Phillies (Wheeler) v Twins (Woods-Richardson); 7/23 @ 6:40pm CT

[Squirrel]

Okay, Twins … you got it started last night, can you keep it going? It’s gonna be a tough one, but I will be cheering you on! Go Twins!

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Big opportunity for Sim. He's kept the Twins in nearly every game he's started - the Phillies will be the biggest challenge to date especially because runs are going to be really hard to come by against Wheeler.

[Squirrel]

1 hour ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Big opportunity for Sim. He's kept the Twins in nearly every game he's started - the Phillies will be the biggest challenge to date especially because runs are going to be really hard to come by against Wheeler.

In baseball, anything can happen. I hope we have a strong showing tonight, win or lose, I think that’s about the most I can hope for. It’s going to be a tough, just hope we can keep it close.

[ashbury]

4 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

It’s going to be a tough, just hope we can keep it close.

I just hope the league doesn't decide on contraction for the Twins franchise after the debacle tonight.

[USAFChief]

According to Phillies Daily*, Wheeler is expected to top out at 80-85 pitches tonight.

Work some counts and get him out of the game early.

 

Also, pitch your *** off, Simeon. Are we clear? Are we CLEAR??

 

*possibly not actual name of site

[Squirrel]

28 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Also, pitch your *** off, Simeon. Are we clear? Are we CLEAR??

SIR, YES SIR!

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

50 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

According to Phillies Daily*, Wheeler is expected to top out at 80-85 pitches tonight.

Work some counts and get him out of the game early.

 

Also, pitch your *** off, Simeon. Are we clear? Are we CLEAR??

 

*possibly not actual name of site

Good find on the pitch count. Ideally, you have him out by the 4th-5th inning and its a close game.

[USAFChief]

26 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

SIR, YES SIR!

Sorry, incorrect.

"Crystal" is the answer we were looking for.

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Sorry, incorrect.

"Crystal" is the answer we were looking for.

Ick

[Parfigliano]

5 hours ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Big opportunity for Sim. He's kept the Twins in nearly every game he's started - the Phillies will be the biggest challenge to date especially because runs are going to be really hard to come by against Wheeler.

Im counting on Wheeler throwing one of his bad Met games tonight.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

12 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Im counting on Wheeler throwing one of his bad Met games tonight.

That would be fantastic...

[umterp23]

So going to be tough is comment vibe for tonight's game.  Let's look at 24 hours ago:

Suarez going in to game 10W - 4L , ERA 2.76 , 112 K's END RESULT was a WIN for Twins

Wheeler going in to game 10W - 4L. ERA 2.70, 126K's END RESULT TBD

Wheeler now will face a stronger Lefty Batting lineup tonight with the proverbial Right hand bench on deck when we get to Lefty bullpen.

I like my chances just as much as last night vs the best record in baseball.  SWR can hold them to 3 runs or so and lets roll the dice.

Go TWINS

[Joe Schmitt]

Work some counts and get him out of the game early.
I support this message.  Please for the love of god work the counts.  

[cmoss84]

5 hours ago, Squirrel said:

SIR, YES SIR!

I will accept that answer, but you should have typed it like one of my favorite posters here. Matt Capps' uncle..."All Capps."

I HEAR that person in their posts!

 

[cmoss84]

I like the working the count angle...and I'm sure we will. But Wheeler will probably be working on fastball command...a lot. Pick out a cookie and hammer it...if he is off.

 

[USAFChief]

Who starts Wednesday's game?

Dobnak would be on regular rest...

 

Uffda

[Joe Schmitt]

didn't we have a volunteer willing to post from the mound?

[Schmoeman5]

16 minutes ago, Joe Schmitt said:

didn't we have a volunteer willing to post from the mound?

Yes indeed. Not sure who it was. Parfigliano maybe. 

[TwinsCD]

I just hope both teams have fun.  But hope it's miserable for any Philthy fans in attendance....get a bad walleye sandwich or something.

[Craig Arko]

 

[Craig Arko]

 

[wabene]

Sweet ^^^ reinforcements on the way!

[Parfigliano]

49 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Who starts Wednesday's game?

Dobnak would be on regular rest...

 

Uffda

Dobnak for the win!!!

[Parfigliano]

34 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

Yes indeed. Not sure who it was. Parfigliano maybe. 

They havent called so I might be being passed over for Dobnak.

[Doctor Gast]

DET just took the lead 2-1 over CLE

[wabene]

I got bottom of the 4th DET 2 CLE 2. Detroit used an opener for 1.2 scoreless.

[gregens]

23 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

They havent called so I might be being passed over for Dobnak.

I think you still get the start, but they don't want to announce it too early... You how how your nerves get before a big start.

[Jocko87]

Just now, gregens said:

I think you still get the start, but they don't want to announce it too early... You how how your nerves get before a big start.

The taxi ride across town is enough to get his stomach in his throat.

[mrtwinsfan]

We are watching the 2 best records in baseball at Target field tonight, since the 3rd week of April,   all the crazy ups and downs we enjoy watching our hometown 9 ,    Gotta give the boys Credit,  and Rocco you get a little credit little even,  Go Twins 

[Jocko87]

3 hours ago, Joe Schmitt said:

Work some counts and get him out of the game early.
I support this message.  Please for the love of god work the counts.  

This is certainly one of their skills, should setup nice.

9 pitch first at bat...