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Post by qwik3457bb on May 12, 2024 15:57:05 GMT -5
Yanks get a day off tomorrow, then move on to Minnesota to play a Twins team that has been red-hot for weeks. After taking 3 of 4 in Seattle and 2 of 3 in Toronto, they've come back from a bad 6-13 start to play better than .800 ball the last 3 weeks or so, winning 17 of 20.
1st game is 7:40 pm, unfortunately on Prime Delayed Video, so another game I'll be 2-4 pitches behind on. Carlos Rodon faces Chris Paddack, who's 4-1 with a 4.34 ERA this year, He's pitched 3 very good games in the last 4, allowing 0 or 1 runs.
2nd game is 7:40 pm on, back on YES. Marcus Stroman faces Twins' ace Pablo Lopez, who's straightened things out after a bit of a rough start. He's won 3 in a row, including back to back 6 inning starts of 1 run in his last 2 games. He's 4-2 on the season, and his ERA is down from 4.83 to 3.89.
The series finale is 1:10 pm matinee, also on YES. Clarke Schmidt, who's pitched very well lately, will face Joe Ryan. Ryan is just 2-2 on the season, but has the best ERA in their rotation at 3.21.
All three Twins starters against the Yanks have outstanding K/BB ratios this year: Paddack is 37/8 in 7 starts, Lopez is 55/8 in 8 starts, and Ryan is 53/6 in 8 starts, so the Yankees' hitters will have to earn their runs.
Ok, series preview done, so I'm checking notifications.
Forgot the Knicks were playing this afternoon, and the Paces are crushing them, up 73-41 early in 3rd quarter.
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Post by qwik3457bb on May 12, 2024 16:00:40 GMT -5
OK, notifications checked, and I'll think I'll watch the Knicks sink as the band on the deck plays "Nearer My God To Thee".
Enjoy the off-day tomorrow, and I'll "see" you all back here Tuesday evening for the first game in Minnesota.
Good afternoon to all of you.
Bye.
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Post by JEGnj on May 12, 2024 16:36:13 GMT -5
W and series win. Stuff going on today so game was more background than full attention.
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Post by kaybli on May 12, 2024 16:53:21 GMT -5
WE ALMOST BLEW A SIX RUN LEAD BUT WE DECIDED TO BUILD ANOTHER LEAD IN THE 8TH!!!!!!! TREVINO, THE OFFENSE FIRST CATCHER, WITH 2 HRS! JUDGE GOES DEEP! GLEYBER FINALLY DECIDES TO WAKE UP AND GO DEEP! JAHMAI JONES (WHAT?) GOES DEEP! GIL PITCHES WELL! BULLPEN PITCHES TERRIBLE BUT WE STILL WIN!!! KAYBLI FALLS ASLEEP AGAIN! YANKEEESSS WIIIINNN!!!!! THEEEE YAAANKKEEEESSS WIN!!!! SITTING PRETTY AT 27-15!
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Post by donniebaseball23 on May 12, 2024 16:58:26 GMT -5
I can't believe we're already 1/4 through the season...
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Post by chiyankee on May 12, 2024 17:54:11 GMT -5
Nice to survive the implosion. Dr. Longball to the rescue. Remember when fans used to complain that all the Yankees did was hit HR's? |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 12, 2024 18:39:16 GMT -5
My dance card was pretty full today, so I didn't get to see this one, but as always I checked in here for the blow by blow and expert commentary. I still think that Qwik is a composite of three or four people posting under one label, but I'm most appreciative for it.
