All Things 2023 Minnesota Twins In-Season Thread

[howeda7]

If Ryan can't pitch deep into game 3, it's over.

If he gives up say 2-3 in the first, they probably pull him for Maeda.

 

[GopherWeatherGuy]

If he gives up say 2-3 in the first, they probably pull him for Maeda.

Like I said, if that's the case, it's over.

 

[GopherWeatherGuy]

Maybe? But I’m guessing Maeda stays in the bullpen. I’m usually wrong so take that for it’s worth.

They only used Maeda out of the bullpen once, and he threw more pitches than Gray that day and it was the last time either of them pitched. I saw that more as maintenance and setting up the pitchers for the postseason.

Ryan has been up and down all year, but he's still a solid, young 3rd starter. If he's on such a short leash, why wouldn't you just start Kenta?

It's possible they're also comfortable with Lopez on 3 days rest.

 

[howeda7]

Like I said, if that's the case, it's over.

The Twins have gone up 3-0 a few times in the 18 game losing streak.

 

[GopherWeatherGuy]

The Twins have gone up 3-0 a few times in the 18 game losing streak.

That’s not the problem. Using Ryan for only one inning and expecting Maeda/bullpen to give up nothing for the rest of an elimination game is the problem.

I don’t think there is any way the Twins would pull Ryan after 1 inning anyways unless he gave up more.

 

[TRF Guy]

Good start. Now let’s get an early run or 2

 

[TRF Guy]

Lewis with a 2 run bomb to get the Twins on the board in the first inning

 

[stocker08]

Royce Lewis two run shot in the first!

 

[TRF Guy]

And Correa watches 3 strikes without swinging the bat

 

[GophersInIowa]

Lewis with a 2 run bomb to get the Twins on the board in the first inning

He’s such a stud.

 

[TRF Guy]

He’s such a stud.

Rising super star for sure

 

[Spaulding!No!]

Meatsauce said the twins are hideous.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

He’s such a stud.

Rising super star for sure

WS winner on his resume within the next 3-4 years

 

[Gophers1992]

Awful strike 3 call on Julien. I will say this until I'm blue in the face - it's time for robot umps.

 

[GophersInIowa]

C’mon. Getting screwed by the umps already.

 

[TRF Guy]

Awful strike 3 call on Julien. I will say this until I'm blue in the face - it's time for robot umps.

Thing was 6 inches inside

 

[TRF Guy]

And now Lewis hits a solo bomb

 

[Gophers1992]

Royce is becoming a Twins legend as a rookie.

 

[tikited]

Wow!

 

[stocker08]

Royce hits another.....wow!

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Royce is becoming a Twins legend as a rookie.

Already is - setting the GS record in a season did that!

 

[Gophers1992]

Is A-Rod accusing the Twins of stealing signs, or saying that Gausman is tipping pitches?

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Like I said, if that's the case, it's over.

Should we still trade Royce?
He might be at the height of his trade value now

 

[forever a gopher]

Holy cow it's fun to finally have a guy on the team that is the definition of 'clutch'. Go Royce Go.

 

[GophersInIowa]

Is A-Rod accusing the Twins of stealing signs, or saying that Gausman is tipping pitches?

They’re not saying specifically but it seems everything is on the table except the Twins just being able to lay off those pitches.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

They’re not saying specifically but it seems everything is on the table except the Twins just being able to lay off those pitches.

Maybe ARod’s jealous, due to his mostly mediocre postseason efforts?

Takeout 2009 where he was amazing, it was otherwise so-so.

Alex Rodriguez Career Postseason Stats | StatMuse

Alex Rodriguez had a batting average of .259 with 72 hits, 13 homers, 41 RBIs and 43 runs scored in 76 games in the postseason in his career.

www.statmuse.com

 

[TRF Guy]

Great play by Correa

 

[GophersInIowa]

Great play by Correa

Polanco not so much.

 

[jham13]

Polanco F's up twice this game. Guess he was part of that 18 game losing playoff streak, just trying to keep the streak alive?

 

[GopherVotary]

Great defense!
(Other than Polanco who is playing out of position)