I was at the game last night. The crowd was pretty happy. I think it took a little while for them to register that it was Mauer that hit it. They really want him to be good. The signs of improvement are a bit more favorable over the last week or so.
Mauer has never been a flashy player. People forget that. Singles aren't memorable and Mauer is a singles hitter.
I was one year below mauer in high school. He was not a typical athlete. First, because every thing he touched turned to gold and second, because he was a nerd. He'll be in the Twins HOF and for a few years was a lock for the MLB HOF. The Twins had no choice when they signed him. He literally allowed them to build their new stadium. Without Mauer I think Twins get contacted.