GAME THREAD: A's v Twins, 5/6/22, 7:10 CT

[MadHits]

Max yeah!!

[chaderic20]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Been so for 130 years.

Chief:

[LVTwinsfan]

Atta Kep

[Nine of twelve]

1 minute ago, stringer bell said:

I think Larnach is the most improved Twin from 2021 to 2022.

It's only May 6. I'm hoping he plays well but that several other players give him a run for that title.

[AceWrigley]

Boy, that changeup to strike out Kemp was really a nice pitch.

[Sielk]

1 minute ago, stringer bell said:

I think Larnach is the most improved Twin from 2021 to 2022.

It's unbelievable how much better he looks. Just taking great ABs and pouncing on pitcher's mistakes. 

Looks like a real asset to the Twins now.

[Buffy the Twins Fan]

5 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

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Buxton drew a walk and his OPS technically went down, since it's currently over 1

[stringer bell]

Winder is allowing a fair amount of hard contact, but throwing a lot of good pitches.

[AceWrigley]

Gary going for the high cheese.

[MadHits]

heyo Gio love to see it

 

[Sielk]

Kep not looking great at the plate tonight. 

[MadHits]

Winder KKKKK

[MadHits]

Winder KKKKKK 

[Danchat]

Don't want to jinx him, but man does Winder look like the real deal. Can't take him out of the rotation when he's pitching this well.

Finally, the pipeline of prospects arrives!!

[Buffy the Twins Fan]

Winder omg ?

[AceWrigley]

A 1-2-3 4th inning. My first time to see Winder pitch. He's not extra sharp, but his pitches look tough. Also, he looks real comfortable using all parts of the strike zone, especially inside.

[MadHits]

Winder and Ryan are so fun to watch. Work fast and challenge hitters, trust your stuff and defense. Ober too really.

[PDX Twin]

2 minutes ago, Danchat said:

Don't want to jinx him, but man does Winder look like the real deal. Can't take him out of the rotation when he's pitching this well.

Well, TD member Unwinder doesn't seem to be on the site tonight. He might have a different opinion!

[Buffy the Twins Fan]

I love the hustle from Larnach

[RickOShea]

Just now, Buffy the Twins Fan said:

I love the hustle from Larnach

It's his speed that is lacking.

[AceWrigley]

Pache with some cache.

[chaderic20]

Tip of the cap to Pache for chasing that down

[MadHits]

Wow great catch Pache?

[Sielk]

Man, Winder looks even better than I had dared to hope. And I had really high hopes for him.

Before the season, I thought Winder was the pitching prospect with the fewest question marks, someone who was basically ready to be plugged into the rotation.

Love to see what he is doing now.

[PDX Twin]

Just now, AceWrigley said:

Pache with some cache.

I was cringing. If Byron makes that catch, he's likely to be on the IL for 6 weeks.

[Sielk]

Poor Celestino. That was a robbery. He is another player that looks much improved, though. 

[MadHits]

Winder KKKKKKK

[PDX Twin]

Winder looks right at home against Oakland. Maybe because he's used to pitching against AAA batters.

[Unwinder]

Just got here a half inning ago. Looks like Winder is dealing. What'd I miss?

[MadHits]

Winder KKKKKKKK