I could live with Tuesday night's loss, but I can NOT live with Wednesday afternoon's loss. Twins had no business losing this game. They had no business out there. This is a loss that the Twins could be ruing if they miss the playoffs. Angels played like crap in this game yet the Twins found a way to blow it. Twins should have this game. I was so pissed about this loss when I watched it on MLB.TV yesterday afternoon. I was so angry last night that I could not even those ribs at Chilis. That was pathetic.
Twins should have swept KC at home last week and they should have taken the series against those Angels Wednesday. They will rue this. With a tough schedule coming up right after the All-Star Game, they could have ill-afford to lose this game. Obviously, they could not recover from this loss as they lost another stinker last night at KC.
I have no idea what is up with Johan. It's frustrating to see for sure. I never thought I would go savage him and be concerned, but this was awful. In a game that the Twins needed him the most, he did not come through. He should have a found a way to get the job done in the seventh inning. He is just getting hit hard. He is a lot better than this. I don't know what is wrong with him mechanically. Has his changeup been predictable for everyone to see? Toronto and Tampa Bay have gone out of their way to say that he is predictable. The Angels clearly did not have any fear of faching him whatsoever. I am starting to think a lot of teams have confidence facing Johan. This was simply a horrible performance. If the Twins are going to make the playoffs, they are going to need Johan to be Johan. I really hope this is just his typical first half struggle and nothing more. If that is not the case, then the Twins are screwed.
Too bad this loss ruined a great game by Mike Redmond and L-Rod (Luis Rodriguez).
I had no idea what was frustrating. Seeing Garrett Anderson hit the GW HR or him getting the tying run out in that game. I think the latter one.
This is a loss the Twins will regret and something them and the fans will talk about it come October if they miss the playoffs.