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

[Hashim]

2 minutes ago, Beast said:

Lol.  Everyone spent the whole lauding the decisions to throw the fly ball pitcher who can barely throw 90 against the one of the most prolific playoff studs in baseball history.

We are so overmatched it’s not even funny.

 

I see that. I thought he would do better than Joe Ryan but I guess I was wrong. He’s no different than Ryan. 

[Twodogs]

Dang I've seen a couple of Verlander's curve balls get called for strikes and they were just off the zone, I've seen a couple of Ober's pitches hit the line of the strike box, but they weren't called for strikes.  Is that Jeffers?  Seems like he stabs at the ball and even though it's a strike the blue calls it a ball??  

[JDBrocks]

Just now, Twodogs said:

Dang I've seen a couple of Verlander's curve balls get called for strikes and they were just off the zone, I've seen a couple of Ober's pitches hit the line of the strike box, but they weren't called for strikes.  Is that Jeffers?  Seems like he stabs at the ball and even though it's a strike the blue calls it a ball??  

Jeffers is not good at framing. He cost a strike reaching all the way across his body

[Parfigliano]

3 minutes ago, PDX Twin said:

And now we'll use up 3 innings of Maeda, followed by the bullpen just to finish losing this one?

Losing.  3 runs is nothing in this postage stamp sized stadium.  It's also bland.  No personality.  

[JDBrocks]

Just now, Hashim said:

God Ober has been a complete disappointment. Might as well have started Ryan. Pathetic pitching. 

He’s been more accurate than Verlander. Twins aren’t capitalizing offensively and the Astros are

[Hashim]

2 minutes ago, Blyleven2011 said:

It's not over yet , Twins need to capitalize on the opportunities  , 2 double plays and a mistake on the bases ...

They need to right the shop and play smart ...

Let's g Twins  ...

It’s over when Ober’s giving up BP home runs and can barely hit 92 mph. 

[glunn]

Moderator note -- I have had to hide some posts involving personal attacks on people who are being very negative.  If this does not stop then the mods will need to impose some posting bans.

[JDBrocks]

lol verducci getting a Phish song in the interview

[Hashim]

Just now, JDBrocks said:

He’s been more accurate than Verlander. Twins aren’t capitalizing offensively and the Astros are

He’s given up 2 bp home runs. 

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, JDBrocks said:

Jeffers is not good at framing. He cost a strike reaching all the way across his body

The pitch was that far off target. The alternative to reaching across his body was to let it go and hit the ump in the shin.

[JDBrocks]

Just now, Hashim said:

He’s given up 2 bp home runs. 

Cool.

[tony&rodney]

1 minute ago, Hashim said:

It’s over when Ober’s giving up BP home runs and can barely hit 92 mph. 

Ober is a hellava good pitcher. Even Sandy Koufax gave up a few home runs. The Twins need to score, that's all.

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, glunn said:

Moderator note -- I have had to hide some posts involving personal attacks on people who are being very negative.  If this does not stop then the mods will need to impose some posting bans.

The overly negative need to dial it back, and those commenting on the overly negative need to stop. Please.

[CoastiePilot08]

Ober made one mistake pitch. got punished. 
 

verlander has made a couple and they haven’t punished it. 
 

C4 got a middle middle and couldn’t drive it. 

[Aggies7]

The second half power surge picked a poor time to black out

[Twodogs]

1 minute ago, Hashim said:

It’s over when Ober’s giving up BP home runs and can barely hit 92 mph. 

I mean Verlander is sitting at 94, that's not much different.  Just need to hit the right spots.  

[CoastiePilot08]

Wallner looking overmatched 

[USAFChief]

We let Verlander off the hook, now he's gonna go 7. Book it.

[rwilfong86]

Just now, tony&rodney said:

Ober is a hellava good pitcher. Even Sandy Koufax gave up a few home runs. The Twins need to score, that's all.

You're right. He made a couple bad pitches to 2 veteran Astros hitters who didn't miss.

[Hashim]

Just now, JDBrocks said:

Cool.

Literally the only good hitters they have are Altuve, Alavarez, and Tucker, and he’s not been careful with them. You can’t let those guys beat you. 

[Aggies7]

Postseason has always been about taking advantage of opportunities. And always will be.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Just now, USAFChief said:

We let Verlander off the hook, now he's gonna go 7. Book it.

Sure feels that way. 

[Brock Beauchamp]

1 minute ago, Hashim said:

Literally the only good hitters they have are Altuve, Alavarez, and Tucker, and he’s not been careful with them. You can’t let those guys beat you. 

Pretty sure the Astros had the best offense in the second half of the season. 

[mrtwinsfan]

8 minutes ago, Twodogs said:

Dang I've seen a couple of Verlander's curve balls get called for strikes and they were just off the zone, I've seen a couple of Ober's pitches hit the line of the strike box, but they weren't called for strikes.  Is that Jeffers?  Seems like he stabs at the ball and even though it's a strike the blue calls it a ball??  

Does that alot ,  more than other catchers

[rwilfong86]

Let's see what Kenta can do now

[howeda7]

12 minutes ago, PDX Twin said:

And now we'll use up 3 innings of Maeda, followed by the bullpen just to finish losing this one?

3 Maeda, 2 Paddock or Pagan. No reason to burn anyone else. 

[mrtwinsfan]

3 minutes ago, CoastiePilot08 said:

Wallner looking overmatched 

And Kiroloff

[JDBrocks]

1 minute ago, Hashim said:

Literally the only good hitters they have are Altuve, Alavarez, and Tucker, 

Mmmmk

[Parfigliano]

Need 4 shut down innings Maeda

[Parfigliano]

4 minutes ago, CoastiePilot08 said:

Wallner looking overmatched 

Over anxious