ALDS Game 1 thread: Twins (Ober) v ASTROS (Verlander), 10/7@3:45pm CT

[SS MagicMark]

Plonk coming in clutch with the glove there. 

[rwilfong86]

I thought that was an easy out for Wallner

[howeda7]

Why was Wallner playing so far in left center there?

[Aggies7]

Maybe if we could combine Ryan, Ober and Maeda, we could have a solid pitcher. But individually, no

[Parfigliano]

Just now, rwilfong86 said:

I thought that was an easy out for Wallner

Me too.

[RpR]

2 minutes ago, howeda7 said:

Why was Wallner playing so far in left center there?

He is not the best outfielder.

His speed does not make up for slow start.

[insagt1]

Maeda is not sharp today. Think its time to sit him down. This game has gotten away from the Twins.

[howeda7]

Just now, RpR said:

He is not the best outfielder.

AJ explained it with the weird Houston OF. Still sucks. 

[Squirrel]

4 minutes ago, howeda7 said:

Ugh. Get Paddock up. 

Is Paddock on the roster?

[PDX Twin]

Just now, RpR said:

He is not the best outfielder.

True, but positioning is not his job. Boston couldn't have gotten there from where he was set up.

[rwilfong86]

If the score holds and it's a loss, don't forget we have Lopez and Gray for the next 2 games so hope isn't lost. 

[howeda7]

Just now, Squirrel said:

Is Paddock on the roster?

Yes. 

[Aggies7]

Welp let’s get ‘em tomorrow

[IndianaTwin]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

Is Paddock on the roster?

Yes. And warming. 

[USAFChief]

As we knew going in, this is a deep and good Houston lineup.

They're going to score runs.

It's up to the Twins to drive in runs or go home..

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

Is Paddock on the roster?

Yes.

[BomboRivera1]

I know it's only the 5th, but I'm not seeing the path to victory here.  We're not getting to Verlander, once he's settled in it's all over until you can get him out of the game.  Only chance is if we can get him out soon (not likely) and one of their relievers melts down.

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

Is Paddock on the roster?

Who is Paddock?

[glunn]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

Is Paddock on the roster?

Yes, and was warming up.

[PDX Twin]

Yup. I'm done for today. I'll try again tomorrow, but against the best LHP around, I'm not optimistic.

[tony&rodney]

11 minutes ago, JDBrocks said:

Eddie with a rough game

Base running mistake, yes. Turns out it didn't matter though, right? What else?

I'm not thinking a leadoff walk to start the game and a ringing double plus a long at bat before striking out sounds rough.

[Hashim]

Welp. This game is over. It always going to be tough to beat them at home with Verlander but we made it too easy for them. Got take your chances when you have them. Stop blaming the umpires. 

[Squirrel]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

Welp let’s get ‘em tomorrow

Face it … getting past Houston always was going to be tough … but … it’s not over til it’s over … 

I got nothing else 

[Parfigliano]

Time for the Met Verlander to show up

[glunn]

Verlander has thrown 78 pitches. Let's get him out this inning then taste the soft underbelly of the Houston pen,

[TWTwinsFan]

its 6AM here in Taiwan, I think its time to get some sleep

[IndianaTwin]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Who is Paddock?

Actually, if I’m not mistaken, Who is the first baseman. 

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Who is Paddock?

Auto correct

[Aggies7]

Just now, glunn said:

Verlander has thrown 78 pitches. Let's get him out this inning then taste the soft underbelly of the Houston pen,

Sad when you realize he threw almost 30 in the first 

[glunn]

I wish Lewis had been more patient there.  Same for Kepler.