Comments on: Game 2009.051: Red Sox at Tigers

By: Chris in Dallas

Chris in Dallas — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:38:43 +0000

I have zero doubt that if Cabrera had hit in the 9th, he would’ve tied the game. But alas, it was not to be.

Encouraged by Galarraga. After that wicked awful pitch to Drew, he really settled it down. (Since the Tigers are playing Boston, I feel it appropriate to use the ‘wicked’ modifier) That was the very definition of a BP fastball, though. Anyhoo, I’m afraid the sweep is in order this afternoon. Hopefully the Twins/White Sox/Royals will have mercy on us all and lose miserably as well.

By: Eric Cioe

Eric Cioe — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:15:24 +0000

Tonight, they got beat by a good pitcher throwing a good game. Same thing happened with Buehrle a few weeks ago in Chicago. Then, it was no big deal because they were playing competent baseball on the other days. This loss stings more than it really should because of the 2 they lost in Baltimore and the heartbreaker yesterday when they had done everything right except hit with someone on base. Beckett saw a big zone tonight and worked it like good pitchers do. The series should be tied 1-1 right now, but because they couldn’t cash in against a bad pitcher yesterday, today hurts more.

By: Mr. X

Mr. X — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:57:53 +0000

I’m not frustrated with the team at all. I’m about as happy as can be. We’re in 1st place and 5 games above .500, and we’ve been struggling for the past 10 games or so. This team has been over-achieving for the most part. When looking at our line-up I pretty much expect the offense to have some major struggles like this. We don’t have many players that can play on both sides of the field. We’re either going to have a decent offensive club (when Thames and Guillen are back) or a good defensive club (with Anderson and Thomas in the outfield). We’ll never have it both ways.

By: jud

jud — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:52:51 +0000

suddenly the crappy job by Miner and Robertson became important!!!

By: Coleman

Coleman — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:08:16 +0000

There is much entertainment to be found in the waning moments of this game

By: jb61973

jb61973 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:02:25 +0000

I disagree with that actually. I think they have strung together a lot of hits. That said, what is the problem with hitting HRs?

By: Brian P

Brian P — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:55:32 +0000

I don’t have the stats to back this up, but I would guess we’ve scored more than half our runs this season via the home run or error.

By: Coleman

Coleman — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:52:07 +0000

Another hit or two here and we could even win thecgame…too bad so many guys have been taken out of the lineup already…

By: Kevin in Dallas (used to be Austin)

Kevin in Dallas (used to be Austin) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:45:29 +0000

We can win the Central with a weak hitting lineup. It’s a long way out, but with truly outstanding starting pitching, anything can happen in the playoffs. I’m just enjoying the ride, last year wasn’t quite so fun.

By: Brian P

Brian P — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:43:43 +0000

That’s a major league hissy fit from Youkilis. Anderson barely touched him.

By: T Smith

T Smith — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:36:41 +0000

The frustrating thing is absolutely NO offensive. It’s not just tonight, or last night … it started with the Rockies series, continued through the O’s series entire, and is now on life-support in the first two games of this series. Yes Beckett is dealing, but at some point the opposing line-up’s lack of production tends to make a pitcher look better than he is. Give the Tigers some kudos for making Beckett look like Cy Young tonight. If it wasn’t for everything-but-a no-hitter preformance from Jackson the last outing and the last couple Verlander outings, this team could easily be riding on an 8-game losing streak.

Verlander and Jackson have been lights out, Porcello has been outstanding, and Gallaraga and Willis have both been pitching good enough to win. But none of them are gonna win anything if the lineup doesn’t start scoring some runs.

By: Coleman

Coleman — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:31:49 +0000

A bit late, but a nice AB by Inge

By: Ryan P

Ryan P — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:25:43 +0000

Looks like I was pretty close.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:22:53 +0000

Robertson sucks! His career has degraded to to role of a mop-up guy. He’s our ’09 version of Grilli.

By: Kevin in Dallas (used to be Austin)

Kevin in Dallas (used to be Austin) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:21:17 +0000

Edit: Let Miner and Nate…