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Game 54 Thread. May 30, 2023, 7:10 CT. Twins @ Astros

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Twins shortstop Carlos Correa laughs with Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman  | Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports It’s the Astros’ weakest starter against the Twins’ finest. Time for the bats to activate. The Astros lost yet another extra inning game yesterday after Jose Altuve’s grand slam gave the Astros a late inning lead. Yesterday loss was due to a bullpen … [Read more...] about Game 54 Thread. May 30, 2023, 7:10 CT. Twins @ Astros

Breggy Bomb and Chas Chomp Bury Twins Early. Astros Over Twins 5-1

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Chas McCormick (20) hits a two-run home run to left field against the Minnesota Twins  | Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Brandon Bielak keeps the good vibes rollin off the mound In what looked at the outset like it would be a pitcher’s duel decidedly in favor of the Twins, the Astros got an early jump on Twins starter Joe Ryan. In the end, the only pitcher left standing … [Read more...] about Breggy Bomb and Chas Chomp Bury Twins Early. Astros Over Twins 5-1

Japanese knuckleball pitcher Eri Yoshida plays on her own ‘Field of Dreams’

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Eri Yoshida is a 31-year-old Japanese knuckleball pitcher with a sidearm delivery that she hopes might carry her to the big leagues in the United States or Japan. She says “I know it’s a really difficult challenge, but I have a dream in my heart that I really want to stand on a mound in the majors with a knuckleball." Even Yoshida acknowledges that it’s a far-fetched fantasy. … [Read more...] about Japanese knuckleball pitcher Eri Yoshida plays on her own ‘Field of Dreams’