Game 29: Mariners at Twins
If Connor Prielipp averages 9 pitches per inning then we probably don’t have to see the bullpen today. Positives.
Apr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp (61) pitches against the New York Mets during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images First Pitch (CT): 6:40 PM TV: Twins. TV Radio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.
9 The Wolf /Audacy App Know Yo’ Foe : Lookout Landing After the latest bout of losing, it appears I need to adjust my previews back to “look at the bright side” mode. So, after losing 5 straight and 9 of their last 10, let’s pull a few positives. Brooks Lee: Since infamously hitting himself in the face on a botched bunt ( please watch it if you haven’t) , the Twins’ shortstop is hitting .
277/. 338/. 538 with 5 HR, 13 RBI, and a 140 wRC+ in 71 plate appearances.
The defense has been poor and his pitch-level metrics say he’s been much worse (. 227 xBA, . 363 xSLG, hard hit rate lower than 2025, somehow) but this is probably the longest, successful stretch Lee has had at the plate in the Majors.