Top Twin Plays
June 26, 2006
Will Young makes great use of Win Probability Added in this post, in which he lists the top ten Minnesota Twins plays of the year so far. For instance, here’s his description of the top play of the year:
Justin Morneau’s game-winning single off Mariano Rivera on April 15. The Twins found themselves with a great scoring opportunity as Joe Mauer singled to give the Twins runners on second and third base with nobody out while trailing by a run. Unfortunately, RonDL White and Torii Hunter failed to even plate the tying run before Justin Morneau’s flair landed just past the outstretched arm of Robinson Cano. I was down in New Orleans at the time unable to watch the game, but it was so exciting that I received phone calls from both my mother and my friend Dan out of the blue. The mere fact that these two people, fairly passive Twins fans for the most part, were so affected by this hit demonstrates the aura that still surrounds the Yankees. WPA change: .837
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