Opening Day: Twins (Ryan) vs Orioles (Rodgers); 3/26/26, 2:05 pm CDT

[Vanimal46]

20 minutes ago, ashbury said:

[The Great Hambino]

38 minutes ago, Patzky said:

Where is Peter?

Currently arguing with TC Bear over who gets the top bunk in their bedroom they share under the bleachers at Target Field

[jorgenswest]

I don’t think it is wise to start Caratini. He might get two at bats against the lefty but later in the game against a right handed pitcher he won’t be the best option. Clemens and Larnach are both better hitters against a right handed pitcher. Is Shelton willing to pinch hit for his back up catcher in a key last third of the game at bat? If so then I am OK with Caratini starting. Until I see it though I think starting him with Jeffers is a bad idea.

I also think it is good to have a couple of left handed bats in the line up to keep a lefty from getting into a rhythm. At bats are not independent events with the answer in a spreadsheet. Having to shift pitch mix for a lefty might make the location for the next right handed batter not quite as sharp. That next right handed bat might have a better chance to do some damage.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

5 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

[RpR]

By chance I just tuned into the Pirates-Mets game and the first batter for the Pirates literally hit a quite reduced bat speed,  Texas Leaguer to open the game.

THAT is some thing some one should teach the Twins players to do

Of course the next batter hit a home run on his third pitch.

[Parfigliano]

1 hour ago, Patzky said:

Where is Peter?

Working himself into an apoplectic rage about a possible 1 run loss.

[The Great Hambino]

Elsewhere, Oneil Cruz is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad inning

[USAFChief]

1 hour ago, ashbury said:

Without question, this game tonight is a Must Win situation.  And the key will be getting off to a hot start in the first inning.  Excuses will not be tolerated.  No pressure, though.  

Did the Twins sleep at Camden Yards last night?

 

Edit: first ninja of the year. That didn't take long. Thanks a lot hambimo. 

Edited March 26 by USAFChief

[Parfigliano]

1 hour ago, C-Gangster said:

Who do you guys got for twins first homer?

I got either Buck Or keesh

Caratini.

[Mike Sixel]

First of 76 wins.....

[USAFChief]

22 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Working himself into an apoplectic rage about a possible 1 run loss...

...against the big city Orioles.

[Vanimal46]

6 minutes ago, The Great Hambino said:

Elsewhere, Oneil Cruz is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad inning

I did not have Paul Skenes getting tagged for 5 runs in the 1st inning on my bingo card today.

Side note, the Pirates defense may be the worst collection of players in years. 

[USAFChief]

1 hour ago, C-Gangster said:

Who do you guys got for twins first homer?

I got either Buck Or keesh

Larnach.

 

[Parfigliano]

6 minutes ago, The Great Hambino said:

Elsewhere, Oneil Cruz is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad inning

As a NYM fan I applaud his play.  Also enjoying Skenes .3 IP 5 ER 37 pitch opening day.

[Mike Sixel]

1 minute ago, Vanimal46 said:

I did not have Paul Skenes getting tagged for 5 runs in the 1st inning on my bingo card today.

Side note, the Pirates defense may be the worst collection of players in years. 

This is why fielding percentage is an awful stat....

[C-Gangster]

2 Hours and 5 minutes away LETS GO TWINS

[The Great Hambino]

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

This is why fielding percentage is an awful stat....

Think about how different Skenes' ERA becomes if making an awful read or losing the ball in the sun with no sunglasses is considered an error

[Parfigliano]

3 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

I did not have Paul Skenes getting tagged for 5 runs in the 1st inning on my bingo card today.

Side note, the Pirates defense may be the worst collection of players in years. 

1st one third inning.  That will mess up Skene's  ERA good and hard.

[C-Gangster]

Cant wait for the Joe Ryan Experience! It should be a good one!

Edited March 26 by C-Gangster

[C-Gangster]

I would like to thank every one here for allowing me to be able to start these game threads for you guys! I love this community and value every single one of you and thankyou guys here we go for another 162!

[ashbury]

1 hour ago, C-Gangster said:

Also I need Keeshcal to clutch up for my fantasy team. I Need this win against my brother. 

Oops, responded to wrong post.

[ashbury]

1 hour ago, C-Gangster said:

Who do you guys got for twins first homer?

I got either Buck Or keesh

Wallner in the eighth inning of a 7-1 loss.

[C-Gangster]

3 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Wallner in the eighth inning of a 7-1 loss.

Wouldnt mind A Royce Home Run

[ashbury]

2 minutes ago, C-Gangster said:

Wouldnt mind A Royce Home Run

Wouldn't mind a meaningful HR by Wallner to key a 7-1 win, neither.  IYKYK.

[C-Gangster]

Just now, ashbury said:

Wouldn't mind a meaningful HR by Wallner to key a 7-1, neither.  IYKYK.

Personally would love a HR by Wallner too get his bat going.

 

[C-Gangster]

Tyler O Neils opening day Home run streak ends today!

Edited March 26 by C-Gangster

[C-Gangster]

4 minutes ago, C-Gangster said:

Tyler O Neils opening day Home run streak ends today!

[Mike Sixel]

15 minutes ago, ashbury said:

Wallner in the eighth inning of a 7-1 loss.

And it will somehow be his fault it doesn't matter...

[C-Gangster]

Anyone watching the pregame?

[Patzky]

30 minutes ago, C-Gangster said:

Cant wait for the Joe Ryan Experience! It should be a good one!

I hope it surpasses the Logan Webb and Paul Skenes experiences.