Game 3: Blue Jays at Tigers

Game Postponed: The Tigers called this one early. It will be made up on September 10th at 7:05pm

PREGAME: Ah, the rubber match. Detroit evened the series at one game apiece yesterday (barely) and now they’ll try and take the deciding game as well.

The Tigers will send out American League Rookie of the Year Justin Verlander. Verlander had some ups and downs this spring. Due to the prolonged season, he didn’t start throwing until spring training and it was clear that he was a little behind the curve in terms of mechanics. He’d look great, then implode for an inning or two. But he closed out the spring very strong and looks to be ready to go.

He’ll face left-hander Gustavo Chacin which means we will likely see Pudge Rodriguez leading off. As long as someone is on base for Gary Sheffield it should be okay. Sheffield has taken Chacin deep 3 times in 15 at-bats.

Game Time 1:05pm

Posted by billfer on April 5, 2007.

Categories: 2007 Season, Game Post

5 Responses

1. Bummer. I guess I’ll just track Matsuzaka’s debut today.

   All told, I’d much rather watch the tigers.

   by TC Chris on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:07 am

2. I’m gonna take a nap.

   by Adam on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:22 am

3. Any word if Miller is starting for Lakeland today? the Flying Tigers’ site has the probables as TBA. Going to be interesting to follow his progress this spring/summer.

   by Bix on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:35 am

4. Miller is making the start.

   by Brian B on Apr 5, 2007 at 11:40 am

5. Keep verly safe. Probably a good idea in the cold weather. Now, let’s pay KC back for games #160-162 last year!

   by Rings on Apr 5, 2007 at 2:52 pm

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