Yesterday’s game had a little bit of everything – strong start by Pelfrey, clutch hits, good offensive output, and a joke of an outing by a reliever. But the Tigers managed to win the game and have a chance to sweep the White Sox this afternoon. Quintana has been lights out for the White Sox so far this year, this should be a great match-up.
I estimate that JV’s ERA would be half a run better if we had an average bullpen.
Baseball-reference game preview here.
1. Kinsler, 2B
2. Maybin, CF
3. Cabrera, 1B
4. Martinez, V DH
5. Martinez, J.D. RF
6. Castellanos, 3B
7. Upton, LF
8. McCann, C
9. Iglesias, SS
Comments
19 responses to “Game 2016.56: White Sox at Tigers”
Kevin, correct on JV’s ERA with a better ball pen. I also think he might have at least 2 or possibly 3 more wins.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/15974529/los-angeles-dodgers-designate-carl-crawford-assignment
LAD DFA Crawford…despite $35M remaining on his contract…sometimes a team just has to cut their losses and move on
[…] By Kevin in Dallas […]
Did my patriotic duty and did my All Star votes. First time my Al ballot wasn’t all Tigers as I couldn’t pull the trigger on Upton.
The saddest thing about All Star voting by the fans is Upton actually has some votes!
I may have to change my Upton vote snub!
[…] By Kevin in Dallas […]
Victor..sacks loaded and you throw your bat at a pitch in the other batters box..foul out…WTH!..your one of the few hitters we have….
Quinntana saves the day…then Upton runs into one..holy cow!
gutsy call letting .217 green light (Upton) on a 3-0 pitch
…i would not have. -1 me
+1 Ausmus
Agree -1 me
Verlander has worked his way out of two innings backed by some good D.
Greenes addition is huge if he pitches like this!
+2 Ausmus for pulling JV and bringing in Greene
i’d bring Greene back for the 9th after a 1-2-3, fifteen pitch 8th (against CWS toughest hitters), w/KRod warming up in case Greene gives up a hit or walk.
What an enjoyable weekend!
Amen Tony!
Tigers, for the most part , looked like a real baseball team, with a real manager that did baseball things, this weekend!
I, for one have been very impressed w/how JV has ‘turned it around’ (last 6 starts) – he’s shown some good signs of re-establishing himself as the #1 starter DET was expecting when they renegotiated his contract 2 years ago… he’s signed through ’19 season ($28M per), and he has a $22M vesting option for 2020 if he finishes in the top 5 for Cy Young voting for ’19