Game 56: Twins @ Mariners
by AdamOnFirst on Jun 5, 2009 9:00 PM EDT
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PrintMinnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners, Jun 5, 2009 10:10 PM EDT
Time: 9:10 PM
Broadcasts: FSN, Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Lookout Landing
This is the third matchup of these two young talents this year. Felix one the first one, the Twins' home opener with 8 dominating one run innings. Liriano hasn't pitched that well against the Mariners in either contest (or much all year), giving up 9 ER in 12 IP against Seattle so far this year, but was able to pick up the win over Kindg Felix back on May 9 when the Twins lit Felix up for 6 runs in 4 innings. Both M&M boys went deep against Felix in that game.
The Twins have gotten the best of 26-28 Seattle so far this year, holding a 4-3 advantage on the season. All those games, though, were in the Metrodome, and the Twins have notoriously struggled this season on the road with a 6-16 record outside the Dome.
King Felix has been notably worse in pitcher-friendly Safeco than on the road this season, with an ERA almost a full 2 runs higher at home. It could very easily be simple statistical noise, but we'll see if the Twins can jump on his again and continue his home struggles.
As for Liriano? Well, same old thing. Can he control his fastball? When he can he shows flashes of brilliance where he's shutdown effective, if not totally untouchable, but he has failed to do so most of the year. There is still plenty of time for Liriano to figure it out, but for the Twins in 2009 we'd like to see it start to happen soon.
For a really great closer look at some finer points of the series, Jesse did a really awesome write-up on some things to look for over the weekend, it's just below.
GO TWINS!
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I wish I would be able to stay up and watch this game past the third inning.
Stupid globed Earth.
I don't get it,
are you 9o years old, or currently in Japan?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
oh forgot
I am in MT time and you guys are an hour ahead, still…
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Would you sac here?
I hate the sac bunt and wouldn’t, but it’s almost the perfect early inning situation for it with first and second, Mauer and Morneau coming up next
by Eric in Madison on Jun 5, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
well they did
and bases loaded for morneau.
by hamburgular17 on Jun 5, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
see this is exactly why Casilla at 9 and Mauer at 2 is so beautiful,
now if only Justin can come through…
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
that inning was a little less constructive that I would have liked
but the game is tied up so good news there
Nice fielding play by Francisco
Had to jump for a high bouncing bunt and got the runner by a gnat’s whisker
The only stat that counts is W
Well, here comes the 4th inning for Liriano
he’s looked good so far…
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 5, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
ok,
making Hernandez work a little here… maybe we can knock him out by the 6th?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 5, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
82 pitches so far
another decent inning could do it. Heck, we might even score some runs
by hamburgular17 on Jun 5, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, but our best chance just flied out with two on.
next two innings we are likely looking at our weakest hitters overall.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 5, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone have or know where I could find
the stats regarding % of the time runners score from 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in each different out scenario?
Just want to remind myself the different between having a runner on 2nd with one out and one on 1st with zero outs.
run expectancy matrix
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/statistics/sortable/index.php?cid=204022
0.7178 vs. 0.40824
am I reading it wrong?
I get .7 and .4
by hamburgular17 on Jun 5, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Intersetingly
The odds of scoring in either situation are 41% in each. (not based on the number of runs scored)
link
by hamburgular17 on Jun 5, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
on this board
good things happening though
by hamburgular17 on Jun 5, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Well Liriano through 6 is something to feel good about.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 5, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
Then again, the bullpen in the 7th is no reason for optimism.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Decent
Liriano still walked too many and threw too many pitches, but he did perservere and put in 6 good innings. Hopefully the Twins can get a lead and keep the front end of the bullpen out there.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 6, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
How did the bullpen get its nickname anyway?
’cuz its generally filled with pitchers who pitch like bullcrap?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions
Hey don't look now, but
the bottom 4 hitters have ALL 6 of our hits so far this game!
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
Really?
pinch run for Crede, our best D MI with one out already?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:23 AM EDT reply actions
errrr
best D infielder not middle infielder…
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
ahhhhh,
stolen base! shows you what little I know. Now it seems worth it.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
now we have
a 0.7178 % chance to score.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
What in the hell is Tolbert/Ullger doing?
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
Son of a gun,
anybody see that play at the plate? Was it close?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
He was out by a step at least...
They would have had runners at first and third, and they have had a tough time scoring. Why try to score on that?
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Jesse, CMAth or someone...HELP!
I am on vacation and just spent the last three hours doing this week’s Minor League Report. This bloody new format has me totally messed up. I hit publish and nothing happened. Then I hit save and nothing happened. Went back to the Home Part of the site hoping it was there. It isn’t. Can someone who knows how to do stuff here please find it and publish. If not, sorry, but will be travelling the next couple days. Also, Jesse, could you please email me with instructions on what is now needed to do this report and actually get it published. PLEASE, I need your help!
whoo hoo, DP
makes up for Frickin Gomez!
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:36 AM EDT reply actions
Goof work by Guerrier.
