Game Thread: Twins (Ober) v Brewers (Rea), 6/14/23 @ 12:10 CT

[USAFChief]

5 minutes ago, Riverbrian said:

I'm kind of the Max Kepler of husbands and my wife is the Thad Lavine of whatever she is. 

No Value so she keeps rostering me. 

Maybe Check the expiration date on your contract, Max. Just sayin'

[wsnydes]

2 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Vázquez had about a four-game steak when he was hitting the ball hard. It seems to have played out.

mmmmm, steak...

[stringer bell]

I think Willi's string of base running success will run out soon.

[UpstateNewYorker]

1 minute ago, wsnydes said:

mmmmm, steak...

[stringer bell]

2 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

mmmmm, steak...

Streak, not steak.

[CRF]

3 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Vázquez had about a four-game steak when he was hitting the ball hard. It seems to have played out.

I'd venture to say his streak continues...he did get hit hard.

[stringer bell]

Kirilloff is due for a big fly.

[USAFChief]

Wouldn't be opposed to a 3 run Jimmie jack here.

[RickOShea]

"Hey Mr Willllllllson!!!!!!!

[wsnydes]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Wouldn't be opposed to a 3 run Jimmie jack here.

Nor I.  I may almost go as far as to encourage it.

[cHawk]

Dammit.

[stringer bell]

Good at-bat, bad luck.

[Riverbrian]

Back when I was playing basketball against my 3 year old son. 

When I was at the free throw line and the coach was going to sub me out of the game after. I'd miss that 2nd free throw on purpose to keep playing. 

Since Castro appears to be the designated pinch runner for Julien... Maybe he should avoid leading off the inning with a walk.  

[mrtwinsfan]

1 minute ago, stringer bell said:

Good at-bat, bad luck.

Again,  Kid has good at bats, fun to watch

[Mike Sixel]

Duran vs the top of the order makes sense. 

[wsnydes]

Big inning with the lineup turning over.  Good time to use Duran.

[Mike Sixel]

3 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Good at-bat, bad luck.

Despite what some here say, there is luck in the game....

[SwainZag]

Just now, Mike Sixel said:

Duran vs the top of the order makes sense. 

Ideal situation, Duran shuts them down in the 8th.  Twins add a couple in the bottom half, bring in Jax/Lopez to finish it out.

[CRF]

If Duran is getting the 8th...who gets the 9th? Or is Duran gonna go two?

[Riverbrian]

No Matter what happens. 

I support the use of Duran in the 8th inning. 

But at the same time... I know there will be hell to pay if someone coughs up the 9th. 

[Aggies7]

Not sure if I love using duran for two innings and then shelving him for a couple days.

[wsnydes]

Just now, CRF said:

If Duran is getting the 8th...who gets the 9th? Or is Duran gonna go two?

That would be my vote.

[Mortimerkenny21]

1 minute ago, CRF said:

If Duran is getting the 8th...who gets the 9th? Or is Duran gonna go two?

Depends on if we can score a couple more.

[stringer bell]

1 minute ago, CRF said:

If Duran is getting the 8th...who gets the 9th? Or is Duran gonna go two?

I'd prefer to have Duran available tomorrow, regardless of whether the Twins add on or not. Twelve pitches and out would seem to guarantee he'll be available tomorrow.

[wsnydes]

12 pitching inning.  Gotta love that.

[wsnydes]

I just want everyone to know that I'm a fan of insurance runs.

[cHawk]

Just now, wsnydes said:

12 pitching inning.  Gotta love that.

Tom Brady is pitching?! Or is it Aaron Rodgers?

[wsnydes]

Just now, cHawk said:

Tom Brady is pitching?! Or is it Aaron Rodgers?

No.

[Squirrel]

The uniforms today are my favorite

[stringer bell]

Take some pitches Royce.