Monday, May 2: Twins come to town

[SteveA]

Gametime:  7:05 pm

Weather:  70s

Roster Moves:  Ryan McKenna optioned to Norfolk;  Kelvin Gutierrez designated for assignment.   Roster reduction to 26.

Matchup:  Chris Paddack (R) vs Tyler Wells (R)

Lineups

1. Byron Buxton (R) CF

2. Luis Arraez (L) 1B

3. Carlos Correa (R) SS

4. Jorge Polanco (S) 2B

5. Max Kepler (L) RF

6. Jose Miranda (R) 3B

7. Trevor Larnach (L) DH

8. Ryan Jeffers (R) C

9. Nick Gordon (L) LF

 

1. Cedric Mullins (L) CF

2. Austin Hays (R) LF

3. Anthony Santander (S) RF

4. Ryan Mountcastle (R) 1B

5. Tyler Nevin (R) DH

6. Rougned Odor (L) 2B

7. Ramon Urias (R) 3B

8. Robinson Chirinos (R) C

9. Jorge Mateo (R) SS

Orioles Bench:
Anthony Bemboom (L)
Trey Mancini (R) -- may not be available, rib
Chris Owings (R)

Bullpen Availability / Last pitched

Available
Keegan Akin (L)  2.2 IP, 37p Friday
Bryan Baker  1.0 IP, 12p Saturday;  0.2 IP, 7p Thursday
Felix Bautista  0.1 IP, 9p Saturday
Paul Fry  1.1 IP, 37p Thursday
Jorge Lopez, 2.0 IP, 18p Saturday;  0.1 IP, 10p Friday
Cionel Perez (L)  0.2 IP, 13p Saturday
Dillon Tate 0.2 IP, 5p Saturday

May be available
Joey Krehbiel  0.2 IP, 13p yesterday;  0.2 IP, 14p Saturday 
 

Not Available
Travis Lakins, Sr  2.1 innings, 46 pitches yesterday

[mrbig1]

Dude, we have to win this game tonight. My friend is a big Twins fan.

[OriolesMagic83]

Now the O's pinch hitter is Chris Owings.  Not sure that is an upgrade.

[mrbig1]

Tyler Wells is a big dude.

[OriolesMagic83]

5 minutes ago, mrbig1 said:

Dude, we have to win this game tonight. My friend is a big Twins fan.

The O's have to at least keep it close.  We don't have Lakins available for mop up duty.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, mrbig1 said:

Tyler Wells is a big dude.

He's a big, big man
He's a big, big man
He's much bigger than me
I can tell by the way she walks

 

 

[mrbig1]

Agree with O's magic 83.

[bobmc]

This should be a fun series in many ways.  We have Tyler v his former mates tonight and Bradish v his Trademate, Dylan Bundy.  How coincidental is that?  Then we get to see one of the game's brightest stars in Byron Buxton and an almost Oriole in Carlos Correa.  The Twins just beat the Rays twice so they are good and are leading the Central as we speak.  I expect a split - well expect is a bit over the top but I hope for one W.

[mrbig1]

7 pitch 1-2-3 inning. Love it.

[emmett16]

Lotta hard hit balls.  Hopefully that bodes well for the rest of the game. 

[mrbig1]

They had a 9 pitch 1-2-3 inning. Hate it.

[emmett16]

Looks like wells wants to pitch 5 innings today and get a chance for a win.  

[emmett16]

Tyler wells runs like a newborn hippopotamus.  

[Yossarian]

Wells cruises throughtwo

[mrbig1]

1 minute ago, emmett16 said:

Looks like wells wants to pitch 5 innings today and get a chance for a win.  

13 pitch count after 2.