He is tied for the most appearances by a reliever this year, but to some people’s surprise, he came into tonight’s game allowed an opponents batting average of .180.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:36 AM EDT reply actions
really dont need extra innings
and a run through our bullpen to start a road trip.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 12:38 AM EDT reply actions
Especially since we've already...
..used Mijares, Crain, and Guerrier.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Good at-bat to start the inning. This thing just seems like it’s going to be a long one.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions
Good at-bat for Span.
He’s been the perfect leadoff hitter so far this season.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:44 AM EDT reply actions
Apparently it isn't only Gardy's hamstring that is hurt...
..Why would you steal with a tie game and the go-ahead runner on with two outs? Some bonehead plays these past few innings.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:47 AM EDT reply actions
I thought that was going to end it.
Lets hope Mauer gets to hit again…
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:49 AM EDT reply actions
All part of Gardy's plan
To have the best hitter in baseball up vs. the third best righthander in Seattle’s pen.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 6, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
Deep breath...
I thought it was gone, then caught…
Hopefully we can get a clutch hit.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:57 AM EDT reply actions
Dear Wlad
Holy you suck.
Signed,
Everyone
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or..
Dear Wlad,
Glad you finally learned how to run routes like I taught you.
Signed,
Carlos Gomez
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Dear Wlad,
Don’t sweat it, you could be worse.
signed,
everyone’s friend, Delmon Young.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
This situation is familiar...
Mauer on second, Morneau on first, Kubel at the plate. Hmmm.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 12:59 AM EDT reply actions
DAMN!
At least Mauer tagged. I thought they doubled him off.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Just the way Lopez reacted by touching the base made me think he went.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Squeeze!
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Dear Wlad
I will buy you a steak dinner after the game.
Signed,
Matt Tolbert
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Nathan hasn't been very good in Seattle.
Isn’t this where he blew two straight saves last season? Ichiro will bat, and Griffey is on the bench.
Gladden said
Wlad simply closed his glove before the ball touched cleanly.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
A tough error
The ball was slicing and over Balentin’s head. He did get leather on it, but it was never inside the glove. Balentin could have taken a better route. He should have taken a better route on Mauer’s ball. I guess I feel like it fair to the Mariners’ pitcher to have one of the balls called an error. A decent outfielder could and probably should catch at least one of the two balls to LF.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 6, 2009 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Great!
Delmon and his right handed bat will be ready for ’em!
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
For a second...
…I thought your feed was ahead.
by Twins Territory on Jun 6, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
really what time is tomorrow’s?
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nm
3 pm
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Redmond Catching
Redmond will almost certainly catch with the short rest and the LHP. I wonder if Mauer will be in the lineup.
nothing,
he is a hell of a ballplayer.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Ichiro is really
very overrated. He is a great player, but he gets far too much press time, probably because he is one of the only successful Japanese players that can play in MLB. Ichiro is very overrated though…
plus Ichiro is the only player in baseball
to have his first name used…why is that? Why not Suzuki on the back of the jersey? Why is he the only one to have his first name used?
Ichiro
Ichiro is his family name, like a last name would be in this country. But in asian cultures your family name is listed first, and your christened name listed second (so somebody named Christopher Johnson in this country would be called Johnson Christopher in an asian convention). So it’s still his surname being listed, it’s just done opposite in asia.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
Thank you for answering that MUCH more politely than I was going to.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 6, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Close but not quite
Suzuki is Ichiro’s family name. His father’s name is Nobuyuki Suzuki. In Japanese it would be Suzuki Ichiro, but I have notices many Japanese, such as actor Akira Kurasawa and director Toshiro Mifune, switch their names around when they (or their movies or CDs anyway) come to the US to prevent confusion among us occidentals.
The only stat that counts is W
excellent game for the Franchise
interesting to see what happens when Perkins comes back.
Perkins had a horrible start yesterday in Fort Myers. He gave up two homers, five runs, 3 BB (?), 5 K, in only 4 IP. Not a very reassuring sign at A-ball.
Nathan just might have made the All Star Team again
Getting a K on Ichiro to win the game is the kind of thing that draws attention
The only stat that counts is W
Correction DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak...
don’t know where i got williams…Maybe its the Alcohol ha
Great win!
This is a great win for so many reasons.
The Twins needed to get off to a great start on this crucial trip, and to get a win to start the series increases the odds of the Twins winning the series at Seattle, which is a must for a good road trip. Plus, with the White Sox and the Tigers losing tonight, the Twins gained a game in the standings, which makes this win even special.
The story of the game was Liriano and the bullpen.
Did anyone expected Liriano to match up well against Felix Hernandez? I sure didn’t, but for one night, he was great, and I liked how he attacked instead of nibbling in geting out of jams there. He had to step up considering he might be in the bullpen soon. He is pitching for his starting role right now, and it was nice to see him do something about it with this start.
I am not a Jessie Crain fan, but for one night, he did not screw up. Even better was Gardenhire taking Crain out after 2 outs and let Jose Mijaries do his thing.
It was good to get that leading run in the 10th because I did not want to see Luis Ayala in a tie game.
I thought the hitting was okay tonight.
Twins played a good game, and they earned a win.
Let’s hope the Twins get it done this afternoon on Fox Saturday Baseball.
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