Game 29: Tigers (13-15) at Yankees (14-15)
by Ian Casselberry on May 1, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at New York Yankees, May 1, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Nate Robertson (0-3, 6.91) vs. 
Ian Kennedy (0-2, 8.53)
I shouldn't use the word I really want to use, because it usually invokes The Jinx, but tonight, the Tigers have a chance to do something that a broom does to dirt, and any time that can be accomplished at Yankee Stadium, it's noteworthy. But everything seems to be coming together for this team, and it would certainly be encouraging to see that trend continue upward this evening.
Both Kenny Rogers and Jeremy Bonderman righted themselves over the last two nights, and gave the Tigers the kind of starting pitching they've been craving over the past month. So is it now Nate Robertson's turn to figure it out? He has given up at least four runs in each of his five starts this season. Though it should be mentioned that Robertson also currently leads the Detroit staff in strikeouts (with 24), which is something you probably wouldn't have predicted. And he did go seven innings in his last start, which is a good sign.
Robertson has never won a game at Yankee Stadium, going 0-3 in four regular season starts with a 6.97 ERA.
Ian Kennedy has been a little better than Robertson in his five starts, but doesn't have a win to show for the effort. Apparently, the Yankees are encourage that he really only had one bad inning last time out, against the Indians. Peter Abraham of the LoHud Yankees Blog implies that Kennedy might suddenly come down with the same mysterious "strained oblique" that took out Phil Hughes if he doesn't have a good start tonight. Here in Detroit, we like to call that particular malady "tired arm."
Brandon Inge is catching tonight, as both Pudge Rodriguez and Edgar Renteria get the night off. Ramon Santiago is in at shortstop. Will we see international man of mystery Francisco Cruceta tonight? Yankee Stadium seems like an excellent place to make a debut.
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Starting Lineups
DETROIT
1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Gary Sheffield, DH
4. Magglio Ordonez, RF
5. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
6. Carlos Guillen, 3B
7. Jacque Jones, LF
8. Brandon Inge, C
9. Ramon Santiago, SS
NY YANKEES
1. Johnny Damon, LF
2. Derek Jeter, SS
3. Bobby Abreu, RF
4. Shelley Duncan, 1B
5. Hideki Matsui, DH
6. Melky Cabrera, CF
7. Morgan Ensberg, 3B
8. Robinson Cano, 2B
9. Chad Moeller, C
At first
I wasn’t too hot about the Tigers facing the Yankees twice right at the beginning of the year. But getting to face them when they are without ARod and Posada is a big plus.
Abreu's 3-run homer
That just sounded like a home run. I was actually looking away from the TV, and could tell that was a big blow. This isn’t going to go well.
Guillen's throws
For all the crap we gave Cabrera for putting Guillen in bad position with his throws, Carlos is making Miggy dig for a lot of throws. Maybe he’s trying to inflict revenge.
by Ian Casselberry on May 1, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Bump
This isn’t a complete instant reaction to that home run, but I want Nate to be taken out of the rotation when Dontrelle comes back. Anyone agree, or I am i completly insane and just trying to find someone to pick on now that Grilli is gone.
Someone has to go
And Rogers looked pretty good in his last start…
by Ian Casselberry on May 1, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Offense
Ok hopefully my mention of a rotation bump gave Nate some kind of reverse-jinx and allowed him to settle down, now the offense needs to pick him up.
The two guys with the signs
Whether or not they waved at the screen better not be the most suspense we get all night.
I don’t know if that ball sunk faster than he thought, but he butchered that thing.
by Ian Casselberry on May 1, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Kennedy
He doesn’t seem to be throwing any harder then the high 80’s. Is that normal for him? I understand he is supposed to have good control, but I was expecting a little more velocity from a 23 year old supposedly good prospect, especially a righty.
4-5 the other night
2 HR’s last night and a double tonight. I think it’s safe to say that Placido is back.
Ian Kennedy
13 pitches in the first, 12 in the second. Really made him work with 31 pitches in the third.
