Game Thread: Rangers (Scherzer) v Twins (Ryan), 8/26 @ 6:15pm CT

[Vanimal46]

38 minutes ago, davidborton said:

Our street in Como Park is jammed with you guys. 

I don’t know why people want to try getting that close with their own vehicles! I parked at a place with a shuttle and it was a breeze getting in and out. 

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, Vanimal46 said:

If you wanted to drink beer there, you might as well order 2 then get back in line. 

Wouldn't that be the same no matter where you're at?

[Dave Borton]

6 minutes ago, Nine of twelve said:

drier air is more dense and provides more air resistance

That is a good bar bet with some loudmouth at the rail.

[Dave Borton]

5 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

I parked at a place with a shuttle and it was a breeze getting in and out.

Though we live in Como Park, we drive to the Presbyterian church on Larpenteur and shuttle in and out. Will do enough walking at the Fair; needn't walk to the gate.

[Vanimal46]

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Wouldn't that be the same no matter where you're at?

Not at places with food on a stick. Too many things too few hands!

[PDX Twin]

Scherzer on track for a 252-pitch shutout.

[Dave Borton]

1 hour ago, rwilfong86 said:

Looks like Cleveland is gonna lose, if the Twins win they will be up 7 games I believe

They lost -- Cleve and Texas seem determined to puke up their chances.

[Vanimal46]

1 minute ago, davidborton said:

Though we live in Como Park, we drive to the Presbyterian church on Carpenter and shuttle in and out. Will do enough walking at the Fair; needn't walk to the gate.

I got 13k steps just at the fair. It’s the only way I am justifying eating what I did today. 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

20 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

No. 

Thanks'

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Garver!!!!

 

Oh, right...

[mrtwinsfan]

16 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

If Ryan keeps the ball in the Park for 5-6 innings,  is what he needs,   No moe Batting Practice  Homers

[Nine of twelve]

7 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

I don’t know why people want to try getting that close with their own vehicles! I parked at a place with a shuttle and it was a breeze getting in and out. 

If you arrive very early park very close. Otherwise the shuttle is the way to go. 

[USAFChief]

It's early, but so far the only thing Ryan can throw for a strike is a FB.

Even the 1st inning. 

[CRF]

Joe with the long ball again. 

[Dave Borton]

Gotta' love Chicago.

2 people shot at last night's game.

"Two people attending a Major League Baseball game were shot at Guaranteed Rate Field Stadium in Chicago on Friday night, officials said."

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/us/chicago-white-sox-baseball-game-shooting.html

 

 

[USAFChief]

Nice relay

[Guest]

Joe Ryan experience is back in full swing, hopefully mad max’s pitch count gets too high or this will be a long day.

 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Grossman!!

 

Oops.

 

Nice outfield assist!

[CRF]

Great relay by CC. Rocket arm!

[AlwaysinModeration]

Just now, CRF said:

Great relay by CC. Rocket arm!

CC sprinted over from SS while Polanco ran to second so that Correa could make that relay.  Amazing play.

[AlwaysinModeration]

For some reason, Matt Wallner reminds me of AJ Pierzynski.

[joefish]

That was an interesting and great relay play.

 Polanco could not have gotten that runner at home.

[IndianaTwin]

Congrats to Herr Kepler.

Not only was Max’s home run last night a milestone, at career No. 150, but it gave him 449 career RBIs, moving him past Glenn Hubbard to become the all-time leader among players born in Germany.

He has long been the career leader in homers, topping second (Mike Blowers, 78) and third (Hubbard) combined. 

He’s also passed good old Pretzels Getzein for second among hitters in bWAR and is within about .6 of Hubbard for first. Pretzels also picked up a good number of bWAR on the hill. 

[Jocko87]

5 minutes ago, AlwaysinModeration said:

CC sprinted over from SS while Polanco ran to second so that Correa could make that relay.  Amazing play.

2 minutes ago, joefish said:

That was an interesting and great relay play.

 Polanco could not have gotten that runner at home.

I bet they have that rotation setup just for that reason.  Good coaching too.

[RpR]

32 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

There's a fine line between plate discipline and excessive passivity. 

Julien takes too many called strikes.

He had the home run last night but the other four were strike outs.

[mrtwinsfan]

33 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

There's a fine line between plate discipline and excessive passivity. 

Julien takes too many called strikes.

Concur --remember  all the Talk about Julien Leading the Minors in Walks, ive said it b4 he needs to  be reminded alot ,   Julien   This is the big boys ,  gotta adjust, ,He just did, Nice 2b

[Richie the Rally Goat]

1 hour ago, davidborton said:

Our street in Como Park is jammed with you guys. 

You live in the park?

[mrtwinsfan]

W.T.hell Polo,   advance your Mate

[UpstateNewYorker]

15 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Congrats to Herr Kepler.

Not only was Max’s home run last night a milestone, at career No. 150, but it gave him 449 career RBIs, moving him past Glenn Hubbard to become the all-time leader among players born in Germany.

He has long been the career leader in homers, topping second (Mike Blowers, 78) and third (Hubbard) combined. 

He’s also passed good old Pretzels Getzein for second among hitters in bWAR and is within about .6 of Hubbard for first. Pretzels also picked up a good number of bWAR on the hill. 

Apparently Pretzels Getzein had a pretty odd curveball back in the 1800s. From Wikipedia:

During his career, Getzien drew acclaim for his curveball. Getzien's version of the pitch was sometimes referred to as the "pretzel curve."^[5][8]Sporting Life described Getzien's unusual delivery as follows: "In delivering his 'pretzels' 'Getz' faces third base with one foot in either corner of the lower end of the box. Bending the left knee slightly, he draws his right arm well back. Then, straightening up quickly, he slides the left foot forward with a characteristic little skip, and, bringing his arm around with a swift overhand swing, drives the ball in at a lively pace."

[Richie the Rally Goat]

Kep!