Game Thread Twins vs Nationals 04/23/2023 1:10 Central Time

[USAFChief]

Just now, Schmoeman5 said:

Miranda then

Bingo. Next is Larnach.

[Mortimerkenny21]

Let's go Polanco. More runs please!

[USAFChief]

I like aggressive baserunning, but that was...questionable.

[Parfigliano]

Come on wild pitch

[mrtwinsfan]

Rocco ---- jeffers  5th  ?   i forgot Polanco is a Switch Hitter

[ashbury]

"They're all very pleased with his base running, now that he's safe."  LOL.  That's as close as you'll ever hear this broadcast crew come to criticizing a Twins player.

[Schmoeman5]

Just now, USAFChief said:

I like aggressive baserunning, but that was...questionable.

I agree

[CRF]

It sure is nice to have Polanco back!

[rwilfong86]

Polanco! x2!

[Mortimerkenny21]

7 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Which years did John Candy play for the Twins?

Don't hear much from John Candy these day's, he must lay pretty low.

[USAFChief]

2 out RBI. 

One of the keys to baseball.

[OvertheHill]

Polo showing up today. 

[ashbury]

Jorge, the straw that stirs the drink.

[ashbury]

Just now, Mortimerkenny21 said:

Don't hear much from John Candy these day's, he must lay pretty low.

Too Soon. ™

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Is Polanco getting his mojo back?

[Schmoeman5]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

2 out RBI. 

One of the keys to baseball.

Yes sir. But not to Brian Kenny

[CoastiePilot08]

Can we keep Ober and ship out Maeda or Mahle?

[OvertheHill]

2 minutes ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

Is Polanco getting his mojo back?

I sure hope so. He’s the closest thing to a “professional hitter” on the roster. 

[tony&rodney]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

I like aggressive baserunning, but that was...questionable.

Miranda didn't exactly run hard from the start and actually hesitates around second base. This is an example of the type of mistakes that can be eliminated. Yes, it is a really long season, but there is a noticeable difference between teams who push it and those who don't. I believe the Twins are trying to get better at base running but it is clearly not ingrained in practice.

[CRF]

I'm thinking we probably need a few more runs...just to be safe. 

[Twins_Fan_For_Life]

Just now, CoastiePilot08 said:

Can we keep Ober and ship out Maeda or Mahle?

I'm surprised Maeda not on IL

[sampleSizeOfOne]

7 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Bingo. Next is Larnach.

Hands off your cards, a bingo has been called. Can someone go over and read the numbers on Chief's card to confirm?

[rwilfong86]

Let's see which version of the bullpen shows up, the one that holds leads or the one that blows them.

[OptimisticTwinsFan]

Ober is a weak contact king. I also love the way he pitches inside of the strike zone with movement. I know that doesn't make 100% sense with some of the walks but he throws a lot of pitches that move from the middle to the zone to the corner instead of out of the strike zone and then tunnels pitches which I like. 

For those that don't like him, he's not an ace but I think he could be a great #4ish. 

[mrtwinsfan]

You gotta be kidding Rocco, Ober has looked very good last 3 innings,  

[USAFChief]

6 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Jorge, the straw that stirs the drink.

SIr, that's trademarked. Expect a call from my legal representation.

 

[CRF]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

You gotta be kidding Rocco, Ober has looked very good last 3 innings,  

I would have left him in to finish the inning. At least see if the next guy makes an out or not. Classic Rocco micro-managing again.

[ashbury]

11 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Bingo.

Bingo DeMoss?  Pretty good second baseman but before my time.

[CoastiePilot08]

As they say in the premier league, Baldelli Out. 

[Schmoeman5]

2 minutes ago, CRF said:

I would have left him in to finish the inning. At least see if the next guy makes an out or not. Classic Rocco micro-managing again.

He's got that chart and he follows it to a T.