Game Thread 5/27/22 Twins vs. Royals 7:10 CDT

[Mill1634]

I bet on no runs first inning...thank me later.

[Squirrel]

I'm testing a theory ... I'll tell you all what it is after the game, if we've won  

[Mill1634]

Arraez striking out swinging on a fastball with the bases loaded had to be the least likely outcome in that situation

[rwilfong86]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:34 AM, wsnydes said:

Or even the night before!

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I was thinking the same thing. And another bases loaded at bat that came up empty. Not sure what Arraez was looking for there.

[mrtwinsfan]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:34 AM, stringer bell said:

Tight, but so far accurate zone so far. 

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Nice to see

[MadHits]

Besides the Max grand slam, it feels like the Twins haven't got a hit with the bases loaded.

[rwilfong86]

If Ober has a shutout going into the 7th on 80 pitches do you think Rocco pulls him? ?

[wsnydes]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:36 AM, Squirrel said:

I'm testing a theory ... I'll tell you all what it is after the game, if we've won  

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Which came first; chicken or the win?

[mrtwinsfan]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:39 AM, rwilfong86 said:

If Ober has a shutout going into the 7th on 80 pitches do you think Rocco pulls him? ?

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For Duffey ?

[FlyingFinn]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:39 AM, rwilfong86 said:

If Ober has a shutout going into the 7th on 80 pitches do you think Rocco pulls him? ?

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Yes, Ober's not throwing more than 80 pitches.

[Dave The Dastardly]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:39 AM, rwilfong86 said:

If Ober has a shutout going into the 7th on 80 pitches do you think Rocco pulls him? ?

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No. He'll pull him in the 6th on 70 pitches.

[MadHits]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:39 AM, MadHits said:

Besides the Max grand slam, it feels like the Twins haven't got a hit with the bases loaded.

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I guess they're hitting .270  10-37  so not terrible. Probably just the late inning game on the line failure making it feel worse.

[rwilfong86]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:41 AM, mrtwinsfan said:

For Duffey ?

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I was being facetious, I'm guessing Rocco learned his lesson. Having a 4 run lead early definitely takes pressure off late inning guys.

[wsnydes]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:44 AM, rwilfong86 said:

I was being facetious, I'm guessing Rocco learned his lesson. Having a 4 run lead early definitely takes pressure off late inning guys.

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Not if they don't keep adding on and the Royals chip away.

[MadHits]

Wow nice play by Witt

[ashbury]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:36 AM, Squirrel said:

I'm testing a theory ... I'll tell you all what it is after the game, if we've won  

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The Scientific Method says you have to tell the hypothesis in advance.  Otherwise, it's not science-y enough.

[MadHits]

Max speed too fast though

[mrtwinsfan]

Larnach= BOMB

[mrtwinsfan]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:44 AM, rwilfong86 said:

I was being facetious, I'm guessing Rocco learned his lesson. Having a 4 run lead early definitely takes pressure off late inning guys.

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ME TO, TO ME dUFFEYS DAYS AS A HIGH LEVERAGE  PLAYER ARE DONE, 

[rwilfong86]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:46 AM, wsnydes said:

Not if they don't keep adding on and the Royals chip away.

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My previous post mentioned a shutout going into the 7th inning. 

[Mike Sixel]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:53 AM, mrtwinsfan said:

ME TO, TO ME dUFFEYS DAYS AS A HIGH LEVERAGE  PLAYER ARE DONE, 

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Doesn't leave the manager many options. They definitely need to find another 2 arms they trust.

[PDX Twin]

Twins looking to leave 27 on base tonight, but they'd have to let KC catch up so they bat in the 9th.

[rwilfong86]

Another bases loaded at bat that came up empty. 

[mrtwinsfan]

SHOULD OF Knocked starter out , 

[wsnydes]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:55 AM, rwilfong86 said:

My previous post mentioned a shutout going into the 7th inning. 

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Ah, so you did!

[Squirrel]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:51 AM, ashbury said:

The Scientific Method says you have to tell the hypothesis in advance.  Otherwise, it's not science-y enough.

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Who said this was a science-y thing? I didn't.

[MadHits]

Nice K on Andrew. Don't see a Twins pitcher do that often.

 

[Mike Sixel]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:56 AM, PDX Twin said:

Twins looking to leave 27 on base tonight, but they'd have to let KC catch up so they bat in the 9th.

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Looks like that won't be an issue.

[MadHits]

Followed by a Witt triple ?

[wsnydes]

  On 5/28/2022 at 12:55 AM, rwilfong86 said:

My previous post mentioned a shutout going into the 7th inning. 

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Unfortunately, the shutout is gone.