Tigers ace Justin Verlander didn’t have time to get comfortable in Game 1 of the ALDS, giving up a leadoff home run to Coco Crisp and a one-out walk to Yoenis Cespedes. Verlander rebounded by striking out Brandon Moss and Josh Reddick to end the inning. The Tigers ace labored, though, needing 26 pitches to … Continue Reading →
The A’s didn’t waste any time getting the lead, as leadoff hitter Coco Crisp hit a home run off Justin Verlander to give Oakland the early 1-0 lead. Verlander had a 1-2 count on Crisp before he gave up the blast to deep right field on a 95 mph fastball. It’s the fourth leadoff home … Continue Reading →
During pregame ceremonies, former Tiger Brandon Inge got more applause than boos as he was introduced. In addition, they saluted A’s pitcher Pat Neshek, whose son died Wednesday, just 23 hours after he was born. The biggest roar came for third baseman and Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera, with fans waving towels and chanting, “MVP! … Continue Reading →
Unlike last season, when rain muddled the Tigers’ pitching rotation for the ALDS, the weather — cold, but not rainy — looks as if it will hold out to get Game 1 in. Justin Verlander (17-8), last year’s Cy Young winner and American League MVP, seems to be overmatched against A’s starter Jarrod Parker (13-8). … Continue Reading →