Game 40: Tigers (16-23) at Royals (17-21)
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 6:01 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals, May 14, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
Justin Verlander (1-6, 6.43) vs. 
Luke Hochevar (2-2, 4.94)
Will last night's tough loss to the Royals linger with the Tigers in the second game of this series? It very well could if Detroit scores as few runs for Justin Verlander as they did for Nate Robertson. And for all the chatter about Verlander's struggles this season, poor run support has been a nagging issue. The Tigers have scored four runs total in his last three starts. How many starting pitchers could overcome that?
If Verlander only gets one or two runs tonight, he should trash a dugout heater like Mark Buehrle did last week in Chicago. Unless, of course, he wins. And he's pitched very well at Kauffman Stadium.
Luke Hochevar has had his own issues with run support, as the Royals have scored just one run in each of his losses this year. He wasn't great in his last start, however, giving up four runs in seven innings versus the Orioles. But in his two prior appearances, Hochevar gave up just three runs over 12 innings, looking like the type of pitcher who Kansas City selected first overall in the 2006 draft. According to our friend Sam Mellinger, Hochevar is also really good at Rock Band.
No Gary Sheffield in left field tonight, and Jason Beck reports that Jim Leyland won't be playing Sheff out there as much because of that bad shoulder. Geez, that move didn't last very long, did it? But Matt Joyce has been playing some good defense out there, and that's where he'll be this evening.
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Aftermath?
Is this what it has come to? Starting pitchers, you start to write the hops, but the deep depression is too much to overcome, and you can’t muster another stroke…..
HA!
That did look like kind of an “eff it” post, didn’t it?
Actually, that was a placeholder that I typed up earlier today, and thought I’d be home before 6 p.m. to fill in the rest. Oops. Sorry about that.
But it might come to that, if this keeps up.
“Royals, Tigers, blargh.”
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
Starting Lineups
DETROIT
1. Curtis “I need a hit” Granderson, CF
2. Placido “Renteria better not try that again” Polanco, 2B
3. Carlos Guillen, 3B
4. Magglio Ordonez, RF
5. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
6. Matt “I play better defense” Joyce, LF
7. Marcus “Hey, I’m playing!” Thames, DH
8. Edgar “I thought I could make the play” Renteria, SS
9. Pudge “I love to swing and miss at the high strike” Rodriguez, C
KANSAS CITY
1. David DeJesus, LF
2. Mark “I own the Tigers” Grudzielanek, 2B
3. Alex Gordon, 3B
4. Jose Guillen, DH
5. Billy “Did I really go hitless last night?” Butler, 1B
6. Mark Teahen, RF
7. John Buck, C
8. Tony “I never would’ve tried that thing Renteria tried” Pena, Jr., SS
9. Joey “I can jump over a car, you know” Gathright, CF
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions
How about David "nobody F's with" DeJesus
for the Lebowski fans out there
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
That nickname should stick to DeJesus like Pudge’s does to him.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I did!
Running up the wall, then throwing the runner out? Awesome.
And did he sort of “high five” a fan, as well?
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
It was the high-five in the middle of the play that made it “Manny”
by pfuhrmeister on May 14, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I still have major scoreboard envy
Just like the girls say. Bigger is better.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
Can't see it
Got the Celtics on the tube. And right now, I don’t know which is more disappointing, the Celtics or the Tigers.
by pfuhrmeister on May 14, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn’t the Celtics already win the NBA title? I thought they were given the trophy before the season.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Think positive
Hochevar is kinda mediocre. Verlander should be a stud. Billy Butler is a butcher with a glove and should botch at least one play tonight. We’re gonna win tonight.
the dude
I’m with Zappatista, I’d like to see a Lebowski theme throughout this thread. If the Tigers win tonight, it will because of “the dude”. It can be a tradition when the Tigers need a win.
Can you dudes abide?
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No Eagles
I hate the effing Eagles man, time for some Creedence.
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Some runs would really tie this thread together.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Granderson
anybody else think maybe granderson needs to visit the hens for a bit to get his head straight?
Granderson
I wonder if it’s in his head or if his hand is bothering him? Either way he needs to get it going.
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Verlander
Verlander is throwing rocks tonight. Mark it, Dude.
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Roll Call
Just realized I forgot one for last night’s recap. Sorry, guys.
