Twinkie Town - GameHub: Twins at Tigers, Game 23An online community of Twins fans mourning the death of Prince Rogers Nelson.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52554/tt_fav.png2013-05-01T00:30:26-04:00http://www.twinkietown.com/rss/stream/40513572013-05-01T00:30:26-04:002013-05-01T00:30:26-04:00Fast Reaction: Tigers 6, Twins 1
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<figcaption>Vance Worley clearly sees the ball leaving the yard through his spectacles. | Leon Halip</figcaption>
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<p>The powerful Detroit line-up was too much for Vance Worley to handle tonight.</p> <p>Vance Worley lasted only 4.2 innings against the Detroit line-up tonight, giving up 10 hits, including a trio of dingers to <span>Miguel Cabrera</span>, <span>Prince Fielder</span>, and <span>Alex Avila</span> that buried the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> early on. Although initially the Twins came back to tie it 1-1 in the 2nd inning with an RBI double from Wilkin Ramirez that scored <span>Justin Morneau</span>, it turned out to be the only run of the day for the Twins.</p>
<p>Six runs in 4.2 innings, when your team is facing <span>Justin Verlander</span>, is apparently a bit much for the Twins to overcome.</p>
<p>Verlander, you win the duel--this time.</p>
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<p><b>Bullet Point Highlights</b></p>
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<li><span style="line-height: 9px;"><span>Joe Mauer</span> snapped his career-high 0-for-21 hit-less streak with a 3rd inning single off Justin Verlander. Not a home run, Joe.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 9px;">Wilkin Ramierz had an impressive game today, going 2 for 3 with 1 walk and the Twins' only RBI.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 9px;">Eduardo Escobar--who had been on a torrent hitting streak--went 0 for 5 today in the lead-off spot.</span></li>
<li> <span>Anthony Swarzak</span> pitched 2.1 scoreless innings, giving up only 1 hit and 0 walks.</li>
<li>Dick Bremer kept bringing up Brad Radke, and how Radke used to give up early inning home runs, in some sort of comparison to <span>Vance Worley's</span> recent performances. I think Vance will be a useful player for us--but Dick, please. Brad Radke's arm is rolling over in its grave.</li>
<li>The game thread was a little dead tonight... Playoff hockey, anyone?</li>
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<p><b>ROLL CALL!</b></p>
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<p><b>Win Expectancy Graph</b></p>
<p><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1583489/20130430_Twins_Tigers_0_20130430220428_live.png"><img alt="20130430_twins_tigers_0_20130430220428_live_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1583489/20130430_Twins_Tigers_0_20130430220428_live_medium.png"></a></p>
<p>via <a href="http://www.fangraphs.com/lgraphs/20130430_Twins_Tigers_0_20130430220428_live.png">www.fangraphs.com</a></p>
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https://www.twinkietown.com/2013/5/1/4288126/mlb-final-score-tigers-6-twins-1Maija Varda2013-04-30T18:45:05-04:002013-04-30T18:45:05-04:00Game 23: Twins at Tigers
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>First Pitch:</strong> 6:08pm CDT</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>TV: </strong>FS-N+</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Radio:</strong> K-TWIN</div>
<div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Know Thine Enemy:</strong> <a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/">Bless You Boys</a> </div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Aaron Hicks and Brian Dozier are getting the night off.</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Starting Pitchers:</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"> <hr class="widget_boundry_marker"> <div class="pane sports_data_widget player_info clearfix"> <img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.21188.jpg"><h2><span>Vance Worley</span></h2> <h4 class="player-position">#49 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a> </h4> <div class="player_info_body"> <p><label>Height:</label> 6-2</p> <p><label>Weight:</label> 230</p> <p><label>Bats:</label> R</p> <p><label>Throws:</label> R</p> <p><label>Born:</label> Sep 25, 1987</p> </div> </div> <hr class="widget_boundry_marker"> <hr class="widget_boundry_marker"> <div class="pane sports_data_widget player_info clearfix"> <img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/player_photos/l.mlb.com/xt.fss.l.mlb.com-p.18225.jpg"><h2><span>Justin Verlander</span></h2> <h4 class="player-position">#35 / Pitcher / <a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a> </h4> <div class="player_info_body"> <p><label>Height:</label> 6-5</p> <p><label>Weight:</label> 225</p> <p><label>Bats:</label> R</p> <p><label>Throws:</label> R</p> <p><label>Born:</label> Feb 20, 1983</p> </div> </div> <hr class="widget_boundry_marker"> <br id="1367356140182"> </div>
