Comments on: Game 78: Astros at Tigers http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:40:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Anne http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6718 Anne Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:46:47 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6718 Rocket's attitude may have cost him and his team, but the Tiger fans showed a lot of class, giving him a standing ovation as he left. I wish that kind of thing made the national news, but I guess it's just not as interesting as chair-throwing or other boorish fan behavior. Rocket’s attitude may have cost him and his team, but the Tiger fans showed a lot of class, giving him a standing ovation as he left. I wish that kind of thing made the national news, but I guess it’s just not as interesting as chair-throwing or other boorish fan behavior.

]]> By: hawk http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6702 hawk Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:49:59 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6702 I too was at the game and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you to Garner for pulling Clemens. No way you pull a HOF pitcher who has been dominating up to that point. Awesome to watch Robertson bear down and recover from his throwing error. That inning will be a big part of his maturation as a pitcher. Kudos to Leyland for hanging with him. That was probably to best midseason game I have attended!!!! I too was at the game and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you to Garner for pulling Clemens. No way you pull a HOF pitcher who has been dominating up to that point. Awesome to watch Robertson bear down and recover from his throwing error. That inning will be a big part of his maturation as a pitcher. Kudos to Leyland for hanging with him. That was probably to best midseason game I have attended!!!!

]]> By: Sam http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6699 Sam Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:03:00 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6699 You know, I loved Nolan Ryan when he was pitching great in his 40's in the early 90s. But, I have always disliked the Rocket. I respect his legacy, but as a Human Being he as always inpressed me as being very arrogant and not a team player. He has a bad temper and has always let it get in his way (i.ee. playoff game against the A's, Mike Piazza, Last Night). -Sam You know,

I loved Nolan Ryan when he was pitching great in his 40’s in the early 90s. But, I have always disliked the Rocket. I respect his legacy, but as a Human Being he as always inpressed me as being very arrogant and not a team player. He has a bad temper and has always let it get in his way (i.ee. playoff game against the A’s, Mike Piazza, Last Night).

-Sam

]]> By: Marshall in DC http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6698 Marshall in DC Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:49:05 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6698 I agree Kyle - I know that Clemens was around 86 pitches and that he had a pitch count - but with two on and one out - I was suprised to see him pulled in the 7th. Not sure it was his anger that got him pulled but a Mgr. can go out - calm him down and let him keep throwing the rock. That is what I woudl avhe done - especially since Monroe had had no success vs him earlier in the game. When he got yanked I cheered - not for Clemens - but for what I thought was a dumb managing move that would help the tigers win. Thanks Phil! I agree Kyle – I know that Clemens was around 86 pitches and that he had a pitch count – but with two on and one out – I was suprised to see him pulled in the 7th. Not sure it was his anger that got him pulled but a Mgr. can go out – calm him down and let him keep throwing the rock.

That is what I woudl avhe done – especially since Monroe had had no success vs him earlier in the game.

When he got yanked I cheered – not for Clemens – but for what I thought was a dumb managing move that would help the tigers win. Thanks Phil!

]]> By: Andrew http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6697 Andrew Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:39:33 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6697 I caught the game on the radio on the way home last night. When I started listening it was the top of the 8th and Zumaya was in a jam facing the heart of the Astros order. Man, when Zoom-Zoom snuffed out the rally and the crowd was roaring I actually had goosebumps. Great game! I caught the game on the radio on the way home last night. When I started listening it was the top of the 8th and Zumaya was in a jam facing the heart of the Astros order. Man, when Zoom-Zoom snuffed out the rally and the crowd was roaring I actually had goosebumps. Great game!

]]> By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6696 Kyle J Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:39:11 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6696 IMO, Clemens cost his team the game last night. He was nearly unhittable all night and his pitch count was still well under 100 when he lost composure and started going after Buchner about ball/strike calls. Yes, it was a small strike zone last night, but it was small for Robertson, too. If Clemens keeps his composure, I think Garner keeps him in the game and it's much less likely the Tigers score. I recognize Clemens' position as arguably the greatest pitcher of all time, but last night his temper cost his team. IMO, Clemens cost his team the game last night. He was nearly unhittable all night and his pitch count was still well under 100 when he lost composure and started going after Buchner about ball/strike calls. Yes, it was a small strike zone last night, but it was small for Robertson, too. If Clemens keeps his composure, I think Garner keeps him in the game and it’s much less likely the Tigers score.

I recognize Clemens’ position as arguably the greatest pitcher of all time, but last night his temper cost his team.

]]> By: Anne http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6694 Anne Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:34:06 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6694 Sock it to 'em, indeed, and bless you boys just for good measure! Maybe I've got this wrong, but didn't Clemens used to hit 100 mph with his fastball? Sock it to ‘em, indeed, and bless you boys just for good measure!

Maybe I’ve got this wrong, but didn’t Clemens used to hit 100 mph with his fastball?

]]> By: Scott http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6692 Scott Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:52:40 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6692 yes, the much lower strikeout totals I like alot better, too. But, I suspect Clemens, at 43, just can't get the same velocity on the ball that a younger Clemens could. He was throwing consistently at 93 mph. I don't have stats from his earlier days, but I suspect he was maybe 96-97 at a younger age. The way Robertson battled back after that throwing error was huge; a turning point in the game. It was like the Tiges came alive right after he turned 'em away; scored 3 runs in the bottom of the inning and the 'Stros cracked and made some errors of their own. So far, we're 12-2 v the NL with 1 left v Houston and 3 v Pittsburgh. This is starting to remind me of '68; a different hero every game....and the '68 rally cry: Sockit to 'em, Tigers yes, the much lower strikeout totals I like alot better, too. But, I suspect Clemens, at 43, just can’t get the same velocity on the ball that a younger Clemens could. He was throwing consistently at 93 mph. I don’t have stats from his earlier days, but I suspect he was maybe 96-97 at a younger age. The way Robertson battled back after that throwing error was huge; a turning point in the game. It was like the Tiges came alive right after he turned ‘em away; scored 3 runs in the bottom of the inning and the ‘Stros cracked and made some errors of their own. So far, we’re 12-2 v the NL with 1 left v Houston and 3 v Pittsburgh. This is starting to remind me of ‘68; a different hero every game….and the ‘68 rally cry:

