The Twins' lead in the central is down to one game. If the Twins lose today and Cleveland wins, the Twins will lose sole possession of first place for the first time since April 26. The Twins would have their 93-day run as the solo act headlining the central come to an end.
Time to panic? No. Frustration is fine, but panic over this on July 28 is way too early. If you're panicking over this, then you won't be around in September.
Besides, the Twins just traded for Sergio Romo to help out the bullpen.
The Twins, however, need to bounce back from last night's loss to Ivan Nova and the White Sox. They managed just three hits - just the fourth time this season they have had three or fewer hits - and failed to homer for just the second time this season.
You have to like their chances to bounce back, based on how the season has gone. Also, Jose Abreu and James McCann are getting the day off for the White Sox. Kyle Gibson should be happy about that.
Gibson has been the most frustrating pitcher of the season, in my view. He has a live arm. I don't think he can throw a ball straight. But his inability to throw strikes is a little worrisome at this stage of his career. When he's throwing his four pitches to all four sections of the strike zone, he is tough to beat. It looks at times as if he's nibbling at the corners, and that should not be the case.
He has a chance to take advantage of a Sunday Sox lineup. Let's see how he does.
Romo is nuts... or really excited. He flew from Florida to Chicago to join his new team for one game before flying BACK to Florida for the Twins-Marlins series that's scheduled to start on Tuesday.
