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A Case of Christian Ponder Syndrome (Athletics Series Recap, 6/21-6/23)

June 24, 2024 David Kuhfuss and Dan Thompson Season 5 Episode 30

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Despite a disappointing loss in Game 1, the Minnesota Twins manage to beat the Oakland Athletics the next two games for a road series win in what is almost certainly their last trip to the west coast city. David and Dan have lots to say about the pitching performances of Bailey Ober and Jorge Lopez, both of whom looked excellent on the mound for the second-place Twins. They also look at the fine showings from Willi Castro and Byron Buxton, who helped keep the offense rolling even when Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa weren't dominant, and they look at whether the team will eventually need to get another starting pitcher or give position players like Brooks Lee and Matt Wallner a call-up. They glance around the MLB at some odd and notable plays, and then they make their picks for the Diamondbacks series. Thanks for listening, and go Twins!

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Music: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.

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Puckett's Picks Scoring

1pt per Base (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI
-1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -1pt per GIDP

+0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer

Tie Breaker
1. Most HRs
2. Least Ks
3. Least LOB

Listeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series