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Offline Dave in Fairfax

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Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Topic Start: April 21, 2023, 08:01:41 PM »
   
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Washington Nationals @ Minnesota Twins
Where: Target Field
When: Friday, April 20, 8:10 EDT
Weather: 38°F, chance of snow
TV: MASN
Radio: 106.7 FM

Pitching Match-Up:

Trevor Williams (RHP, 1-1, 3.52) vs. Tyler Mahle (RHP, 1-2, 4.11)

Batting Line-Ups:
   
Washington Nationals

1. Lane Thomas (R) RF
2. Keibert Ruiz (S) C
3. Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B
4. Joey Meneses (R) DH
5. Luis García (L) 2B
6. Dominic Smith (L) 1B
7. Stone Garrett (R) LF
8. Victor Robles (R) CF
9. CJ Abrams (L) SS
   
               Minnesota Twins

1. Max Kepler (L) RF
2. Carlos Correa (R) SS
3. Byron Buxton (R) DH
4. Trevor Larnach (L) LF
5. Jorge Polanco (S) 2B
6. José Miranda (R) 3B
7. Joey Gallo (L) 1B
8. Ryan Jeffers (R) C
9. Michael A. Taylor (R) CF
   

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Minnesota Twins


   

Offline Slateman

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #1: April 21, 2023, 08:03:33 PM »
Hey, we get to see MAT

Offline Dave in Fairfax

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #2: April 21, 2023, 08:13:28 PM »
That is a pretty damned empty stadium.

Offline Slateman

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #3: April 21, 2023, 08:21:05 PM »
Have Minnesotans even awoken from their winter slumbers?

Offline Dave in Fairfax

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #4: April 21, 2023, 08:25:15 PM »
Pretty damned empty forum, too.

There seriously is a forecast of snow, there, though, so I'm not surprised few are making the trip to the park.

Offline Natsinpwc

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #5: April 21, 2023, 08:32:58 PM »
Hey, we get to see MAT
Batting second leadoff!

Offline Natsinpwc

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #6: April 21, 2023, 08:35:09 PM »
Miranda related to that Miranda. Cool. Thanks also for the DP kid.

Offline Slateman

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #7: April 21, 2023, 08:35:27 PM »
Pretty damned empty forum, too.

There seriously is a forecast of snow, there, though, so I'm not surprised few are making the trip to the park.
Our level of commitment matches that of our owners

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #8: April 21, 2023, 08:40:01 PM »
Hey, Vic with a 97 mph EV

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #9: April 21, 2023, 08:42:11 PM »
Lane Thomas is a passable 4th-5th outfielder.

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #10: April 21, 2023, 08:45:29 PM »
Game

Offline Dave in Fairfax

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #11: April 21, 2023, 08:56:20 PM »
Game
Surely ir's way too early to call "game" at 1-0.

2-0, now that's a different story altogether.

"2-0, now that's a different story."

And don't call me Shirley.

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #12: April 21, 2023, 08:56:37 PM »
Game

We need somehow to win a game 0 to -1.

Offline Natsinpwc

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #13: April 21, 2023, 09:17:31 PM »
Lane Thomas is a passable 4th-5th outfielder.
We have a bunch of those.

Offline Natsinpwc

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #14: April 21, 2023, 09:19:10 PM »
Turned on the Fred Nats game. Hassell just scorched a one hopper that unfortunately was to the 2B. Looks like House and Green up next inning. Looks like Wood had the night off for Wilmington. Looks like a decent crowd at that game and no winter attire.

Offline Dave in Fairfax

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #15: April 21, 2023, 09:23:58 PM »
The beard helps Taylor not look like a perpetual 17-year old kid.

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #16: April 21, 2023, 09:37:09 PM »
Back from watching Yale win, Celts lose, and Bs lead. Looks like I didn't miss the Nats big inning.

24 without a score

Offline Dave in Fairfax

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #17: April 21, 2023, 09:37:52 PM »
Go 0-1 every inning, or something like that.

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #18: April 21, 2023, 09:43:16 PM »
Joey!

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #19: April 21, 2023, 09:43:48 PM »
Finally.  A run.

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #20: April 21, 2023, 09:45:22 PM »
Is it time to stop saying Williams stinks? 3.38 ERA through 21.1 innings and 4 starts. 5 innings or more each time out.

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #21: April 21, 2023, 09:47:50 PM »
Is it time to stop saying Williams stinks. 3.38 ERA through 21.1 innings and 4 starts. 5 innings or more each time out.

Starting pitching hasn't been awful.  Run scoring HAS been awful.

Offline Dave in Fairfax

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #22: April 21, 2023, 10:03:04 PM »
Starting pitching hasn't been awful.  Run scoring HAS been awful.
Pitching overall has been OK. In the NL, they're 5th in hits allowed, 8th in runs, 4th in earned runs, 6th in walks and 10th in ERA. Considering how rarely they've had the luxury of pitching with a lead, that's far from the worst.

When your offense is 15th in almost every category, though, ...

Offline Dave in Fairfax

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #23: April 21, 2023, 10:04:25 PM »
And this umpire is clearly just trying to move the game along and get back to a warm hotel room.

Offline Dave in Fairfax

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Re: Nationals @ Twins, Game 1
« Reply #24: April 21, 2023, 10:05:33 PM »
Great hustle by Abrams.