Edouard Julien’s Error Costs Twins the Game Against Cardinals
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Minnesota Twins suffered a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday at Target Field. The culprit? A costly throwing error by Edouard Julien in the ninth inning.
The game had been a close one, with both teams battling it out on the field. But in the final inning, the Cardinals managed to load the bases, putting the pressure on the Twins’ defense. With two outs and the game on the line, Julien made a crucial mistake, throwing the ball away and allowing the Cardinals to score the winning run.
It was a tough loss for the Twins, who had been hoping to secure a win in front of their home crowd. But the Cardinals capitalized on the error and walked away with the victory.
This isn’t the first time Julien has made a costly mistake in a high-pressure situation. Just last week, he made a similar error that led to a loss against the Chicago Cubs. It’s clear that the young player still has some room for improvement in his game.
Despite the disappointment, the Twins are determined to bounce back from this loss and come back stronger in their next game. They know that every game counts in the race for the playoffs, and they can’t afford to make any more mistakes like this one.
As for Julien, he will have to learn from his errors and work on his composure in high-stress situations. The team is counting on him to step up and make crucial plays,
Twins Fall to Cardinals After Costly Error by Julien
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – In a crucial game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Minnesota Twins were just two outs away from a win and staying within striking distance of the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central Division. However, a costly throwing error by Edouard Julien at second base led to a Cardinals’ rally and a 3-2 loss for the Twins, putting them three games behind the Guardians.
The game was tied at 1-1 until the bottom of the eighth inning when pinch-hitter Royce Lewis gave the Twins a 2-1 lead with an RBI double. But with one out in the ninth, Julien made a mistake on what could have been a game-ending double play. His throw to second base sailed high and into left field, allowing the Cardinals to score two runs and take the lead.
Julien Takes Responsibility for Costly Error
In the Twins’ clubhouse after the loss, Julien owned up to his mistake and took responsibility for the loss. He explained that it was the first time he had made such an error on a double-play throw and that he was unsure of what went wrong. He also expressed his determination to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
“I’ll just make sure it won’t happen again,” Julien said. “I’ll just make sure it won’t happen again.”
Baldelli Keeps Things in Perspective
Despite the tough loss, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli kept things in perspective and showed support for Julien. He acknowledged that mistakes happen in the game and that Julien will bounce back from this one. He also emphasized the importance of staying focused and competitive in the upcoming games.
“I’ll slap him on his rear end and let him keep going and get ready for the Braves,” Baldelli said. “We have competitive, tough games coming up. We got more of them coming up, and we’re going to need Eddie to go out there and do his thing.”
By the Numbers
Julien has played in 72 games at second base this season, starting 56 of them. He has only made four errors in 203 total chances and has turned 15 double plays. Despite this costly mistake, Julien has been a reliable player for the Twins throughout the season.
The Twins are currently tied with the Royals at 72-58, both three games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. If they are unable to catch up to the Guardians in the division, they will likely secure a spot as an AL Wild Card team. The upcoming games will be crucial for the Twins as they fight for a spot in the playoffs.
