Detroit Tigers Ongoing 2016 Thread

[Iffster]

Miggy strikes out TWICE with the bases loaded.

4 strikeouts in the game

 

[Iffster]

Iffy's Three Bums of the Game:*

1. Greene
2. Miggy
3. Aviles

(When they win, I'll name the three stars)

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[broncosmitty]

Was there any reason given for Aviles over Nicky C?

Pretty much I'm just wondering if Nick is hurt.

(Family Farm And Home is pretty much my favorite store ever. Great selection of Muck and Mud boots. Also a nice selection of chicks and ducklings. Gotta get there early though, or all the healthy beaks are picked over.)

 

[burfboy]

12 LOB

 

[burfboy]

GAME NOTES
--On paper, it's a pretty good matchup between right-handers tonight. Jordan Zimmermann has been lights out in his two previous starts as a Tiger, not allowing a run in 13 innings. Kennedy has been almost as good, allowing one run in 13 2/3 innings in his first season with the Royals.

--The Tigers dropped the series opener in Kansas City on Tuesday, 8-6. Detroit had its chances, but came up empty too often with the bases loaded. The Royals -- defending World Series champs -- claim the early lead in the American League Central.

--Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez now has 999 career RBIs. When he reaches 1,000, he will be the fifth Venezuelan-born player to do so. That lists includes Miguel Cabrera and Magglio Ordonez. Martinez says he's OK after getting hit by a pitch in last night's game.

--The Tigers are now 3-3 on this road trip, which concludes with two more games in Kansas City.
Mlive

 

[burfboy]

Detroit Tigers
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Justin Upton, LF
3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
4. Victor Martinez, DH
5. J.D. Martinez, RF
6. Nick Castellanos, 3B
7. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
8. Anthony Gose, CF
9. Jose Iglesias, SS


Kansas City Royals
1. Alcides Escobar, SS
2. Mike Moustakas, 3B
3. Lorenzo Cain, CF
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Kendrys Morales, DH
6. Alex Gordon, LF
7. Salvador Perez, C
8. Omar Infante, 2B
9. Jarrod Dyson, RF

 

[Howie115]

12 LOB

And yet, if we'd gotten decent pitching, the Tigers would have won anyway.

 

[burfboy]

McCann progressing: James McCann (sprained right ankle) is walking without a boot or crutches and has started baseball activities. Ausmus said he would not be surprised if McCann is ready to return as soon as he is eligible to do so. McCann has been on the disabled list since April 12 and is eligible to return to the active roster on April 27, a week from today.

Norris pitches: Daniel Norris (left lumbar spine fracture) made his first start of the season for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday as he continues to make his way back from a spring training injury. Norris allowed five runs in the second inning of a 7-2 loss to Indianapolis. His final line: 4IP, 6H, 5R, 5ER, 3BB, 6SO

 

[themuzzer]

Betting all my V-Cash on the Tigers tonite.......

 

[burfboy]

Betting all my V-Cash on the Tigers tonite.......

I did the same... $1443.00...well I have $1

 

[themuzzer]

I did the same... $1443.00...well I have $1

I dropped 2100......I had 4500 a few days ago, it goes fast....think the most I've had is like 6,800......I took a bath on the super bowl, thought for sure Carolina was going to win it.

 

[themuzzer]

I think I bet 5K on the Diaz/Macreggor fight, Thought for sure Mcgreggor was going to win that......When I get some cash I try to bet on a sure thing and fail most of the time.

 

[Iffster]

J-Up with a first inning K. Liking this guy as a Tiger as much as I liked him as a D'Back.

 

[themuzzer]

More bad base running, Atleast Kinsler got Salty in......Might have been a play at home if IGGY held at first.

 

[burfboy]

Should be second and third with one out

 

[Iffster]

They need Zimmerman to go 7 innings. Tigers are already over-working their pen. And it's not like it is a real good pen to begin with.

 

[Howie115]

J-Up with a first inning K. Liking this guy as a Tiger as much as I liked him as a D'Back.

Again, he's usually a slow starter. If April stats were the be-all/end-all, Chris Shelton would be headed to the Hall of Fame.

 

[themuzzer]

Iggy sporting leather....Nice!

 

[Howie115]

Moustakas picked off. Thanks.

 

[Iffster]

Again, he's usually a slow starter. If April stats were the be-all/end-all, Chris Shelton would be headed to the Hall of Fame.

No - Upton is not a slow starter. His April numbers match up to the numbers in his other months pretty evenly. He has even shown more power in April. His problem is some sort of lack of focus.....streaky hitter....maybe has a hard time re-adjusting to what pitchers throw him. But, I should expect the Ks...he'll rack up a bundle by the time the season is over.