<p><strong>Lineups:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Twins</strong><br>1. Eduardo Escobar (S) 2B<br>2. Joe Mauer (L) C<br>3. Josh Willingham (R) DH<br>4. Justin Morneau (L) 1B<br>5. Chris Parmelee (L) RF<br>6. Trevor Plouffe (R) 3B<br>7. Oswaldo Arcia (L) LF<br>8. Wilkin Ramirez (R) CF<br>9. Pedro Florimon (S) SS</p>
<p><strong>Tigers</strong><br>1. Austin Jackson (R) CF<br>2. Torii Hunter (R) RF<br>3. Miguel Cabrera (R) 3B<br>4. Prince Fielder (L) 1B<br>5. Victor Martinez (S) DH<br>6. Andy Dirks (L) LF<br>7. Jhonny Peralta (R) SS<br>8. Alex Avila (L) C<br>9. Omar Infante (R) 2B</p>
https://www.twinkietown.com/2013/4/30/4287286/game-23-twins-at-tigersMaija Varda2013-04-30T15:33:26-04:002013-04-30T15:33:26-04:00Pitcher Preview: Worley vs. Verlander
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<figcaption>Justin Verlander has been all Justin Verlander-y this April. | Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Tonight's Twins versus Tigers match-up includes a totally fair pitching duel between both teams' number one starters. Let's take a look.</p> <p><b><a href="https://www.twinkietown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Twins</a></b></p>
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<th></th> <th>W-L</th> <th>G</th> <th>GS</th> <th>CG</th> <th>SHO</th> <th>SV</th> <th>BS</th> <th>IP</th> <th>H</th> <th>R</th> <th>ER</th> <th>HR</th> <th>BB</th> <th>K</th> <th>ERA</th> <th>WHIP</th>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Vance Worley</span>
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<td>0-3</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>24.0</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>6.38</td>
<td class="td-last">1.83</td>
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<p>Vance Worley is coming off a couple solid starts for the Twins, but is still looking for the run support to give him his first win. In his last two starts combined, Worley has pitched a solid 12 innings with 3 earned runs, but his season numbers don't look too great because of some early struggles in the frigid Minnesota air. Particularly that time he pitched 1 inning and gave up 7 earned runs to the <a href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Mets</a>. That was fun.</p>
<p>Worley did a fair job against the <a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tigers</a> opening day, giving up 3 earned runs over 6 innings. Hopefully his recent trend of improvement continues and he fairs even better against the Tigers tonight.</p>
<p><b>Tigers</b></p>
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<th></th> <th>W-L</th> <th>G</th> <th>GS</th> <th>CG</th> <th>SHO</th> <th>SV</th> <th>BS</th> <th>IP</th> <th>H</th> <th>R</th> <th>ER</th> <th>HR</th> <th>BB</th> <th>K</th> <th>ERA</th> <th>WHIP</th>
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<td class="td-name td-first">2013 - <span>Justin Verlander</span>
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<td>2-2</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>32.1</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>1.95</td>
<td class="td-last">1.24</td>
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<p>Meanwhile, Tigers ace Justin Verlander has had himself the best April of his entire career. You can look at the numbers above.</p>
<p>However--there is hope! Verlander<a target="_blank" href="http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_23133541/minnesota-twins-tigers-justin-verlander-will-be-mound"> apparently has had a blister on his thumb</a> that caused him to exit his last start early (after pitching <i>only</i> 7 innings). He noticed it at the beginning of the game but it got worse as the game went on. The blister is supposedly healed enough to allow Verlander to pitch today--but you never know. Someone might start pushing needles into the thumb of their Verlander voodoo doll...</p>
<p>It's also worth noting that <span>Joe Mauer</span>--currently in a career-worst 20 at-bat hit-less streak--has fared okay against Verlander during their respective careerst. That is, Mauer has batted .373 career against Verlander, with 12 walks (the most he has against any single pitcher) and 3 home runs. Let's bring that up to 5 home runs tonight, Joe.</p>
https://www.twinkietown.com/2013/4/30/4286762/pitcher-preview-worley-vs-verlander-twins-tigers-april-30Maija Varda