Must have been that deep depression Zappatista was talking about.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Cabrera
Nice cut there by Miguel (sarcasm).
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Thought you'd all enjoy this fun stats I saw today
The Tigers’ record in games when they score 4 or fewer runs: 0-19.
I hope nothing comes up tonight that inspires anyone to use some of Tara Reid’s quotes from the movie.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Please not again....
If the Tigers lose tonight I might cry. I shouldn’t need to remind anyone that….
Strong men also cry.
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If they win tonight...
It could come up frequently.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Damned if you do...
Is Guillen in position to make a play if he’s not in for the bunt?
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
That fence was rigged
Bet that door doesn’t give way if Gordon tries to make a play in foul territory.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
It seems strangely appropriate...
for a Viagra ad to run after the Royals take a 2-0 lead.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
My wife
That’s her bread and butter – she’s a Unix sys admin at Pfizer.
by pfuhrmeister on May 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Clutch?
Everyone remember how in 2006 it was Craig Monroe, in 2007 it was Magglio and Polanco… who is it now?
They’re only down six. Not too bad.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Rod Allen
Seems enamored with “nice, tight” breaking balls tonight.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
So that’s what Cabrera gets paid for? Bloop singles? Gotta love this guy. His at bats are awful and it seems like a lot of his hits are like that, lucky.
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FSN's Trivia Question
Steve Busby threw two, I’m pretty sure Saberhagen threw one but don’t know the other one. Anyone else?
Sounds like your sister-in-law knows what to get you for your birthday.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
KC No-Hitter
Colborn threw one. I don’t know about the Busby one(s).
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Pitch Counts
I haven’t looked into this at all yet, but doesn’t it seem like Verlander just needs a lot more pitches to get outs this year?
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Sadly for you...
neither team will top the Pistons
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Fun time
I just want to see the Celtics and the Pistons go at it.
by pfuhrmeister on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that’d be a great series.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge
might be the easiest player to get out in all of baseball.
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What we're going to call this team
I think this 2008 team will be known as The WTF Tigers.
The Gashouse Gang, Murderer’s Row, the Go-Go Sox, the Miracle Mets… The WTF Tigers.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
This is driving me crazy!
We’re 1 1/2 games into a series with the ROYALS and they’ve scored 2 runs. I am going crazy.
Yeesh
Everything has to be an effing tragedy with the Tigers.
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hahha
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I am the Walrus?
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
you are...
like a child who walks in on the middle of a movie…
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
RE: Ian's suggestion to Verlander.
Tigers need to trash something.
I think...
I’m experiencing some unchecked aggression.
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Man...
Hell of a job by Gathright running that ball down.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
Now it's official
That’s the closest thing to a rally we’ve had in a while
by pfuhrmeister on May 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
time is now
if we don’t get to the starter now we’ll trouble with that pen. we need runs now!
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that was a fringe call.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
shut the f up, donny.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
For a 2-0 game...
This isn’t exactly scooting along, either.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe...
After the game the Tigers will swing by the In and Out Burger to lift their collective spirits.
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Too obvious, I suppose.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s my friend, she just came over to use the shower.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
This is obscene
No way Verlander should be losing this game.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
He should be smashing something in the dugout right now.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
I hear that
Last night I had Troy Percival give up a solo HR to Hideki Matsui. That cost me a win (I had Edwin Jackson) and a save (from Percival). Plus, my opponent had Matsui.
I'm confused
You intentionally walk the guy and then try to pick him off? Concentrate on the batter you wanted to face!
Ian...
I’m counting on you coming up with an appropriate Lebowski picture to sum up this game on your next post.
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Maybe I’ll title the post, “Shut the fuck up, Donny.”
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Of... course.
Ground into a double play. Kill the rally. I hate life.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
wwwhhhhhhhhhhhhhattttttttttttt???????
I just got home from work, and when I left i saw it was 2-0…. and 6 innings later and its still 2-0… do you blame the tigers? or the coaches? Poor hitting today, poor pitching the other day…. jeeeezzzz typical problems of a losing team. DAMN DOUBLE PLAY!!!!
The D-Backs Series
Will it be possible for the Tigers to actually lose more than three games in that series? Somehow, I think it’s possible.
by Ian Casselberry on May 14, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
mostly gutters.
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by spotstarters on May 14, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
did we used to have the royals number?
Totally reversed now, what’s that, 5 losses in a row to that squad?
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