Game 2011.62: Mariners at Tigers
Well, that was forgettable. Still, the Tigers came away with their 2nd consecutive road series win, and that against a first-place team, so things are looking good (in fact for the season the Tigers are just one notch under .500 in road games).
Don Kelly provided a brief highlight with a rare home-run, only to undo it with a spectacular 2-run error. Guess he didn’t hang out later to watch the ESPN highlights after all.
But enough of that. Tonight brings the two words we love to hear: Justin Verlander.
Now yes, the last time the Mariners came to town the Tigers were the victims of a lopsided sweep. And the Tigers even lost Verlander’s start 10-1 (it should be added that the bullpen gave up 6 of those runs in the 9th, on the day the term “blowpen” was coined). But that was then, and this is now. I mean, just look at the picture above. See the concentration.
The Mariners send out Doug Fister, whose 3-6 record doesn’t do him justice (3.29 ERA).
In other news, the Tigers drafted Gene Lamont’s granddaughter’s boyfriend in the 740th round of the MLB draft.
Today’s Player of the Pre-Game: Jhonny Peralta
He will like being back at Comerica, where he is hitting .337 (.985 OPS)
Today’s Return-of-the-Burn Lineup:
- Austin Jackson CF
- Don Kelly 3B
- Brennan Boesch RF
- Miguel Cabrera 1B
- Victor Martinez C
- Andy Dirks LF
- Jhonny Peralta SS
- Alex Avila DH
- Ryan Raburn 2B
Categories: 2011 Season, Game Post
“In other news, the Tigers drafted Gene Lamont’s granddaughter’s boyfriend in the 740th round of the MLB draft.”
I LOLed
by ouchudied on Jun 9, 2011 at 7:26 pm
It was possible to have a Fister – Furbush matchup tonight…
by StorminNorman$ on Jun 9, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Ryan Raburn, you are under arrest. And take your buddy KJax with you.
by R3L2O Police on Jun 9, 2011 at 7:52 pm
R3L2O fail. Dirk woulda got AA home.
by Kevin in Dallas headed to the Mavs game on Jun 9, 2011 at 7:52 pm
It looks like we may have to just cordon off the whole dugout.
by R3L2O Police on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Tigers have a runner at 3rd nobody out and the next inning a runner at 3rd one out and can’t score. Seattle get’s a guy on 3rd with 2 outs and scores on a SO… there’s something wrong with that picture.
JV already at 87 pitches through 5…
by StorminNorman$ on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:24 pm
You’ve gotta be kidding me. Back to back double R3L2O fail. Good job Raburn and Jackson, real good job.
by R3L2O Police on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:29 pm
AA vying for an All Star spot. Boesch has been quite impressive of late.
by StorminNorman$ on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Except for the 0-fer yesterday, Baesch is boshing, I mean Bosh is Baeching.
by Vince in MN on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:36 pm
When was the last time a catcher hit two triples in a game?
When was the last time a Tiger catcher hit two tiples in a game?
by Vince in MN on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:40 pm
JV has just passed the 100 inning mark for the year – and today he’s at 103 through 6 innings.
JV is a Tiger pitching contract extension that is paying dividends (so far), which is more than one could say for the Bondo, Robertson, Willis, etc. extensions/millions.
by StorminNorman$ on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Great game so far. Kudos to Avila, Kelly, and Boesch.
by Mr. X on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Raburn is quickly increasing his stock of due-ness
by Coleman on Jun 9, 2011 at 9:01 pm
The Golden Sombrero for Mr. Olivo.
by Vince in MN on Jun 9, 2011 at 9:17 pm
The day off hurt, causing a disruption and ending his streak. Now it is back to square 1 for MR2B.
by Vince in MN on Jun 9, 2011 at 9:20 pm
tigers on a heater. love it
by JOE Z on Jun 9, 2011 at 10:32 pm
8-2 over the last ten, best mark in baseball. rub it in
by JOE Z on Jun 9, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Answer to Q2: Brad Ausmus in 1999.
by Vince in MN on Jun 10, 2011 at 9:37 am
I request a reprieve for Bonderman here. I know he didn’t prove to be worth the money, but that was a freak medical condition there. The man sacrificed a rib for the Taggers, fer heaven’s sake.
by scotsw on Jun 10, 2011 at 9:47 am
Verlander pitched very well once again and it’s great to see him pitch at this level.
by Jon L. on Jun 10, 2011 at 1:43 pm