2014 AL Central

[riffjim4069]

Just looking at the current batting averages of our 1 through 6 hitters in the lineup:

R. Davis .338
I. Kinsler .309
M. Cabrerra .286
V. Martinez .330
T. Hunter .304
A. Jackson .299

Not bad considering Miggy is the slacker, but moving-up quickly, and Jackson is only 1-point from .300

 

[riffjim4069]

Nice win, and series sweep, for the Tigers this afternoon; 9-4. Go Tigers!

 

[Jimbo]

Nice win, and series sweep, for the Tigers this afternoon; 9-4. Go Tigers!

However, the 4 is disappointing ...

Verlander had a No Hitter going in the 6th ... and leading 7-0.

 

[riffjim4069]

True, but the team is on a roll and heading home to open a series tomorrow night against the Astros.

 

[Jimbo]

True, but the team is on a roll and heading home to open a series tomorrow night against the Astros.

I STILL think of the Astros as being in the NL ...

 

[riffjim4069]

I STILL think of the Astros as being in the NL ...

True, just like the Brewers belong in the AL...

 

[riffjim4069]

Max takes the mound this evening for the Tigers. He's off to another stellar start to this season...

 

[Jimbo]

Max takes the mound this evening for the Tigers. He's off to another stellar start to this season...

My standards for pitchers like J.V. and now Scherzer is going 7+ innings and giving up 4 or less hits as a GREAT pitched game.

 

[satjay]

The nicest thing right now on this streak the tigers are on is watching the starting pitching

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[riffjim4069]

Nice pitching performances this evening. Go Tigers!

 

[riffjim4069]

Tigers hold a 1-run lead going into the 8th-inning. Nice to see Max come out for the 8th inning.

 

[Jimbo]

Tigers hold a 1-run lead going into the 8th-inning. Nice to see Max come out for the 8th inning.

Thats because Max has only 100 pitches so far and the game is tight.
Can't count on the pen in this one.

This has been a very well pitched game on both sides.

IF Max gets a double play here quick, he may come out for the ninth.

Edit:
Max is now at 110 and looks like Max is out of gas ...

What a Double Play !

I still doubt that Max comes out for the ninth at this point.

Heres the difference between Max and J.V. (110 pitches thru 8, J.V. comes out for the 9th).

 

[riffjim4069]

Huge strike-out, toss-out.

 

[Jimbo]

Would LIKE more Runs !

I give Houston pitcher Cosart a lot of credit, he pitched a super game.

 

[riffjim4069]

Victor! Now, let's hope [and pray] that our bullpen can hold 'em.

 

[Jimbo]

Victor! Now, let's hope [and pray] that our bullpen can hold 'em.

With Nathan coming in, I am fine, if it was the 8th and someone else coming in, I'd be nervous.

It's NATHAN TIME !!!

These close games are what we brought him here for.

 

[riffjim4069]

Nice win for the good guys.

 

[Jimbo]

Would LIKE more Runs !

I give Houston pitcher Cosart a lot of credit, he pitched a super game.

Thank you Victor !

 

[jrp]

Nice win for the good guys.

That sounds like Harrelson! Twins get good pitching and a 1-0 extra inning win.

 

[riffjim4069]

The Tigers have Ray starting tonight's game. I have no idea who he is.