Game Thread: Cleveland at Minnesota for the Series, 3/31 @ 1:10 CST

[LaBombo]

 

It ain't easy being green.

 

Eva Green does not understand this post.

 

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[Doomtints]

 

I disagree.  He was able to pitch around walks and base hits (save the last inning), but he showed good velocity, and the ability to finish off hitters for strikeouts.  

 

It took him 82 pitches to go 3.2 innings.

 

1) He could have struck out all 11 outs and it still wouldn't be a good outing, unless he was a rookie.

2) His six Ks in 3.2 innings is around three times his normal K rate.

 

He got lucky. This is a May/Duffey strong start/quick decline scenario unless he gets better.

[ashbury]

Harper pitches a scoreless ninth. I'm happy for the kid plucky grizzled veteran guy.

[LaBombo]

 

Maybe the snow will hold off until they get the game in.

 

I started to get up to go look anxiously out the window, and then I remembered I'm in Los Angeles.

[PseudoSABR]

 

It took him 82 pitches to go 3.2 innings.

 

1) He could have struck out all 11 guys and it still wouldn't be a good outing, unless he was a rookie.

2) His six Ks in 3.2 innings is around three times his normal K rate.

 

He got lucky.

He gave up one extra base hit (the last a bat).  The luck went against him with the five base hits.  He looked pretty talented out there, even if the results didn't bear it out.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

winnah!

[jkcarew]

Harper: wanted to get his money’s worth in the major league debut.

[glunn]

Nice win and lots of reasons for hope going forward.

[jkcarew]

He gave up one extra base hit (the last a bat).  The luck went against him with the five base hits.

Not to mention the 3 walks.

[Blake]

 

[PseudoSABR]

 

Not to mention the 3 walks.

I was responding to the luck statement, but yeah, the walks are a problem.  The hits, not so much (because they aren't fielding independent), esp. just one was an extra base hit.  

 

I liked what I saw from Perez, even if I didn't like the results.  Just one guys opinion.

[D. Hocking]

 

 

Eva Green does not understand this post.

 

 

 

 

Did you watch Penny Dreadful? - it is not easy being Eva Green.

 

 

 

 

[cmoss84]

I like how Pineda controlled the zone...either just outside or just up and in. He seems to have a good game plan going and I am confident he will be a solid #3.

 

With Perez, too early to tell. The stuff was there. Maybe trying to be a bit too fine. We'll see if he can get it under control. Can go either way...but definitely worth a shot. 

 

Looks like a fun lineup! I like what we have going on here. 

(oh and by the way, Cruz Control hits EVERYTHING hard)

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Much rejoicing!

 

Once i finally caught up on the thread...

[Blake]

 

Willians accepting the high-fives in the dugout but looking quite upset with himself after the baserunning gaffe.

I noticed that also. Good for him, knowing he made a mistake.

[RatherBeGolfing]

 

Willians accepting the high-fives in the dugout but looking quite upset with himself after the baserunning gaffe.

 

I think it was more he was still pissed at the HBP to be honest