Game Thread: Twins (Ryan) @ Braves (Elder), 6/27/23 @ 6:20 CT

[Shaitan]

If ATL continues their pace for 13.5 errors today, the Twins still have a chance.

[Shaitan]

Imagine how long this game would be without a pitch clock.

[Parfigliano]

Correa OPS now below .700

[Dave Borton]

Changed that dial to KC/Cleve.

Tito was  not feeling well, KC staff attended him, and he was taken to the hospital. No further details. History is GI and blood-clotting.

[Nine of twelve]

10 minutes ago, Tlaker said:

I am out….. have better things to do.

I'm at home, and I'm sure I have better things to do, too.

[gil4]

1 minute ago, Nine of twelve said:

I'm at home, and I'm sure I have better things to do, too.

Sad thing is I don't

[RickOShea]

Twins need to pick up their play and get a tougher image.  Maybe a name change like, the TC Wagner Group.  Oh wait, they retreated too,

[Blyleven2011]

Say it ain't so joe ...

I'm going to go get drunk ...

[CRF]

I think the "My Guy" from Luther is warming up in our pen. 

[RickOShea]

Just now, CRF said:

I think the "My Guy" from Luther is warming up in our pen. 

I can't stand that commercial.  You know how many tv screens I've cracked, watching that ad?

[CRF]

Just now, RickOShea said:

I can't stand that commercial.  You know how many tv screens I've cracked, watching that ad?

That can get kinda spendy. I just throw a foam brick at the tv. Saves money that way.

[Blyleven2011]

1 minute ago, RickOShea said:

I can't stand that commercial.  You know how many tv screens I've cracked, watching that ad?

I'd take that Luther guy to pitch over pagan  

[jkcarew]

15 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Correa OPS now below .700

He’s raised his OPS so far in this game…but, yes.

Currently ‘enjoying’ a season where his BABiP is about 65 points below his career average. A lot of pretty well stuck balls finding gloves.

[RickOShea]

Just now, CRF said:

That can get kinda spendy. I just throw a foam brick at the tv. Saves money that way.

Thanks, does Menards sell a wheelbarrow full of foam bricks?

[SwainZag]

Just now, jkcarew said:

He’s raised his OPS so far in this game…but, yes.

Currently ‘enjoying’ a season where is BABiP is about 65 points below his career average. A lot of pretty well stuck balls finding gloves.

He has been hitting the ball hard, BABIP should normalize.  But until then the outs kinda suck. 

[HokieRif]

Just checking in to tonight’s action… whatever IT is, Ryan doesn’t have it this evening

[RickOShea]

TACO Guy!

[Craig Arko]

First half scouting report: the likely Atl/TB World Series could be entertaining. 

[Kummel]

Ouch, just got a chance to tune in.  The Braves are arguably the toughest competition out there, this series is tough sledding for the Twins.

[Blyleven2011]

There's still plenty of game left  , 

Is it a winnable game  , not sure , been awhile since we scored  7 runs or more ...

[Parfigliano]

Why is Vasquez playing?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Three True Outcomes are:

Little league triple, big league double, and whats the third one? 🤣

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

Why is Vasquez playing?

To provide veteran presence and make sure Ryan locates his fastball and doesn’t give Atlanta a bunch of meatballs?

[RickOShea]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

Why is Vasquez playing?

1. Because he hits under .230

2. He has no power

3. He has no speed

4. Struggles on pitches in the dirt, cause he has no mobility

Wait,  what was the question?

[mrtwinsfan]

48 minutes ago, Danchat said:

Why is Kepler hitting ahead of Royce?!

Rocco dont care about about what we think,  look at the order  L-R- ALL THE WAY TO THE 9TH SPOT

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

To provide veteran presence and make sure Ryan locates his fastball and doesn’t give Atlanta a bunch of meatballs?

You want veteran presence? Put Carew  and Oliva on opposite ends of the bench.

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Rocco dont care about about what we think,  look at the order  L-R- ALL THE WAY TO THE 9TH SPOT

K before R,  Geez. don't you know your alphabet? LOL

[CRF]

If CC could crush one, we'd be right back in this game.

[Parfigliano]

Gallo out in kickball

[RickOShea]

Elder's a sinkerball pitcher. Perkins says he's been struggling with his control.  Am I missing something?