Drew Butera, he of the weak bat, pitched in a major-league baseball game. This is surprising.

He threw a fastball in the low 90s and changed speeds effectively, striking out former Twin Carlos Gomez and pitching a scoreless inning in the process. This is even more surprising.

I took the time to write a screenplay in which Butera’s father Sal – like his son, a major league catcher – wouldn’t allow young Drew to pitch because “Buteras are catchers, not pitchers.” This is a dumb idea, and so is not surprising, because it was Monday at Twinkie Town and dumb ideas come to the forefront at these times.

If you need more, you’re also welcome to read my preview of the upcoming Twins week, in which I tell you what to watch out for this week. Because, you know, I’m a noted Twins expert*. (*Warning: not true.)