Twins at Detroit. Detroit 6, Twins 4.
Despite some late inning heroics by Justin Morneau, the Twins let the game roll by them when Juan Rincon, still apparently suffering PTSD from Mike Sweeney's steal attempt on Thursday, started throwing the ball all over the field. None of that was as bizarre, though, as the non-fight between J.C. Romero and his countryman Ivan "Slim" Rodriguez.
Since the game was not televised, perhaps you were not able to see the altercation, but Batgirl, thanks to her extensive contacts in the military and aerospace industry, was able to view the satellite feed and now presents for you—a reenactment.
It's the bottom of the eighth inning, with the Tigers ahead by one run. J.C. Romero allows a lead-off single to "Nook", then Brandon "And the Angry"* Inge bunts him to second. With "Nook" on second, Ivan "Slim" Rodriguez comes to the plate.
Romero intentionally walks Rodriguez.
On his way to first, Slim stares down J.C.
As Carlos Guillen steps to the plate, "Nook" takes off for third.
Joe Mauer's throw skips past Michael Cuddyer
"Nook" scores easily.
From first base, Slim starts to sass Romero.
Tu madre es una Bitch Sox entusiasta!
J.C. turns. What did you say?
You heard me.
Why don't you bring your skinny little ass over and say that to my face?
It's on!
The Twins rush the field.
This is the most exciting thing that's happened in two weeks says Jason Bartlett.
The bullpen empties!
Alan Trammell and the other Tigers try to hold back Slim...
...while Jacque, Torii, and Stewie try to calm down J.C.
The Twins bullpen, still, runs toward the field.
But by that point, most of the players are just milling around, shooting the breeze.
Aw, it's okay Brad. I thought you were a very hot chick.
*Angy Inge joke stolen from Batling Ron Davis. Cheers, RD!