GAME THREAD: 4/7/21 Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers, 12:10 pm CDT

[wsnydes]

 

Just going by results on the basepaths, Twins are playing some baseball today.

Astute observation, Watson!

[wsnydes]

Man, this team strikes out a lot...

[rghrbek]

 

Man, this team strikes out a lot...

Too much even in today's game...

[cHawk]

 

Man, this team strikes out a lot...

 

It’s mainly a few hitters that strike out a lot (Sano, Cave, Garver)

[wsnydes]

 

Too much even in today's game...

Apparently, they lead the league in Ks. Not impressive.

[wsnydes]

 

It’s mainly a few hitters that strike out a lot (Sano, Cave, Garver)

They apparently lead the league in K's, so there's plenty to go around.

[MNT1996]

 

Too much even in today's game...

 

Just looked it up. 70Ks in 210 ABs so far this season. That's bad

[wsnydes]

 

Just looked it up. 70Ks in 210 ABs so far this season. That's bad

30% of their ABs completely wasted.

[wsnydes]

They got him out twice in one game?! What sorcery is this?

[ScrapTheNickname]

 

Man, this team strikes out a lot...

Which team? The Twins hitters "lead" the league (70 so far), and the Twins pitchers are 3rd (63 so far). That's 23 Ks per game!

[wsnydes]

 

Which team? The Twins hitters "lead" the league (70 so far), and the Twins pitchers are 3rd (63 so far). That's 23 Ks per game!

Yes.

[MNT1996]

 

They got him out twice in one game?! What sorcery is this?

 

Baddoo Magic 

[USAFChief]

 

Just looked it up. 70Ks in 210 ABs so far this season. That's bad

What??? That's only one in three! We're hitting .667!! That's pretty good!

[MNT1996]

I know the Twins are playing matchups, but I wouldve kept Garlick in. He's got the hot bat

[wsnydes]

 

What??? That's only one in three! We're hitting .667!! That's pretty good!

Never change, Chief. Never change.

[USAFChief]

Why doesn't Kepler push a bunt toward 3rd? Every time?

[ScrapTheNickname]

I was just thinking that I grew up spoiled -- Oliva, Killebrew, Carew -- how if any of them were out of the lineup I would have NOTICED! (I didn't really notice that Kepler was out). Then my mind went to Fidel Castro, I don't know why. Fidel. So the Americans who were against him were literally infidels. So mind my mind wanders left field. 

[Aggies7]

the strikeouts are just beyond ridiculous at this point

[AceWrigley]

 

I know the Twins are playing matchups, but I wouldve kept Garlick in. He's got the hot bat

And as Kep strikes out, Garlick is probably thinking, "I could have done that."

[USAFChief]

 

Never change, Chief. Never change.

Uh, don't worry. 

[USAFChief]

Let's not throw that 2-1 pitch to Cabrera again, shall we?

 

kthanks.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

 

Uh, don't worry. 

Be happy.

[ScrapTheNickname]

Colome has yet to earn my trust.

[USAFChief]

Garver's hands of stone come into play.

[wsnydes]

And there was much rejoicing...

[USAFChief]

phew.

 

unclench.

[TouchEmAllGuy]

Anyone need any insurance??

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Insurance run(s), anyone?

[cHawk]

 

phew.

 

unclench.

 

Colome and Duffey have not looked sharp at all. If they can fix it up and be sharp (along with Robles and Rogers staying sharp) I’ll have a little more faith in this bullpen

[USAFChief]

Rogers for the 9th?