On paper, it looks like Max Scherzer kept up the trend of dominant starting pitching, allowing only 2 runs in 7 innings.
In reality, three spectacular defensive plays with runners on base kept the game within reach. Ian Kinsler made two fine plays dashing to his left, fielding the ball into right field, spinning, and making a strong throw, once to second to start a double play, and once to first. Then, Ezequiel Carrera, in his first start in the bigs, made a bid for play of the year on a diving catch sprinting to his right in deep centerfield. The play was phenomenal for a number of reasons – his read on the ball, the distance covered, and most importantly, the game situation. The bases were juiced with none out. Carrera’s snag allowed Max to limit the damage to a single run that inning.
For the game, Scherzer allowed 9 hits, 3 walks, and struck out only 4 in 7 innings. But Scherzer made enough pitches to give his defense a chance, which is what good pitchers do.
Avila had a really bad K with the bases loaded and one out. And then Robertson made him look silly in the 9th, but Robertson does that to a lot of people.
The Tigers are now 8-10 since the break.
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And so begins the David Price era. In case you’ve been without internet for the past seven years, David Price is good. Like really good. He’s been an All-Star 4 times, won the Cy Young in 2012, and finished second in 2010. For his career he’s 82-47 with a 3.18 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 10 K/9, and 8.22 K/BB. He hasn’t posted an ERA above 3.50 since 2009. His .636 career winning percentage ranks him 9th among active leaders with at least 100 decisions, just behind Max Scherzer, and right ahead of Justin Verlander.
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– The Tigers sign 2012 and 2013 AL Rolaids Relief winner (is that still a thing) Jim Johnson to a minor league contract.
– Here’s what David Price will do for you. Tigers are #2 in the latest USA Today MLB power rankings.
– John Sterling’s idiosyncrasies drive me nuts, but he’s about as complimentary of the other teams as it comes. Suzyn Waldman knows her stuff too.
– Avila is…a good game manager. Let’s all understand that.
Game preview here.
No love for Carrerra as Davis gets the start.
1. Rajai Davis, CF
2. Ian Kinsler, 2B
3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
4. Victor Martinez, DH
5. Torii Hunter RF
6. J.D. Martinez, LF
7. Nick Castellanos, 3B
8. Alex Avila, C
9. Andrew Romine, SS
Boy, is Torii slow running to first.
The Skuggos must be saving themselves again…hey David we forgot to tell you this team can’t score!!..good luck with that !!!
You still have to score runs ….. no matter how good your pitchers are and Cy winners you have on your staff!
Are the Tigers even .500 against teams .500 or better….these same Tigers everyone is putting in the World Series
The Tigers have done squat since the 27-12 start. They won’t make it past the first round!
I too have my grave concerns. But we’re gonna win the Central and this team can get hot.
Lots of baseball left.
Romine…atta boy!
The B.O.O.B.s are coming up big tonight.
Let’s get a run and then let Price finish it off.
Based on Jim’s reaction in the booth, Hunter’s going to have a broken hand here.
Note, I have no insight on this but Jim yelled into the mic. Pretty comical.
Dirks.
if price keeps pushing high innings every start, and the tigers make the world series. kids gonna be looking at 275 ish IP
As long as he can pitch through 2015.
All the starters need to be pushing high innings to take the pressure off Ausmus to use the bullpen.
Hunter X-Ray’s negative. Just a “contusion.”
And to think Stephen Drew could have been our regular SS.
Babe Avila!
Who was that batting in the Avila spot!!!!!
Joe….Joe…Joe….say it was so!!!!
pitching wins…the Sluggos get runs from unexpected sources!!
Nice WIN!
As a side note….Joba..Sorria…Nathan…clean innings. . Isn’t that the way it is supposed to go!
Hey o’ hey, I feel so good today,
just touched down on an international runway.
Jet-propelled back home from overseas to the USA
Dan and Jim
Oh how I yearn for you;
Detroit v. the Yankees playing in the house of Ruth
God I long to be back home with my friends at the DTW
Did I miss Coleman’s wit
Did I miss Jud’s analysis
Did I miss Kevin in Dallas’ optimism
From the pre-game to the 9th.
You can bet your life I did
so I got back to the USA
I am so glad to be living in the USA!
I said I am so glad to be living in the USA!
Ain’t great to back in the good ole USA!!!
(with apologies to Linda and Chuck)
BTW, who’s this Price guy and where is my man AJAX???
Lost in all the excitement of last night’s 12 inning game was the unique circumstance that neither team walked a batter. Last time that happened in a game 12-innings or more: 1917.
great observation and research Coleman.
fortunately Drew swung at ball 4 (at the ankles) in a 3-2 count to lead off the 10th against Chamberlain
good win for DET, at Yankee stadium… the type of game I’ve seen the Tigers lose
…and add NYY to list of teams, I’d like to swap bullpens with
When you think about it its pretty hard to walk any of the Tigers and just as hard for our bullpen to make it thru without a walk…therefore the feat was indeed amazing!
I posted yesterday I didn’t think Miggy was earning his $20+ mil..and Vince posted some good numbers and stated it was an illusion….heres some hard numbers…last four series…10+ games….1 HR….2 RBI….0 doubles….many many outs especially lately are very Romaine like weak Groundballs….maybe his average is there…but he is paid to drive in runs…..I don’t know his LOB numbers but he sure isn’t adding to his 80+ RBI very often any more.
against NYY Left-hander Chris Capuano.
1. Rajai Davis, LF
2. Ian Kinsler, 2B
3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
4. Victor Martinez, DH
5. J.D. Martinez, RF
6. Nick Castellanos, 3B
7. Bryan Holaday, C
8. Andy Romine, SS
9. Ezequiel Carrera, CF
Starting pitcher: Justin Verlander
I see six runs in this DET lineup/match-up…let’s hope JV keeps them under 6