Tigers throttle Yankees 3-0, take control of series
The Tigers won this game on the strength of Anibal Sanchez, who was awesome on the mound for seven innings. Jim Leyland went with Phil Coke in the eighth and ninth innings, and he did the job.
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Tigers win exhausting game in 12 innings, 6-4
Well, that was tiring. As mad as fans may be at Jose Valverde and Jim Leyland right now, they have to be equally as happy with Octavio Dotel and Drew Smyly, who shut down the Yankees in extra innings in a tough situation. Oh, and that guy Delmon Young, too. Young appears to always turn … Continue Reading →
Young delivers again, Tigers lead 6-4 in 12th
The Yankees walked Miguel Cabrera to start the inning, and a short tapper from Prince Fielder moved him to second base. Delmon Young came up and delivered a screamer to right field that was misplayed by Nick Swisher and scored Cabrera. The Tigers scored again with runners on the corners when Andy Dirks hit a … Continue Reading →
Yankees get four in the ninth, game tied 4-4
Jose Valverde may not be the Tigers closer any longer. He just gave up four ninth inning runs to the Yankees, and the game is tied 4-4 and heading to extra innings. Valverde gave up two-run homers to Ichiro and Raul Ibanez, who is the player of the postseason so far when you combine tonight with … Continue Reading →
Tigers closing in on Game 1 victory, lead 4-0 after eight
Phil Coke came in and retired all three batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings. Then Joaquin Benoit got Eric Chavez on a long fly out before Nick Swisher doubled to right field. Curtis Granderson then promptly grounded out on the first pitch. It’s not a save situation, but I’m 99.9% sure we’re going … Continue Reading →
Verlander looking strong through six, Tigers lead 2-0
I hate to keep repeating myself, but this is all about Justin Verlander. The Tigers ace has picked up the slack in the absence of his teammates bats, which showed signs of life early, but have been quiet due to good pitching from A’s starter Jarrod Parker. The Tigers have just five hits through six innings. … Continue Reading →
A's stun Tigers with 3-run ninth, win 4-3
The Tigers were three outs away from their second straight ALCS. But it wasn’t meant to be tonight. Jose Valverde gave up a single, then a double, then another double that tied the game at three. Then we thought we were going to extra innings after he got the next two guys out. Oh, but … Continue Reading →
Tigers win division, heading to playoffs with 6-3 victory over Royals
Miguel Cabrera’s triple crown chase will take a back seat to the fact that the Tigers have won back-to-back American League Central Divsion titles. Cabrera went 4-for-5 with three singles and a home run that put him in sole possession of the A.L. home run lead. The White Sox won in Cleveland, 11-0, so it … Continue Reading →
In pitchers duel, Tigers come out on top thanks to Fielder big fly
Prince Fielder hit a two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning, and it was enough to carry the Tigers over the Twins on a day where pitching dominated. Anibal Sanchez pitch 6 1/3 innings for the Tigers, allowing just one run while striking out four. The Tigers had trouble getting to Liam … Continue Reading →