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Post by pippsheadache on May 12, 2024 18:45:14 GMT -5
That's the day the arms went out in Tampa That's the day they couldn't find an innocent strike Well, don't trust your starter to no laid-back goof manager Cause Ba-Boone's in town's and warms-up the wrong man Vicki Lawrence rides again. |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 12, 2024 18:55:53 GMT -5
on vacation somewhere Ren? Mini-vacation. Wife and I spending a few days in Manteo, NC. Outer Banks for you that don't know. What a wonderful town. The Lost Colony! Manteo is just enough off the Kill Devil Hills/Duck axis for a respite during the summer crowds, but you're there at an ideal time. I love the OBX. My aunt and uncle spent half the year near Salvo back in the 70s and 80s and 90s, so I got to know the area pretty well. Great for birding and fishing and hang-gliding and of course the ponies and the Wright Brothers. I hope you're having a good getaway Ren, although I guess living in NC you're pretty familiar with all of it. |
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Post by inger on May 12, 2024 22:07:49 GMT -5
W and series win. Stuff going on today so game was more background than full attention. No excuses! Pay attention or suffer the consequences! The forum spies will be checking on you!… 🤓 |
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Post by inger on May 12, 2024 22:12:01 GMT -5
My dance card was pretty full today, so I didn't get to see this one, but as always I checked in here for the blow by blow and expert commentary. I still think that Qwik is a composite of three or four people posting under one label, but I'm most appreciative for it. I’d admonish you like I did JE, but I’ve learned that world safety is more important than baseball games… carry on Pipps? Keep humanity at bay. It appears to be getting harder and harder for you to control 8 billion people each day… |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 13, 2024 9:10:31 GMT -5
My dance card was pretty full today, so I didn't get to see this one, but as always I checked in here for the blow by blow and expert commentary. I still think that Qwik is a composite of three or four people posting under one label, but I'm most appreciative for it. I’d admonish you like I did JE, but I’ve learned that world safety is more important than baseball games… carry on Pipps? Keep humanity at bay. It appears to be getting harder and harder for you to control 8 billion people each day… Inger, I turned that duty over to Secret Squirrel in a solemn ceremony at Independence Hall when I retired in 2020. Humanity will just have to muddle through. |
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Post by Renfield on May 13, 2024 9:21:53 GMT -5
Mini-vacation. Wife and I spending a few days in Manteo, NC. Outer Banks for you that don't know. What a wonderful town. The Lost Colony! Manteo is just enough off the Kill Devil Hills/Duck axis for a respite during the summer crowds, but you're there at an ideal time. I love the OBX. My aunt and uncle spent half the year near Salvo back in the 70s and 80s and 90s, so I got to know the area pretty well. Great for birding and fishing and hang-gliding and of course the ponies and the Wright Brothers. I hope you're having a good getaway Ren, although I guess living in NC you're pretty familiar with all of it. Thanks pipps! Enjoying Manteo so far. Ocracoke is my favorite place on the OBX. Used to go fishing at Hatteras when I was younger and loved it as well. Didn't really care if we caught any fish, just sit and watch the ocean. I'm really not a beach person, but sometimes it is soothing. I need to start fishing again. |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 13, 2024 10:14:36 GMT -5
What a wonderful town. The Lost Colony! Manteo is just enough off the Kill Devil Hills/Duck axis for a respite during the summer crowds, but you're there at an ideal time. I love the OBX. My aunt and uncle spent half the year near Salvo back in the 70s and 80s and 90s, so I got to know the area pretty well. Great for birding and fishing and hang-gliding and of course the ponies and the Wright Brothers. I hope you're having a good getaway Ren, although I guess living in NC you're pretty familiar with all of it. Thanks pipps! Enjoying Manteo so far. Ocracoke is my favorite place on the OBX. Used to go fishing at Hatteras when I was younger and loved it as well. Didn't really care if we caught any fish, just sit and watch the ocean. I'm really not a beach person, but sometimes it is soothing. I need to start fishing again. Ocracoke is my favorite too. Unless it's changed a lot, it is so peaceful and you can just feel your blood pressure lowering. Even quieter are Portsmouth Island and Knotts Island, which you can reach by ferry from Ocracoke. North Carolina has a great ferry system. Now you've got me wanting to get back. Glad you're enjoying Manteo Ren. |
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Post by inger on May 14, 2024 12:05:01 GMT -5
Yanks get a day off tomorrow, then move on to Minnesota to play a Twins team that has been red-hot for weeks. After taking 3 of 4 in Seattle and 2 of 3 in Toronto, they've come back from a bad 6-13 start to play better than .800 ball the last 3 weeks or so, winning 17 of 20. 1st game is 7:40 pm, unfortunately on Prime Delayed Video, so another game I'll be 2-4 pitches behind on. Carlos Rodon faces Chris Paddack, who's 4-1 with a 4.34 ERA this year, He's pitched 3 very good games in the last 4, allowing 0 or 1 runs. 2nd game is 7:40 pm on, back on YES. Marcus Stroman faces Twins' ace Pablo Lopez, who's straightened things out after a bit of a rough start. He's won 3 in a row, including back to back 6 inning starts of 1 run in his last 2 games. He's 4-2 on the season, and his ERA is down from 4.83 to 3.89. The series finale is 1:10 pm matinee, also on YES. Clarke Schmidt, who's pitched very well lately, will face Joe Ryan. Ryan is just 2-2 on the season, but has the best ERA in their rotation at 3.21. All three Twins starters against the Yanks have outstanding K/BB ratios this year: Paddack is 37/8 in 7 starts, Lopez is 55/8 in 8 starts, and Ryan is 53/6 in 8 starts, so the Yankees' hitters will have to earn their runs. Ok, series preview done, so I'm checking notifications. Forgot the Knicks were playing this afternoon, and the Paces are crushing them, up 73-41 early in 3rd quarter. I may be wrong but I see the Twins as being a little bit like the Tigers were when we played them. A bit light on offense, albeit with a couple big bats. The pitching is solid but isn’t likely to dominate. Pretenders more than contenders. The Tigers were 18-13 when the met up with us. Now, they’re 21-20. Very winnable series, time for the Twins to play down to their level… |
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