Last night was fun. But it’s just one win. Back to work today.
The most interesting news today is a direct result of the injury tarantula which has stung the Texas Rangers over and over, and likely makes them big sellers over the rest of the month. Fox Sports’ Jon Paul Morosi is reporting that the Tigers have express interest in Joakim Soria.
Soria was injured all of 2012 and most of 2013, but he’s been in great form in 2014, posting a 2.76 ERA and .818 whip in 29 1/3 this year. H’s striking out a career high 12.3/9 and has only walked 4 this year against 40 Ks, for a ridiculous 10/1 SO/W ratio.
The Tigers’ pen ranks 27th in the bigs. I have no idea what you do with Joe Nathan if we get Soria, but that’s for Ausmus to work out. Note, I haven’t seen anything on Hanrahan in weeks.
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Clayton Kershaw’s scoreless innings streak ended at 41 innings last night. He still managed a CG 3 hitter, where he threw 85 strikes against 30 balls. There was a period in time when JV was the unquestioned #1 in all of MLB. I don’t think anyone would argue who owns that title now.
Sanchez v. lefty Danny Duffy tonight.
1. Jackson, CF
2. Kinsler, 2B
3. Cabrera, 1B
4. Martinez, DH
5. Hunter, RF
6. Castellanos, 3B
7. Suarez, SS
8. Holaday, C
9. Davis, LF
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38 responses to “Game 2014.89: Tigers at Royals”
Two batters in 1-0…lets keep this up!!
Ivy League does not call for a bunt from Kinsler to setup Miggy?
Same result. Thanks Duffy.
I’ll take 2-1 right now against Sandy Duffax.
What was the injury delay after Miggy’s at bat? I am watching on Gameday.
Foul ball straight down and back up to the crotch….ouch!!!
Thanks. “I should have yelled two”.
It was Martinez though not Miggy
Does that go on contact RO3 ever work…I mean everever..ever work…I my 50 years if watching the Tigers they are about 0-100000000 on that play…but if it comes up tomorrow, they will try it again!!..and it won’t work!…side note..very poor swing by Davis
“Every break is going the Tigers’ way.” There is no sweeter sound than hearing the announcers of the opposing team talking that way.
I have seen alot more interference than that not called, but Fairchild called it immediately….
Side note if you are on Gameday…Joba is throwing PB…..after they gem by Sanchez…we need a little more luck here!!!
What was wrong with Sanchez?
Are we Nathan proof? That is the question.
One-run? Hahahahaha.
I predict, for purposes of maximum torment, that Infante takes him yard.
Commence drinking now.
But…to commence, I’d have to stop first. A dilemma.
OK. Let me rephrase that. Down em if you got em.
That’s it. I’m reaching for another.
Pass me one!
Nathan’s ERA is 5.79, which basically means there is about a 55% chance he blows the save. And as I type this, he gets the 1st out.
If the strike zone was a dart board, Nathan just threw a bulls eye.
Right now, Nathan is somewhere between Todd Jones and “Papa Grande.” And that is not a good place.
He’s got the Papa Grande method of holding runners on base.
That’s two. Not so good.
Nathan falling behind every hitter so far… not a good sign
Joe….Joe….Joe….say its So!!!!!
27 pitches…never a doubt 🙂
To be fair, almost half of them were strikes.
I hate these boring ninths!!!!….ahem!
A 9th is about half a fifth. At least when Nathan’s on the mound.
Dangnabit! That’s a line I should have saved for when I was posting.
At least I’ve figured out what Nathsn is doing. It’s all about his legacy. He really wants that pitches per save record before he hangs ’em up.
Joe “Houdini” Nathan. What an escape artist.
He did it. Thank you home plate umpire. Thank you Royals for swinging at those balls. Should have sent up some batters that stood like the house by the side of the road. You would have won tonight.
KC outhit DET 11 to 5… big win 4 DET, demoralizing loss 4K C
The “Here’s fastball, hit it” approach worked on the full-count pitch to Aoki, but that won’t fly against the A’s or Angels in the playoffs. It’s fair to say that we need an upgrade on Nathan.
Scherzer was right…..pitching wins games….1-23 two thru eight in the batting order…and get a win!.