Game 67: Dodgers (31-35) at Tigers (29-37)
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 5:30 PM EDT
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Los Angeles Dodgers at Detroit Tigers, Jun 13, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Derek Lowe (4-5, 4.15) vs. 
Armando Galarraga (5-2, 3.70)
Some nasty storms could be moving through metro Detroit this evening, which could put tonight's game in question. Most of southeastern Michigan is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. EST. At the very least, there could be a delay at some point. My guess is that MLB will try to get this one in, as scheduling a doubleheader would be difficult either Saturday or Sunday, and the Dodgers likely wouldn't be enthused about flying to Detroit to play on an off-day.
Getting rained out would be a drag as the Tigers finally have some momentum going, and surely want to keep on rolling. Armando Galarraga recovered nicely from his "piggyback start" vs. Oakland, keeping the Indians to two runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings. He's won three of his last four starts, one of which was Detroit's only win in interleague play thus far.
The Dodgers come to Comerica Park having lost six of their last 10, and 14 of their last 20. Derek Lowe, however has been pitching quite well, allowing just six earned runs over his last four starts (29 innings). For what it's worth (Lowe hasn't faced the Tigers since 2005), he has an outstanding career record against Detroit, going 7-1 with a 1.82 ERA.
We've also got something of a streak going, as "ginger ale" has been a good luck charm the past two games. So the Vernor's banner goes up again. As the profound Crash Davis once said, "Never #@$% with a winning streak."
Forgive me for getting somber for a moment, but I'd like to note the passing of Tim Russert, someone whose work I've admired for a very long time. (And judging from all the photos and clips I'm seeing on TV right now, he was a huge baseball fan.) As an aspiring journalist, I always thought it would be great if just once, I could nail a guy with a question the way Russert did to politicians all the time. And if I loved my job as much as he seemed to, I must be doing okay. I can't imagine a Sunday morning (or election coverage) without him.
True Blue LA has your SB Nation opposing view for this weekend's series.
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Starting Lineups
LA DODGERS
1. Juan Pierre, CF
2. Delwyn Young, LF
3. Andre Ethier, RF
4. Jeff Kent, 2B
5. Russell Martin, C
6. James Loney, 1B
7. Andy LaRoche, 3B
8. Mark Sweeney, DH
9. Angel Berroa, SS
DETROIT
1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Michael Hollimon, SS
3. Carlos Guillen, 3B
4. Magglio Ordonez, RF
5. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
6. Jeff Larish, DH
7. Marcus Thames, LF
8. Brandon Inge, C
9. Ryan Raburn, 2B
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Maybe we can keep this up since we’ve done very well against the Yankees recently, and Torre obviously used to be their manager.
by syratiger on Jun 13, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Rain Delay
Tarp’s on the field. No word on how long the delay will be.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just checked ye ol'e doppler
and looks like it should be clear sailing soon..
by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree about Tim Russert
he was a real pro, one of the best in the business.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ditto
Always first class, great insight, the balls to ask the tough questions and the couth to do it tastefully.
by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
couldn't agree more
no one in news has the ability to cross examine a guest the way Tim Russert could.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was a real pro
He did a great job in not showing any bias. He stuck it to whomever he was interviewing. He was a class act really was a great guy, helped many causes, including the Childern of Fall Soldiers. My Sunday mornings will not be the same without him. He sure will be missed.
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
by miggy4mvp on Jun 13, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game on x2
Tigers on and an Indy channel is showing the Indianapolis Indians at the Mudhens. double me up!
by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who says he can't play D
He has made more great plays this year than anyone else in the outfield besides Grandy, with limited playing time.
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
by miggy4mvp on Jun 13, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We interrupt Lakers coverage to bring you the base ball.
Living among 10 million Lakers fans can be trying in these times. Wish I had a Red Wings flag to fly from my window, the sea of yellow and purple must recede. But I’ll take a Tiger victory in the meantime.
And thanks for the Vernor’s vintage ad. I get mine in bottles at Galco’s in Eagle Rock(ish). They also stock Rock n Rye and pretty much all your Faygo flavors.
