Game Thread: Twins @ Brewers, 4/21 @ 12:40pm CT

[tharasix]

Turns out they won't pitch to Sano with a base open.  I mean, he's a bit of a different hitter than Murphy, I guess.

[tharasix]

 

lessons learned so far:

-It is preferable for a pitcher to strike out 5 opponents than to walk 5 opponents.

-Although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, Ricky Nolasco can serve a purpose.

 

Hell, Nolasco should be brought in to pinch hit for Murphy.

[Cap'n Piranha]

 

lessons learned so far:

-It is preferable for a pitcher to strike out 5 opponents than to walk 5 opponents.

-Although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, Ricky Nolasco can serve a purpose.

 

[HitInAPinch]

 

lessons learned so far:

-It is preferable for a pitcher to strike out 5 opponents than to walk 5 opponents.

-Although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, Ricky Nolasco can serve a purpose.

I concur.  Trade bait!!!

[tharasix]

Can somebody who's watching this game tell me what the Brewers just did?  Why replace your CF during a pitching change?  (At least, that's what ESPN gamecast tells me)

[Brock Beauchamp]

This inning has been going on for way too long. We need an Escobar strikeout here.

 

I have faith in this team's ability to execute for the Brewers.

[FunnyPenguin]

Seems like loading the bases isn't uncommon anymore, now we just need some Papa slams!!

[Cap'n Piranha]

So, barring a triple play or runs being scored here, do you pinch-hit Park for Murphy?

[Cap'n Piranha]

 

Can somebody who's watching this game tell me what the Brewers just did?  Why replace your CF during a pitching change?  (At least, that's what ESPN gamecast tells me)

 

Double switch--the pitcher's spot is due up first in the bottom of the inning.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

So, barring a triple play or runs being scored here, do you pinch-hit Park for Murphy?

No. Murphy deserves a bit of patience and it's only the fifth inning.

[mikeee]

Better get some runs out of this situation.. 

[tharasix]

Bases full with nobody out.  They've got us right where they want us.

[FunnyPenguin]

 

So, barring a triple play or runs being scored here, do you pinch-hit Park for Murphy?

Yes!! Then we might score.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Man, I did not see that strikeout coming.

[70charger]

Bases loaded again, but it's cool. Murphy's up.

[SwainZag]

Christ, Escobar.  That was awful.

[Cap'n Piranha]

Dammit Esco.

[Brock Beauchamp]

This offense rarely fails to execute for the defense.

[KidBro]

Unreal

[Ultima Ratio]

Twins Baseball™

[Foghorn Leghorn]

We traded Hicks for this guy??? Why??

[Cap'n Piranha]

 

No. Murphy deserves a bit of patience and it's only the fifth inning.

 

Do you ever get tired of being wrong? 

[FattCrapps]

Twins Baseball

[Blake]

This is getting old. The Twins are probably leading the league in baserunners and leading the league in lack of runs scored.

[Hrbowski]

 

We traded Hicks for this guy??? Why??

Ever take a look at how awful Hicks is doing?

[TwinsCD]

0 for 12 with the bases loaded this season.  I mean, you have to TRY to be that awful.

[Foghorn Leghorn]

 

Ever take a look at how awful Hicks is doing?

nope, saw he had the fastest outfield throw ever, meanwhile we are stuck with John Ryan DoublePlay

[SwainZag]

Esco and Murphy are a combined 0-6 with 14 men left on base.

 

The rest of the team is 5-12 with 6 walks and 4 men left on base.

[FunnyPenguin]

With zero baseball game experience, I could probably stroll up to the plate in my wranglers and a graphic tee and do better than Murphy.

[PopRiveter]

Lessons learned:

-the Twins' confidence may have been misplaced

http://www.twincities.com/2015/12/08/twins-confident-john-ryan-murphy-will-add-offense-at-catcher/