Braves (Mahle) vs Twins (Matthews): 08/18/26, 6:40 PM

[Church of Kreidler]

Just now, mrmpls said:

would like to see a small box diagram of where the infielders are playing when certain players are shifted for  -  t,v, guys rarely mention it

There's one that sort of does on Game Day, but I wouldn't say it does it well...

[HarmonK03]

1 minute ago, SE23 said:

That pitch down and away is death for Royce

The pitch was almost down the middle, a little low but in the strike zone.  I just want them to make Mahle work.

[Twindy]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

When the 3Bman is playing where the SS normally plays I wouldnt mind Larnach trying to drop one down the 3B line

Don’t forget the pitcher can field it over there, and besides that it’s really hard for these guys that never bunt to actually put a bat on the ball. When they do try it usually ends up in a miss or a pop-up that’s easily caught. I am all for taking an outside pitch and just poking it through the hole.

[Church of Kreidler]

Jeez, into the fifth after not even an hour... They are definitely speed running this game...

[mrmpls]

2 minutes ago, Twindy said:

Don’t forget the pitcher can field it over there, and besides that it’s really hard for these guys that never bunt to actually put a bat on the ball. When they do try it usually ends up in a miss or a pop-up that’s easily caught. I am all for taking an outside pitch and just poking it through the hole.

that it’s really hard for these guys that never bunt to actually put a bat on the ball.--   there afraid of looking bad--   PRACTICE IT ONCE IN AWHILE ,  Not illegal

[USAFChief]

3 minutes ago, Church of Kreidler said:

Jeez, into the fifth after not even an hour... They are definitely speed running this game...

Dollar dog night. Losing money EVERY MINUTE!!1!

[SE23]

Zebby's looking like a young Jim Palmer

[Church of Kreidler]

Just now, mrmpls said:

that it’s really hard for these guys that never bunt to actually put a bat on the ball.--   there afraid of looking bad--   PRACTICE IT ONCE IN AWHILE ,  Not illegal

But, a big hit! What if we could have done a big hit!

They wouldn't have, but by bunting they're losing the chance to get back to the dugout ASAP!

[Hubie29]

Hopefully Shelton knows when to pull Matthew's tonight. Usually he leaves him in about 4 batters too long. 

[mrmpls]

nice job Zebby,   Derek  start thinking about how long and pleez dont wait like last week,  close game manage it 

[Parfigliano]

Zebby is locked in.  Fastball is jumping and real bite in his breaking stuff.

[Peter]

Twins/zebby are looking great!!!

[USAFChief]

Best thing about Roden is his walk up music.

That's not a good thing, mind you. 

Edited August 19 by USAFChief

[Church of Kreidler]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Best thing about Roden is his walk up music.

What is it?

[HarmonK03]

We need innings from Zebby tonight, you can't keep running the bullpen out there for 4 innings every game.  Have someone loose, but manage this game not the previous games.  Shelty has actually done a pretty good job with the bullpen this year until the last few games.

[S Bart]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

Zebby is locked in.  Fastball is jumping and real bite in his breaking stuff.

They still need to be prepared for relief.  6th/7th innings ???

[SS MagicMark]

Just now, Church of Kreidler said:

What is it?

Roden, Roden, Roden

Get them dogies Roden

[mrmpls]

1 minute ago, Church of Kreidler said:

What is it?

[Patzky]

Insurance is a dirty word. 

[Patzky]

2 minutes ago, HarmonK03 said:

We need innings from Zebby tonight, you can't keep running the bullpen out there for 4 innings every game.  Have someone loose, but manage this game not the previous games.  Shelty has actually done a pretty good job with the bullpen this year until the last few games.

Since we know now that no runs will be had after the second inning we can plan accordingly. Should put the best defense out there.

[Church of Kreidler]

3 minutes ago, HarmonK03 said:

We need innings from Zebby tonight, you can't keep running the bullpen out there for 4 innings every game.  Have someone loose, but manage this game not the previous games.  Shelty has actually done a pretty good job with the bullpen this year until the last few games.

I mean, for all of those games he left the starter in longer than they should have. Agree we need innings from Zebby, but we needed innings from Kremer, Ober, and Taj too, and all of them we're left in too long over the Phillies series.

Edited August 19 by Church of Kreidler
needed an er

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, Church of Kreidler said:

What is it?

Its the music they play over the loudspeaker when he comes up to bat. But thats not important right now.

 

[Craig Arko]

2 minutes ago, Patzky said:

Insurance is a dirty word. 

Right up there with extended warranties.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Ugh. Bats better wake up because 2 runs isn't getting it done.

[Parfigliano]

7 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Zebby is locked in.  Fastball is jumping and real bite in his breaking stuff.

Hope I didn't jinx him

[S Bart]

7 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Best thing about Roden is his walk up music.

That's not a good thing, mind you. 

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[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

That sure did look fair...

[mrmpls]

anyone warming in the pen ?  in case

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Slow motion...super close.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Phew...