First Pitch: 12:10 PM
TV: Twins.TV
Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App
Know Yo’ Foe: Bless You Boys
(Traditionally, “Blessed Assurance” has three verses. This cover has two, while the lyrics below account for six; feel free to replay the song as much or as little as you choose to account for them all.)
“Meaningful baseball,” that was the vow:
“Twins’ll compete!” We couldn’t see how.
Here in September, seems we were right:
Flopping again, fell out of the fight.
(CHORUS)
Same is the story, same is the song:
Team falls apart as season gets long.
Same lousy story, same lousy song:
Hoped for October; hoping went wrong.
Ownership said that owners would spend;
Bought at the deadline — losing should end.
Promising months of winning instead,
Same as the past — these months were all dread.
(CHORUS)
Called up the prospects, aimed to improve,
Hoping the young would get in the groove.
Even with them, the team took a dip;
Rookies may shine, but veterans slip.
(CHORUS)
August arrives, and winning just stops;
Hard to explain how confidence drops.
Won just a dozen after July.
(One for the baker sweetens the pie.)
(CHORUS)
Yet in this season bound to annoy,
Still there are moments lifting the joy.
Yesterday’s win reminding each one
Watching the Twins that baseball is fun.
(CHORUS)
Now it is Wednesday; seventeen left
Ere final standings leave us bereft.
Relish the game day; relish the year
While all the rest watch football’s premiere.
(CHORUS)
Same is the story, same is the song:
Team falls apart as season gets long.
Same lousy story, same lousy song:
Even if out, though, finish it strong.
