GAME THREAD: 4/3/21 Minnesota Twins @ Milwaukee Brewers, 6:10 CDT

[USAFChief]

 

I didn't know Berrios was left handed...

[ashbury]

Fastball down the middle. Taken. For strike three. Against one of the most feared hitters. There's some pitching going on here tonight.

[DocBauer]

Rogers looking really good so far

[USAFChief]

I dont complain a lot about umpires, but Buckner is awful.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

The Taylor Rogers experience

[Joey P]

WTF Rocco!! Life is about more than stats and W's. Leave Berrios in. Psychological factor, he is pure lights out, he needs one more strikeout to reach set a career high. He has a no hitter, a shutout. He is never going to reach Ace status if you don't let him stretch out. You took all the fun out of this game. Get your head out of the stat sheets and actually watch the game. 

[DocBauer]

Early vote for best post of the night?

[MVP Nick Punto]

I dont complain a lot about umpires, but Buckner is awful.

Hmm, that's funny; they complain about you.

[LVTwinsfan]

Six outs to go

[tarheeltwinsfan]

Great inning by Rogers.

[Nine of twelve]

 

I dont complain a lot about umpires, but Buckner is awful.

The premise has no bearing on the conclusion. He's awful whether you complain a lot or not.

[IndianaTwin]

 

How is the meat staying on the grill upside down?

I go head over heels over barbecue.

[Sielk]

Sounds like a job for duct tape.

Maybe I should try that. Still stupid that it's necessary, though.

[Danchat]

 

WTF Rocco!! Life is about more than stats and W's. Leave Berrios in. Psychological factor, he is pure lights out, he needs one more strikeout to reach his career high. He has a no hitter, a shutout. He is never going to reach Ace status if you don't let him stretch out. You took all the fun out of this game. Get your head out of the stat sheets and actually watch the game. 

I have no doubt they would have let him go further if it were later in the season, like Maeda last year (they let him go past 110 pitches!). It has less to do with analytics and more to do with not letting Berrios injure himself at the start of the season.

[MVP Nick Punto]

I go head over heels over barbecue.

I only have further questions.

[ScrapTheNickname]

 

Hmm, that's funny; they complain about you.

Punto swings and misses ... after hitting a home run last time up!

[MMMordabito]

Hiura looks like a candidate for 200 Ks ... He and Sano must trade secrets

[Sielk]

But what a game this is. I love pitchers' duels...

[ScrapTheNickname]

I like Jeffers's demeanor.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

WTF Rocco!! Life is about more than stats and W's. Leave Berrios in. Psychological factor, he is pure lights out, he needs one more strikeout to reach set a career high. He has a no hitter, a shutout. He is never going to reach Ace status if you don't let him stretch out. You took all the fun out of this game. Get your head out of the stat sheets and actually watch the game.

 

I hear you but say Berrios runs into trouble in the 8th, walking guys and throwing a lot of pitches but still has the no-no, it’s a lot harder decision to make later in the game.

[Squirrel]

 

Hmm, that's funny; they complain about you.

Lol!

[Dave The Dastardly]

 

WTF Rocco!! Life is about more than stats and W's. Leave Berrios in. Psychological factor, he is pure lights out, he needs one more strikeout to reach set a career high. He has a no hitter, a shutout. He is never going to reach Ace status if you don't let him stretch out. You took all the fun out of this game. Get your head out of the stat sheets and actually watch the game. 

I gotta agree with you. Let the kid go when he's hot. Never did like that pitch count crap. Tail wagging the dog.

[DocBauer]

WTF Rocco!! Life is about more than stats and W's. Leave Berrios in. Psychological factor, he is pure lights out, he needs one more strikeout to reach set a career high. He has a no hitter, a shutout. He is never going to reach Ace status if you don't let him stretch out. You took all the fun out of this game. Get your head out of the stat sheets and actually watch the game.

Sorry, but 1st game of the season for Berrios and only game 2 and 160 more to go...Berrios was an ace tonight.

 

CUE: Ash pulls out the Major League moment between Taylor and Vaughn aaannndd...GO!

[Squirrel]

 

 

But what a game this is. I love pitchers' duels...

I was just talking to my Mom who was watching the game where she's at, and I said the same thing

[ashbury]

Hmm, that's funny; they complain about you.

Yeah, after standing in line to do so.

 

[operation mindcrime]

Way to go Simmons!!!!!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Plus now you can use a pinch hitter with a clear conscience!

[Joey P]

 

I hear you but say Berrios runs into trouble in the 8th, walking guys and throwing a lot of pitches but still has the no-no, it’s a lot harder decision to make later in the game.

Its still a No-No. Plus, what indication do you have that Berrios was going that way? He still has plenty of pitches left. Let him go for history. He has never thrown that good in his life. Likely as not will never again. Plus those bullpen guys can warm up quick. 

[DocBauer]

Who is this Cruz guy?

[operation mindcrime]

CRUZ!!!!!!!!