Game Thread Astros @ Twins 5/1/19 7:10 PM CDT

[diehardtwinsfan]

Perez looks like he can get a couple more innings... started out shaky, but he's settled down. 

[Nine of twelve]

 

Dare I say that it looks like Perez is in a groove right now?

If he can maintain some consistency he could be one of the best free agent signings we've ever made.

[Otto von Ballpark]

Isn't that correct? His name is technically Martín Pérez. I think that should be pronounced differently than Perez (with no accent marks).

Answering myself, B-Ref lists that pronunciation:

 

mahr-TEEN PAIR-ehz

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

If he can maintain some consistency he could be one of the best free agent signings we've ever made.

which is amusing since we all pretty much universally hated it. 

[VATwinsFan]

Team Blitzkrieg!!

[diehardtwinsfan]

how was that not a homer?

[Nine of twelve]

 

how was that not a homer?

44 degrees Fahrenheit

[Mill1634]

Professional hitter, Nelson Cruz

[diehardtwinsfan]

Take that shift!

[VATwinsFan]

Cruz doing what he knew he had to do.

[ScrapTheNickname]

Professional hitter, Nelson Cruz

That's what Sano said, hopefully.

[VATwinsFan]

Send Perez out for the 7th?  Only 78 pitches.

[Nine of twelve]

 

Send Perez out for the 7th?  Only 78 pitches.

And maybe the 8th.

[John Kelsey]

 

Send Perez out for the 7th?  Only 78 pitches.

 

Definitely

[Otto von Ballpark]

And Marwin's up in the SIXTH inning!

[Otto von Ballpark]

And Marwin's down in the SIXTH inning...

[Mill1634]

Garver's been in a rough patch lately

[FlauerPauer]

How much does a boomstick cost? That is one gigantic brat.

[Otto von Ballpark]

Send Perez out for the 7th? Only 78 pitches.

I think I speak for all Twins fans when I say: let's see that bullpen! The more relievers, the better!

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

I think I speak for all Twins fans when I say: let's see that bullpen! The more relievers, the better!

 

Well, with a 4 run lead, I'm not quite as concerned. 

 

that was a joke.

[diehardtwinsfan]

dang, NM... send him out for the 9th. 

[Aggies7]

He’s gotta be left in. He’s dominating

[John Kelsey]

I'd give Perez the 8th until someone gets on base, at least. 

[FlauerPauer]

Send him out for the eighth! 

[Blake]

6 outs to go.

 

Be cool to see the Twins shut out Houston again.

 

 

[Aggies7]

Right elbow fracture for Kluber

 

Edit: ulna not elbow

[FlauerPauer]

 

Right elbow fracture for Kluber

 

Really? That's a major blow for Cleveland.

[Aggies7]

Really? That's a major blow for Cleveland.

Yep, all over twitter

[snotboogie]

So. I flip on Cory and Danny and the good guys are up 3 zip. I open up TD and read through the Game Thread. Getting to 3-0 was not easy, apparently. Lots’o complaining about no early offense. #Shut out last night, I guess. Now up 4-0. I’m turning in since my alarm is going off at 3:15. Keep the faith boys and girls. I want to wake up to your chicken dinners tomorrow. See you at Target Field tomorrow afternoon.

[Aggies7]

Look at Perez go