Game Thread: Twins (Ober) v Rockies (Sutter), 10/1 @ 2:10pm CT

[Squirrel]

Last game of the regular season … it’s been filled with highs and lows, but I’m glad it’s not over yet for the Twins. Win Twins!

 

[PDX Twin]

No Taylor against LHP?

[USAFChief]

Kuechel to IL with "calf injury." Alcala activated. Celestino DFA'd to make 40 man room.

 

[Schmoeman5]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Kuechel to IL with "calf injury." Alcala activated. Celestino DFA'd to make 40 man room.

 

Those 80 pitches must have over exerted his calf. Good thing it didn't damage the beard.

[FlyingFinn]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Celestino DFA'd to make 40 man room.

 

Oh, I hadn't heard that last part. Figured that would happen this winter anyway.

MLB must not investigate phantom injuries either.

[ziggy]

Mrs Z and I will be attending the game in Denver. It is very windy today, warm and dry air.  Take the over on 13 total runs scored!

[Dave Borton]

Going to have Astros/Snakes on the radio. Don't want to see those boys w/6 shooters come to town.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/astros-vs-d-backs/2023/10/01/716358/preview

Home/Away

39-42

/ 50-30

[lecroy24fan]

Hmm a much different lineup than the Twins posted on X.

[PDX Twin]

2 minutes ago, lecroy24fan said:

Hmm a much different lineup than the Twins posted on X.

That must have been the eX-lineup.

[lecroy24fan]

I just looked for it and the did post the new one as "Updated".

[CRF]

52 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Kuechel to IL with "calf injury." Alcala activated. Celestino DFA'd to make 40 man room.

 

I wonder what the baby cow did to him?

[Nine of twelve]

7 minutes ago, CRF said:

I wonder what the baby cow did to him?

Chief, how did you go about hacking into CRF's account?

[stringer bell]

Toronto is not starting Gausman against Tampa. I suspect they don't see much advantage to finishing with a #5 seed and facing Tampa Bay for three more games after finishing the season against them. 

[stringer bell]

I don't care if Ober gives up double digit runs or goes six no-hit innings. He's a starter in the second round. 

[Nine of twelve]

Houston up 2-0 after 2 batters. The 2 seed is within their reach with help from Seattle.

[Schmoeman5]

Tim Wakefield lost his battle with brain cancer. Just 57. He did a lot of community work. I would've never guessed he was #3 all time in wins for the Red Sox. Behind only Clemens and Cy Young. RIP Mr Wakefield

[stringer bell]

Jeffers took a foul ball in the upper leg. I wish they could have a third catcher for today. 

The Twins will lead MLB in strikeouts, both by their hitters and by their pitchers. They are 24 ahead of Toronto for pitcher strikeouts. Quite a turnaround for a staff that had for years been "pitch to contact".

[Nine of twelve]

It wouldn't surprise me if Dick Bremer retires before next season starts. He's 67 and the Twins' broadcast rights are highly uncertain. I think he's done a good job over the years; he is skilled at finding the sweet spot between unabashed fan and professional broadcaster.

[stringer bell]

I believe Suter is the only lefty reliever for the Rockies. The Twins can overload with their left handers now. 

[RpR]

It would be sweet if Kepler could finish the season with a Batting Average .260 or higher.

Small ball so far today; I wonder if this is Luplow's last chance to show if he stays during post season.

[stringer bell]

Rays up 4-0 on Blue Jays. I think it's going to be the Blue Jays vs. the Twins in Round 1.

[Old Twins Hat]

8-0 Rays.

4-0 Houston.

Toronto in trouble on the mound.  They will be throwing a lot of bullpen arms after maxing out the last couple games.

Twins catching some early breaks?

[Nine of twelve]

4 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Rays up 4-0 on Blue Jays. I think it's going to be the Blue Jays vs. the Twins in Round 1.

That gets a big "It depends".

[RickOShea]

Minnesota 21

Carolina 13

Final

[PDX Twin]

3 minutes ago, Old Twins Hat said:

8-0 Rays.

4-0 Houston.

Toronto in trouble on the mound.  They will be throwing a lot of bullpen arms after maxing out the last couple games.

Twins catching some early breaks?

I'm betting on lots of position players pitching today. They save the pitching staff and get their preferred matchup.

[GusGus11]

Bring on the Blue Jays

Only downsid eis they are the one opponent that set up their rotation

But they are easily the most beatable 

[Nine of twelve]

Rays 8, Jays 0.

Astros 5, Snakes 0. Arizona's traveling secretary currently securing travel to and lodging in Milwaukee.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

3 minutes ago, Nine of twelve said:

Rays 8, Jays 0.

Astros 5, Snakes 0. Arizona's traveling secretary currently securing travel to and lodging in Milwaukee.

And Miami cancelling their travel plans to play a one inning game in New York tomorrow 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

34 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

Tim Wakefield lost his battle with brain cancer. Just 57. He did a lot of community work. I would've never guessed he was #3 all time in wins for the Red Sox. Behind only Clemens and Cy Young. RIP Mr Wakefield

Very sad to hear it. Unsung hero of Boston's epic 2004 ALCS come back, taking the innings in game 3 blow out to preserve the bullpen.

Also if i recall his contract, it was an annually renewing 1 year mutual option., so he pitched for Boston as long as they both wanted to.. Somehow very elegant.

[Nine of twelve]

Just now, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

And Miami cancelling their travel plans to play a one inning game in New York tomorrow 

That game has already been canceled by MLB.