Game Thread: Twins @ Marlins, 4/4/23 @ 5:40 CT

[ashbury]

"There's so few pitchers like this.". Prepare to hear these words from Dick over and over this season.

[Schmoeman5]

Pitchers like Alcantara put to rest the myth of pitching the 3rd time through the order. It's as mental as it is physical. The pitchers know they have that lifeline. Give up a hit and they know they're done.. And that's what seperates him makes guys like him aces. They have the mental toughness to grind it out. I love watching guys like him work.

[USAFChief]

2 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

We are watching  the best pitcher we will see all year

I know the results are there, but I haven't been all that impressed. 

There have been pitches to hit.

[mrtwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Dislike! I think we’ve pushed the envelope enough this game 🙂

Miami--- nice SAND beaches, 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

We are watching  the best pitcher we will see all year

Yeah Alcantara has been good, too

🤣

[Squirrel]

Just now, Schmoeman5 said:

Pitchers like Alcantara put to rest the myth of pitching the 3rd time through the order. It's as mental as it is physical. The pitchers know they have that lifeline. Give up a hit and they know they're done.. And that's what seperates him makes guys like him aces. They have the mental toughness to grind it out. I love watching guys like him work.

I don’t think that dispels the myth at all. Alcantara is an ace pitcher, not just a good pitcher, let alone average or below like we had last year 

[mrtwinsfan]

Does Moran ever not walk at least 1

[USAFChief]

3 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Does Moran ever not walk at least 1

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/moranjo01.shtml

 

Had to check, but Yes.

[stringer bell]

Alcantara is a fine pitcher, without question. The Twins' plan was to go after Alcantara early in the count and it didn't work and allowed the Cy Young pitcher to go for a complete game shutout. There were some hittable pitches, but he never really was threatened (so far).

[Schmoeman5]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

I don’t think that dispels the myth at all. Alcantara is an ace pitcher, not just a good pitcher, let alone average or below like we had last year 

I don't think I said anything about last year. What about this year. 5 starts. Lopez went 5.1

[jkcarew]

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I know the results are there, but I haven't been all that impressed. 

There have been pitches to hit.

Kind of a throwback. Not dominant looking, even last year he was below league average in K%. But he seems to change speeds while staying ahead in the count and keeping people off balance.

[wsnydes]

3 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

I don’t think that dispels the myth at all. Alcantara is an ace pitcher, not just a good pitcher, let alone average or below like we had last year 

Agreed.  The myth isn't a myth for a good number of pitchers.  Guys like Alcantara are the exception, which is why they're special.

[mrtwinsfan]

4 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Does Moran ever not walk at least 1

My Negativity is paying off    2-2

[LA Vikes Fan]

It's almost fun to watch someone as good as Alcantara pitch. Moran, not so much. He needs to throw more strikes or he is hte 8th man in the bullpen. Maeda wasn't great, but not bad. almost gives one hope.  

[Schmoeman5]

Just now, Schmoeman5 said:

I don't think I said anything about last year. What about this year. 5 starts. Lopez went 5.1

Mahle Maeda and Gray went 5 and Ryan 6

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

It would be fun to see Arraez bat again in the bottom of the 9th

ahem

AHEM HINT HINT 

Because the Twins need 1 run to tie the game 

IT WOULD BE FUN TO SEE ARRAEZ BAT AGAIN IN THE 9TH

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Get Larnach on base and let’s see a Buxton pinch run sighting 

[mrtwinsfan]

get it to Galallieo

[MABB1959]

Bring in Buxton!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I thought Manfred banned that infielder up the middle 

[ashbury]

Fitting end.  Kudos Mr Alcantara.

[FlyingFinn]

Good news - Kepler hit in the cage tonight. Nothing wrong with Maeda. This according to the radio broadcasters.

[mrtwinsfan]

12:10   Tomorrow  gang   Lets come home 5-1    

[Danchat]

Holy cow, was that a 2 hour game? Alcantara only needed 100 pitches to throw a complete game shutout? Dang, I'm impressed. I am loving these quick games.

[Squirrel]

5 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

Mahle Maeda and Gray went 5 and Ryan 6

Their first starts of the year. The majority of pitchers across MLB only went that far into the games. A few longer, but most not. If next month they are still only going 5-6, come talk to me and I’ll likely agree. Until then, I don’t think you’ve dispelled anything.

[ashbury]

4 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

It would be fun to see Arraez bat again in the bottom of the 9th

ahem

AHEM HINT HINT 

Because the Twins need 1 run to tie the game 

IT WOULD BE FUN TO SEE ARRAEZ BAT AGAIN IN THE 9TH

He would've come to bat had the Twins scored 10, too.  Just sayin.  Aim high.

[wsnydes]

So much for winning 'em all.😐

[stringer bell]

Two hour game.

[Beast]

I get guys need days off once in a while.  But it’s game 5 and Nick Gordon is leading off.

They clearly stopped short in the depth department.  This could be a problem again this year.

[LA Vikes Fan]

Sometimes you just need to congratulate the other guy. Alcantara was outstanding tonight. A couple of hard hit outs from Gordon and Miranda, a couple of decent singles, a nubber the other way, and very little else. Impressive.  

Maeda was decent or even a little better. Miami is a weak hitting team but Kenta looked like his old self. That's good to see. Not much else to report.