Sockit to ‘em, Tigers

]]> By: The Big Lead » blog » The Roundup Has Nine Lives, and We May Loan Dusty Baker A Few http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6690 The Big Lead » blog » The Roundup Has Nine Lives, and We May Loan Dusty Baker A Few Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:25:14 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6690 [...] It’s only been two days since we lurched for the streaking Detroit Tigers bandwagon, but since we weren’t injured climbing aboard, we have a report: A Tigers fan goes to the game, 40,000 other people show up, and Nate Robertson wins a pitching duel against Roger Clemens. Hang on a second, we just want to make sure we didn’t get sucked into a parallel universe … (Detroit Tigers Weblog) [...] [...] It’s only been two days since we lurched for the streaking Detroit Tigers bandwagon, but since we weren’t injured climbing aboard, we have a report: A Tigers fan goes to the game, 40,000 other people show up, and Nate Robertson wins a pitching duel against Roger Clemens. Hang on a second, we just want to make sure we didn’t get sucked into a parallel universe … (Detroit Tigers Weblog) [...]

]]> By: Jeff M http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6679 Jeff M Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:59:10 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6679 I was there too. It was exactly as Billfer described it. Heck, I missed a whole inning while waiting in line for the bathroom. When was the last time <em>that</em> happened?? I was there too. It was exactly as Billfer described it. Heck, I missed a whole inning while waiting in line for the bathroom. When was the last time that happened??

]]> By: Joey C. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6678 Joey C. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:58:19 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6678 Wrigley isn't any better. And you're right Steve...the fan's knowledge of the game did come through the broadcast. I gotta get back home for a game or two this season. Wrigley isn’t any better.

And you’re right Steve…the fan’s knowledge of the game did come through the broadcast.

I gotta get back home for a game or two this season.

]]> By: Steve P. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6677 Steve P. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:35:02 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6677 Great summary, Billfer. I watched the game on FSN (in Texas), and the baseball knowledge of the crowd really came through. Retiring the side in the 7th was huge, but an inattentive crowd might easily miss its importance. In Chicago they would have sang that disgustingly annoying Na Na Na Na song when Clemens left the mound, and probably threw some beer at him and maybe ran on the field and sucker punched him in the face. I've been to a lot of White Sox games, and the games where people don't run on the field, there were ALWAYS violent fist fights in the upper deck or the concourse. And the fans only knew about Konerko and Buehrle. Proud to be a Tiger fan. Great summary, Billfer. I watched the game on FSN (in Texas), and the baseball knowledge of the crowd really came through. Retiring the side in the 7th was huge, but an inattentive crowd might easily miss its importance. In Chicago they would have sang that disgustingly annoying Na Na Na Na song when Clemens left the mound, and probably threw some beer at him and maybe ran on the field and sucker punched him in the face.

I’ve been to a lot of White Sox games, and the games where people don’t run on the field, there were ALWAYS violent fist fights in the upper deck or the concourse. And the fans only knew about Konerko and Buehrle.

Proud to be a Tiger fan.

]]> By: Nate http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6675 Nate Wed, 28 Jun 2006 03:20:21 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6675 Reading the Box Score, I was shocked to see only 4 Strikeouts today by Tiger hitters, and only 3 of those against The Rocket! Even managed 2 walks against him! Thats 4 straight games where Tiger batting has recorded 5 or fewer strikeouts. Those strikeouts have been largely from the usual suspects - Inge, Monroe, Shelton, Thames, Granderson - but its fewer of them. And I doubt it means anything (especially since the 1st game against the Cardinals and the series in Milwalkee, the Tigs fanned 10+ times each game), but those are numbers I like! Reading the Box Score, I was shocked to see only 4 Strikeouts today by Tiger hitters, and only 3 of those against The Rocket! Even managed 2 walks against him!

Thats 4 straight games where Tiger batting has recorded 5 or fewer strikeouts. Those strikeouts have been largely from the usual suspects – Inge, Monroe, Shelton, Thames, Granderson – but its fewer of them. And I doubt it means anything (especially since the 1st game against the Cardinals and the series in Milwalkee, the Tigs fanned 10+ times each game), but those are numbers I like!

]]> By: Steve http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6674 Steve Wed, 28 Jun 2006 02:46:09 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6674 Great job by Nate Roberston tonight. Its not too long ago that that would have been the deciding point at which we lost games. These guys are learning how to win and trust each other. I also thought that Z did a great job in the 8th. He looks a little scary sometimes but he usually come through. It will be interesting to follow his career. Later Tiger fans.............. Steve Great job by Nate Roberston tonight. Its not too long ago that that would have been the deciding point at which we lost games. These guys are learning how to win and trust each other.
I also thought that Z did a great job in the 8th. He looks a little scary sometimes but he usually come through. It will be interesting to follow his career.

Later Tiger fans…………..

Steve

]]> By: Joey C. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6673 Joey C. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 01:19:30 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/06/game-78-astros-at-tigers/#comment-6673 I've long been skeptical about Nate Robertson's ability, but his seventh inning tonight blew my head apart. What a performance! I’ve long been skeptical about Nate Robertson’s ability, but his seventh inning tonight blew my head apart. What a performance!

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