It was during a live broadcast from Progressive Field in early June when "Reusse & Mackey" began
discussing the possibility of another miracle comeback by the Minnesota Twins.
At the time, the Twins had only shaved the Cleveland Indians' lead in the American League Central
Division from 16 1/2 games to 12 1/2. And at the time, it was mostly just 1500 ESPN's
Phil Mackey acting like a blind homer.
After taking two out of three in Cleveland, though, the phrase "It's Happening" was coined on
1500 ESPN airwaves. When the Twins continued the resurgence by taking three out of four from
he AL West-leading Texas Rangers, the phrase took to Twitter: #ItsHappening
In 2003, the Twins sat 7 1/2 games behind the Kansas City Royals in July. They won the division anyway.
In 2006, the Twins trailed the Detroit Tigers by 12 1/2 games at the end of May. They won the division anyway.
In 2009, the Twins trailed the Tigers by three games with four to play. They won the division anyway.
In 2011, #ItsHappening. Again.