Game Thread: Twins @ Detroit, 9/17/2018 4:10pm PT (6:10pm CT)

[Otto von Ballpark]

Better late than never? Well, maybe not at this point in the season.

 

Twins: Gabriel Moya (L)

(opener? or bullpen game?)

 

1. Joe Mauer (L) 1B

2. Jorge Polanco (S) SS

3. Eddie Rosario (L) LF

4. Robbie Grossman (S) DH

5. Jake Cave (L) CF

6. Logan Forsythe ® 2B

7. Max Kepler (L) RF

8. Ehire Adrianza (S) 3B

9. Willians Astudillo ® C

 

Tigers: Jordan Zimmermann ®

 

1. Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B

2. Christin Stewart (L) LF

3. Nicholas Castellanos ® RF

4. Victor Martinez (S) DH

5. Jim Adduci (L) 1B

6. Ronny Rodriguez ® SS

7. James McCann ® C

8. Dawel Lugo ® 2B

9. Victor Reyes (S) CF

 

Gametime Forecast: 80°F • Clear • 0% PoP

[Otto von Ballpark]

Wisconsin native Jordan Zimmermann may be hung over from a Packers victory tie party.

[Otto von Ballpark]

Kohl Stewart on to pitch the second.

[Otto von Ballpark]

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https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2018/8/28/17789146/championship-leverage-index-postseason-mlb-metric

 

Huge game between the Rockies and Dodgers starts at 9:10 PM CST. Also interesting tilts involving STL, CHC, MIL, and perhaps ARI:

 

https://www.thebaseballgauge.com

[mickeymental]

Wisconsin native Jordan Zimmermann may be hung over from a Packers victory tie party.

 

[jimmer]

That was a wicked curve for strike three!

[jimmer]

Captain Caveman!!!!!

[yarnivek1972]

So, I am curious as to how the “primary” does some of his game preparation. From some of the times I arrived early enough at the ballpark to watch, I know that part of the preparation is pitcher and catcher standing 100 feet or so away from each other. Usually in the outfield. That’s done before the regular warm up pitches, so if the opener only goes 1 inning, it would still take place prior to game time. But what about when the opener goes two? Are the Twins altering preparations? Does the primary warm up and then sit for 20 or so minutes? Not sure I love that idea. These logistical type things need to be figured out if the opener concept is going to work properly.

[Winston Smith]

There seems to be a lack of passion on the game threads of late.

[yarnivek1972]

There seems to be a lack of passion on the game threads of late.

Might have to do with the team on the field. Pretty good chance 1/3 of the lineup won’t be on the roster next year and another 1/3 that aren’t expected to be regular starters.

 

Not exactly selling hope for next year.

[USAFChief]

There seems to be a lack of passion on the game threads of late.

It happens as you get older, Winston. A lack of passion.

[snepp]

 

It happens as you get older, Winston. A lack of passion.

 

There are pills for that.

[Nine of twelve]

 

It happens as you get older, Winston. A lack of passion.

 

 

There are pills for that.

There are also pills for a lack of pission.

[Danchat]

Since when was it bring your dog to the ballpark day?

 

Also, Dick: "Well... at least they're not looking at their cell phones." 

[wavedog]

I don’t know about the opener concept but Stewart seems to be a good follower.

[VATwinsFan]

So is Stewart beginning to get the hang of this whole pitching in the major leagues thing?

[Danchat]

I thought Stewart would have to be a reliever to stay in the big leagues, but as a primary pitcher/long reliever? Huh, he might just be a keeper.

[VATwinsFan]

Duffey just doesn't want to stay around, does he?

[ashbury]

Duffey just doesn't want to stay around, does he?

He loves to pitch so much, that 1-2-3 innings are just too short and not satisfying for him. He wants to stay out there longer.

[slash129]

Well, at least some interesting things still happen ... Way to go, Polanco!

[VATwinsFan]

Finally, May gets to close out a game.

[notoriousgod71]

Dick and I just said, "Randy Bush!" at the same time.

 

I hate me.

[Cast of Thousands]

Good to see Kohl Stewart with some positive results, even if he still does walk too many guys.  That is fixable I would think.

 

Let's hope he makes the most of the next few weeks, finish the season strong!

[ashbury]

 

Chicken. It's what's for dinner, at this Detroit mainstay.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

 

Chicken. It's what's for dinner, at this Detroit mainstay.

Thought for a moment it said chicken shark.

 

 

Still think it should say that.

 

"Just when you thought it was safe to grab a drumstick..."

[sampleSizeOfOne]

...

 

(opener? or bullpen game?)

 

...

 

 

Yes.