15 homers allowed over 46 innings. After a promising 2004 season, injuries affected his performance in 2005. He finished with a 9-8 record and led the majors with the fewest walks per nine innings, at 0.4.
The Twins currently hold a disappointing 7-14 record within their division and face the surging Detroit Tigers next, followed by a series against the Brewers in Milwaukee. This tough schedule could mark the end of Gardenhire's tenure in Minnesota if results don't improve.
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Bob Acton
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