Austin Jackson got a lead off triple and Prince Fielder was able to deliver him home after the Yankees walked Miguel Cabrera with one out to put runners at the corners. Delmon Young got a single of his own to bring in Cabrera from second base and the Tigers jumped out to a 2-0 lead. … Continue Reading →
John Smoltz just said it best on the TBS broadcast: These American League Playoffs feel like the National League with these low scoring games. Both the Tigers and Yankees are relying strictly on pitching because their highly paid hitters are doing absolutely nothing at the plate. The Tigers are playing good defense right now, though, as … Continue Reading →
Doug Fister appears to be alright after taking a ball off the inside of his wrist on his throwing hand. Fister had it tough in the first two innings, but he’s appeared to find a rhythm. The only problem is his pitch count (65), so we could still see Drew Smyly at some point if … Continue Reading →
Doug Fister is the story right now. But not in the way Tiger fans would hope. Fister has labored through the first three innings and it’s amazing he hasn’t allowed any runs. He was able to get Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez with the bases loaded in each of the first two innings. The Tigers have … Continue Reading →
Doug Fister owes Jhonny Peralta dinner. Fister once again loaded the bases in the second inning before a Robinson Cano grounder hit off Fister’s foot and Peralta barehanded the ball and barely got Cano at first. Fister is struggling. He is not in rhythm and there could be a call to the bullpen for the … Continue Reading →
Doug Fister issued three walks in the first inning but got out of it when Jhonny Peralta made a great diving stop on a sharply hit ball by Alex Rodriguez to get the force at second and save his pitcher. Fister doesn’t look comfortable out there. He’s missing the strike zone, which is not a … Continue Reading →
It’s been a long and sometimes frustrating year, but the Tigers are right where we thought they would be when the 2012 season kicked off. Now the team heads to the Bronx for a classic match up with the New York Yankees. Both teams had to ride their ace to win decisive games in their respective … Continue Reading →
The Tigers are going back to the American League Championship Series for the second straight year for the first time since the 1930s. The season has been full of ups and downs, but the sparkling performance by ace Justin Verlander and the Tigers bats tonight have the Tigers in prime position to make a run … Continue Reading →
Justin Verlander came back to the mound for the eighth inning. If you’re surprised, you must not follow this team or this pitcher very closely. The Tigers ace has allowed just five runners to reach base all night, giving up four hits and walking just one. With the Tigers up 6-0 and the chance to add … Continue Reading →
Justin Verlander didn’t let the Tigers long four-run inning affect his pitching. After sitting for nearly half an hour, the Tigers ace got back to work and set down the A’s in order, recording two strikeouts to bring his total on the night to ten. The Tigers are closing in on their second straight trip … Continue Reading →