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July 2011

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Game 2011.93: White Sox at Tigers

15.07.2011 9 comments

Well, the Tigers start the 2nd half of the season tied for first place and with the most favorable schedule in Majors (yes that’s Majors – see ouchudied’s authoritative post) but with seemingly more roster questions that answers. The glaring ones are at 3B and2B, where Inge and Raburn, respectively, have become post/text/email/twitter/headline trends, and [...]

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Minor League Wrap 7.11.2011

12.07.2011 4 comments

Erie 3, Akron 6 (Indians) Brooks Brown gave up 5 runs (4 earned) over 5 IP as he took the loss. Austin Wood (LHP) pitched three innings of 1-run relief and struck out 3. Carlos Guillen went 1-5 with 3 strikeouts. In 52 minor league ABs, spread between Lakeland, Toledo, and now Erie, Guillen is [...]

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Minor League Wrap 7.9.2011

10.07.2011 1 comment

Toledo 5, Columbus 2 (Indians) Andy Oliver posted a quality start but did not factor in the decision. He threw 6 2/3 innings and gave up 2 ER on 4 hits and 5 walks. Brendan Wise (RHP) recorded his first win of the season after coming on in relief of Oliver. In 1 1/3 IP, [...]

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Game 2011.92: Tigers at Royals

10.07.2011 48 comments

Yeah, that was the fur game of the series.  Like the fur on the bottom of the strawberries that have been in the refrigerator a week too long, like the fur on your tongue at 7 am after a long night of drinking, like…well, you get the idea. So here’s a fun one to keep [...]

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Game 2011.91: Tigers at Royals

09.07.2011 36 comments

Well, Rick Porcello did his part, the bullpen held on in roller-coaster fashion, and the Tigers head into the fur game of the 4-game series only 1/2 game behind the Indians in the Central. Fur game because the performance of Furbush will be key tonight;  with Valverde done until the break and Alburquerque out until [...]

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Minor League Wrap 7.8.2011

09.07.2011

Toledo 8, Columbus 6 (Indians) Bryan Villarreal won after 6 IP and 5 H, 4 R (3 earned), with 2 BB and 3 K. Brad Thomas (LHP) allowed 2 ER over a 1/3 of an inning. Schlereth looked terrific as he struck out 3 in 1.2 IP. Will Rhymes went 3-4 and fell a homer [...]

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Game 2011.90: Tigers at Royals

08.07.2011 8 comments

Last night Max Scherzer came through with a sparkling performance after falling apart the start before against the Giants.  Most impressively, he walked none, only getting to a 3-ball count 3 times.  This followed another solid outing by Brad Penny, who shook off a 4-run first to grind out a win.  Tonight is Rick Porcello’s [...]

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Game 2011.89: Tigers at Royals

07.07.2011 37 comments

The Tigers start a 4-game series tonight in Kansas City, which currently has the worst record in the American League, so now might be a good time to find out if the Tigers have actually been struggling lately, or have just run across some very good opponents.  Avila, Cabrera, Verlander, and Valverde get to wear [...]

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Minor League Wrap 7.6.2011

06.07.2011

Toledo 5, Indianapolis 1 (Pirates) Duane Below (LHP) improved to 9-4 after 7 innings of 1-run ball as the Toledo starter. He allowed 4 hits and 4 walks while striking out 4. In 102 IP, Below has an ERA of 3.06. Schlereth allowed a walk in 1/3 of an inning and Wise finished out the [...]

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Game 2011.88: Tigers at Angels

06.07.2011 20 comments

Short and Sweet for the W. Lineup coming soon (if one of you doesn’t beat me to it). 1. Jackson, CF 2. Santiago, 2B 3. Dirks, RF 4. Cabrera, 1B 5. Martinez, DH 6. Peralta, SS 7. Avila, C 8. Inge, 3B 9. Kelly, LF

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Game 2011.87: Tigers at Angels

05.07.2011 23 comments

That’s five series in a row now where the Tigers have lost the opening game, and unless they win today, that will be four out of five series losses.  Not a good start to the 2nd half of the season. JV looks to continue his dominance tonight.  I’d post the numbers, but you’ve likely already [...]

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Minor League Wrap 7.5.2011

05.07.2011

Toledo 2, Indianapolis 1 (Pirates) Andy Oliver was the winning pitcher after starting and throwing six innings. He held Indianapolis scoreless, although he walked 6 and allowed 4 hits. Despite his high WHIP, he K’ed 8. Schelereth threw an inning and a third and gave up an ER. Chance Ruffin picked up save number 2. [...]

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