I stepped outside ...
to take some trash down to the curb and missed the 4 run outburst.
Perhaps I should leave the computer more often.
busy remote fingers tonight
Pistons, Tigers, Red Wings, Office, 30 Rock, Lost…everything’s on tonight
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
I'll definitely be torn...
come 9 pm when The Office is on. Hopefully we’ve built a big lead by then.
Big TV Night
I have to say, I was disappointed when I saw this wasn’t a matinee.
by Ian Casselberry on May 1, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking exactly the same thing.
by Ian Casselberry on May 1, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
refresh me on the rules...
we just have to get this game out of the 5th inning for it to be official, correct?
Back of the batter's box
I see what Rod is saying about batters cheating, with the lines blurred out and covered by that “diamond dust.” But don’t you think a veteran umpire like Rick Reed knows if a batter is standing too far back?
Jacque Jones' arm
Like he was going to throw Jeter out at home.
He might have the worst outfield arm I’ve ever seen.
Great show...
Actually, I’m recording all the NBC comedies tonight., and Lost to boot…
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
yeah
I’m going to miss it so much when it’s gone! It’s one of the few TV shows I watch.
by Kurt Mensching on May 1, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Michael Kay just made the good point (his first of the series, I think) that if Renteria was in there, that probably goes through for a hit.
Nice play indeed!
I only Santiago could hit more than the weight Cabrera wishes he weighs..
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Don't need to hit .350
Long as he hits it like that!
by Kurt Mensching on May 1, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know.
Ramon technically doesn’t count, but it’s still quite a surprise how well he’s swinging the bat.
Knew you knew
Just mentioned that for the folks who guessed Carlos. Seriously, Ramon has been hitting much better this year. 2006 and 2007 combined, he had 8 extra base hits. He already has 4 extra base hits this year.
he's top 10 in the AL
I’ve had to bold his name on the agate page all week, I should know that answer :)
by Kurt Mensching on May 1, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramon!
They should be out of this inning.
Maybe he gets a pass because of the two-run triple, but still.
Pitching Change
I don’t like it when they pull a lefty for another lefty. Why couldn’t Nate just stay in there to face Damon, he certainly made him look bad last time up.
Can't say I understand the pitching decisions.
Why bring in Seay? What exactly are the defined roles for Bobby & Clay? Are they both lefty specialists? And why Miner? Ever?
Mags
I really thought there was no way he could hit as well as he did last year, but at the rate he is going…maybe he can.
yeah, he's ridonkulous
I still think the Tigers signed him at a discount
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
we're so lucky we get to see him play for the next 8 years
by Kurt Mensching on May 1, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa.
God, he really crushed that. Makes you wonder what will happen if he gets one to pull. How far can he hit one?
FSN+ at 10?
Are we switching to FSN+ at 10 because of the Wings game or was that a one-time thing?
All Red Wings games are national TV from here on out
Actually, I’m kind of bummed that i won’t hear Mickey Redmond say “bingo bango” or “BC 2-hander” till November…
waynefontes.com sidelionreport.com
on the other hand
I’m sick of hearing “The word is out and the wings are in.”
What does that even mean? It made sense for the first round, like the wings are in the playoffs. but otherwise? Was it supposed to mean the Wings are cool?
by Kurt Mensching on May 1, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
"People are playing sports. Watch them. Or don't. Whatever."
by Kurt Mensching on May 1, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Pistons up by at least 25 at the end of the third.
I think Billups hit a three towards the end to make it 28. I stepped out of the room for a second.
I feel so much safer...that I'm not in NYC...
after seeing the close up of that cop!
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Close Out Night
Pistons up big, Tigers on their way to a victory, lets hope the Wings can make it 3 for 3 tonight
Yay!
Just got a chance to see the score…I’m glad this series is over!
Ian- love the blog! I check out BlessYouBoys first thing after looking up the box score. Go tigers! :)
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