Game 148: Angels @ Twins

Time: 6:10 (00:10 GMT). Vegas Line: Even For Once!

Opponent's SB Site: Halos Heaven

Weather: Low 60s, No Flash Flood Warnings On Yer Phone

TV: FSN. Radio: Old-School Broadcasters Would Be Very Drunk During Doubleheaders By Now

Doesn't all these teams fighting over one play-in game feel like a reality show? "If you survive today, you can compete with other Chopped champions for Ultimate Prize of Nowhere Near Enough Money To Start A Restaurant." "Who will win the penis heart of this available bachelor and get to marry a narcissistic idiot for six months?" "Only one among you has what it takes to work for I, the super-awesome Trump."

Pitching got switched around a bit; it'll be Pelfrey for the night game against Richards. Richards throws a fastball and cutter at around the same speed, plus a slider that killed hitters last year but isn't right now. Digits (note RHBs are slightly better against Richards, also how closely FIP / ERA align for both):

Richards doesn't have much history against current Twins hitters. Pelfrey has been effective against Pujols; Shane Victorino hits him hard and Chris Iannetta gives him night terrors (1.303 OPS in 18 PA.)

I poked around HH a bit. It seems fun, if not quite brilliant as we all are (but then again, who could be?) Since they have the longest-tenured manager in baseball, there's naturally a little love/hate going on (this piece uses the cool word "Scioscialist" and has a comment saying "well played, Mauer.") HH also runs over/under contests which look kinda neat, although I'm not sure winners get a prize. They should get a prize.

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