Monday, April 15, 2013

Mauer Brings Chemistry


Hey Mauer Maniacs!

Last night, 4/15/13, Joe Mauer hit his 2nd home run of the year. Joe went 4 for 5 and is now leading the team with a .346 average. On the 15th of April the Twins took down the powerful Angels.

The twins who were expected to be last in the central division have benefited from Mauers great play behind the plate has the pitching staff throwing well, and as expected he is leading the twins in hits. Last season Joe moved from catcher, to first base, to DH throughout the year and was never able to get in a rhythm. This season Joe is set on catching much more. In a quote from Joe he says, “I've been preparing is catching every day." 

Mauer has been able to build a strong connection with this year’s newly rebuilt pitching staff. One knew pitcher is Kevin Correia, Correia has become great friends with Joe over there first few months together and his on field performance is showing the chemistry. Correia has been the Twins most constant starter all year with an ERA of 2.95 in 3 starts.

When Joe is in the lineup he has had a positive effect of both the offense and defensive side of the ball.

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