Game Thread 4/20/19 Double Header vs O's 3:05 and 6:05 CDT

[h2oface]

 

Perhaps he's throwing more off-speed stuff. Average velo only tells part of the story.

 

Fastball velo. Definitely down. Maybe he didn't get the heel leg memo.

[wsnydes]

That was a tough pitch to hit by Buxton. Strike three is he doesn't swing. Well, maybe, after all, an umpire is calling the game.

He did the smart thing and went with it though. Close pitch with two strikes too. He was probably protecting the plate.

[Don Walcott]

I’d like to see more throws to second by Yacabonis.

[wsnydes]

Fastball velo. Definitely down. Maybe he didn't get the heel leg memo.

Are those the fastball velo numbers he's talking about? He wasn't that specific that I saw. In any case, perhaps he's still building up to his mid season velo?

 

I don't know...I'm half talking out of butt. I'll admit it!

[h2oface]

Come on, Nelson. All you have to do is hit.

[ashbury]

Great AB by Buck!!

I especially enjoyed watching their rag-arm in CF lollipop it into the infield on that double. Probably Buxton had it made anyway, but this made it not even a doubt.

[Nine of twelve]

2-out RBI are good.

[h2oface]

 

Come on, Nelson. All you have to do is hit.

 

Mission accomplished. 

[Don Walcott]

What’s wrong with Eddie?

[twinsbaby]

 

Are those the fastball velo numbers he's talking about? He wasn't that specific that I saw. In any case, perhaps he's still building up to his mid season velo?

I don't know...I'm half talking out of butt. I'll admit it!

Umm...what are you talking about?

Let's me show what I said. Didn't get me wrong. Ok?

 

http://www.brooksbaseball.net/velo.php?player=621244&time=month&startDate=03/30/2007&endDate=04/20/2019&s_type=2

 

April in 18': Fourseam was 94.07 mph

April in 19': Fourseam was 92.73 mph

 

92.73 mph is his career LOW in any month.

Edited April 20, 2019 by twinsbaby

[yarnivek1972]

Why Rocco lets Berrios continues to pitch

This is the kind of game that makes Berrios an ace. He’s clearly off his game. But he’s given the team at least 5 innings - hopefully 6 and he has a lead.

Edited April 20, 2019 by yarnivek1972

[Don Walcott]

Nice catch!! This outfield defense is awesome!

[h2oface]

3 homers. Damn, Jose. And 2 off his curve. That last one was a real hanger. 

 

Something seems up with him. He is pretty hitable with the lower velo.

 

 

Edited April 20, 2019 by h2oface

[twinsbaby]

 

3 homers. Damn, Jose. And 2 off his curve. That last one was a real hanger. 

 

Something seems up with him. He is pretty hitable with the lower velo.

Chris Sale is also very hittable with the lower velo this year, no question.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Umm...what are you talking about?

Let's me show what I said. Didn't get me wrong. Ok?

 

http://www.brooksbaseball.net/velo.php?player=621244&time=month&startDate=03/30/2007&endDate=04/20/2019&s_type=2

 

April in 18': Fourseam was 94.07 mph

April in 19': Fourseam was 92.73 mph

 

92.73 mph is his career LOW in any month.

Put on your coaching hat, and tell us what you would do

[Dave The Dastardly]

 

3 homers. Damn, Jose. And 2 off his curve. That last one was a real hanger. 

 

Something seems up with him. He is pretty hitable with the lower velo.

Unforhitable... didn't Sinatra sing that?

 

Maybe yesterday's postponement threw Jose off his game, or his prep.

[bighat]

Eddie Rosario looking to pick up an AL Player of the Week award if he keeps this up. Here's hoping the Twins can close this one out - Eddie's been carrying this team just like he did last year!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Looks like they moved the start time back tomorrow. Heads up move.

 

It would be rough to have teams playing three full games in a span of 24 hours.

[Don Walcott]

Eddie Rosario looking to pick up an AL Player of the Week award if he keeps this up. Here's hoping the Twins can close this one out - Eddie's been carrying this team just like he did last year!

Hope it won’t become the heavy load it was last year.

[h2oface]

 

Eddie Rosario looking to pick up an AL Player of the Week award if he keeps this up. Here's hoping the Twins can close this one out - Eddie's been carrying this team just like he did last year!

 

It always amazes me when sell high folks call for trading a player like Rosario. You can't win MLB games with minor league prospects. How are those guys from Houston doing from the trade for Pressly? Yup. Still deep in the minors while our bullpen suffers.

[yarnivek1972]

Not sure Hildenberger will know what to do coming in with no one on base.

[h2oface]

What the hell was Smith doing even swinging at that pitch!?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Not sure Hildenberger will know what to do coming in with no one on base.

Looks like the answer to that, is, “put guys on base”

[h2oface]

 

Not sure Hildenberger will know what to do coming in with no one on base.

 

Not give up any inherited runs. That's a relief.    (ha)

He will have to take credit for them instead of passing them on to his teammate.

Edited April 20, 2019 by h2oface

[Heinie Manush]

Dang it Eddie, two run lead, dive for that ball.

[h2oface]

I'm getting the sick feeling.......

[bighat]

Gosh dang it, Hildy.

[h2oface]

Time for a double play.....

Edited April 20, 2019 by h2oface

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Is that a lead i see before me?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Is that a lead i see before me?

And the follow up question: Is it safe?