The Wild Turkeys gave those who showed up for Fan Appreciation Night a show in a 31-6 route of the Silver Bullets. The Turkeys improved to 9-1 and maintained their roost atop the standings. This game saw the largest offensive output by a team in the league this year, and was the first time a team scored 30 runs since the Rangers dropped 30 on the Orioles. "Michael GABBERT didn't have a single RBIIII, while the 7-8-9 hitters combined for TWELVE!!!"
The most impressive aspect was the improvement on two-out hitting. The majority of the runs scored were after two men were out. More impressive facts: 1. The game only lasted four innings and the Turkeys put up 31 runs. 2. 7 players batted 5 times each. 3. The team batted around in two different innings 4. Joe scored 5 runs 5. Larson has a hit a grand slam in his second consecutive game (who are you, Michael Cuddyer ca. 2007?)
In pitching news, Brent "Every Day Cheddar" Wiessner came into the game in the bottom of the 4th to pick up the save. The 26-run cushion wouldn't normally allow for a save opportunity, but he entered the game in only the 4th inning, much like when Wes Littleton picked up the save by entering in the 7th inning of the aforementioned Texas game.
Fan Appreciation Night kicked into high gear after the game in Golden Valley. There was plenty of champagne for all, as well as freshly-grilled brats and knock-off chips and cheese doodles. Good times!
2 comments:
F-that. I had approximately 5 RBIs last night - possibly more.
I prefer watching this version of the video, only because the title includes the words "whimsical gnome."
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2007/08/23/icymi-if-you-score-30-runs-tim-kurkjian-turns-into-a-whimsical-gnome/
-Colin (didn't have time to quickly sign up for account)
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