NICE CATCH MARCUS.
by Jenius on Jun 13, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Inge's play was nice, too
I think his infield time definitely helped him on scooping up the ball and making an off-balance throw on Juan Pierre’s grounder.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Knee's
Ain’t no problem there. That is good to see.
by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlos "Rickey" Guillen
Two straight games with a stolen base.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Got away with one
things are going our way
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
by miggy4mvp on Jun 13, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
about time
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
by miggy4mvp on Jun 13, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right in front of him
I don’t know how that ump missed the call. Not that I’m complaining.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
X-Mo
I think Rod’s as in love with X-Mo as Joe Morgan is with K-Zone. Now he just has to start referring to it like a person.
“X-Mo says Berroa tagged Guillen.”
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
X-Mo is K-Zone's 3rd cousin removed
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
by miggy4mvp on Jun 13, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inge at catcher
Maybe I’m imagining things, but I think that inning was a sign of how he’s become more comfortable with being a catcher. Galarraga walks LaRoche, Inge trots out to the mound to calm him down. When he first started playing catcher again this season, I don’t think he was doing that. He seemed far more concerned with acclimating himself back to the position.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rodney
On the mound right now for the Hens. I will give you a synopsis when he’s done. Supposed to be going two innings….
by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rodney
Two K’s and grounder. One man did reach on an error, but he then stole second and third on consecutive pitches. Nothing earth shattering. His fastball looked good, not great. Same good movement though. He’s looking like he hit the weights.
by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But he controlled the fastball?
That seemed to be his big issue.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeppers
NO WALKS! Just finished up the top of the 9th. Two K’s and a grounder. I don’t think he went two balls on any of them.
by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen
has seemed much more comfortable at third recently.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
He’s made two plays tonight that he wouldn’t have made a few weeks ago.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo-yah!
Yeah, I think you have to keep Marcus in the lineup.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH MARCUS
He brought the big boy bat today ;)
by Tigsfan on Jun 13, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
to (mis)quote Monty Python and the Holy Grail....
there are some who call me…..... Thames.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slick!
Nice piece of opposite field hitting by Granderson for a double.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Followed by Hollimon’s first major league RBI on a sac fly. Glad to see the kid make a play.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO FREAKING WAY...
Man, I hope he isn’t hurt..
by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d find it hard to believe that Juan Pierre could hit a ball hard enough to hurt anyone.
Strange, in that Galarraga initially ran after the ball, which made it look like he was okay.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who woulda thunk
that in mid-June so far the Tigers’ best offseason trade would be Michael Hernandez for Armando Galarraga
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not only that
If you told me two Mud Hens would be in the rotation, Galarraga wouldn’t have been one of the guys I expected
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jun 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean seriously
Galarraga has been a revelation. Plus Michael Hernandez is so obscure I’ve had to look up that trade 4 or 5 times, because I’d never heard of him before.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the Rangers trade Hernandez to the Mets’ organization? That’s the only Michael Hernandez I can find on MILB.com.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another deep hit to the opposite field
I think Miggy’s settling in
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jun 13, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost a replay of yesterday's 9th
Maggs flies out to the warning track in left, followed by Cabrera taking a ball deep to the opposite field. Not for a home run his time, of course.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone else noticed
that all of sudden there’s a TON of Tigers minor leaguers who somewhat unexpectedly are now up in the bigs? I wouldn’t have been surprised if we went a whole season without seeing: Dolsi, Galarraga, Bonine, Rapada, Larish, Hollimon, Clevlen, Raburn yet they’re all up at the same time. And that doesn’t even mention Clete and Joyce…
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another great start for The Little Cat
Is that 4 straight quality starts for the Tigers?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jun 13, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
galarraga
anyone know his pitch count?
by HavocRox on Jun 13, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
100 on the nose
after that inning
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again...
We got this guy for someone named Michael Hernandez (who isn’t even with the team we traded him to this offseason). This has shades of the heist of Carlos Guillen from Seattle a few years back.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sox
looks like the white sox just took the lead against the rockies in colorado.
by HavocRox on Jun 13, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm focusing
on .500 first. Then I’ll worry about the White Sox…
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was just looking forward to yet another blow up by ozzie. always good for a laugh
by HavocRox on Jun 13, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dolsi
I know Leyland liked what he saw out of Dolsi this spring but still, he’s been unreal. He only had ONE inning above single A coming into this season.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillen
http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2008/06/mariners_foible.php
Interesting read about the state of the Mariners. I had no idea that they got rid of Guillen bc he was considered a bad apple. He has been nothing but a model citizen in Detroit. DD has been getting some crap about the roster this season, but he has earned his keep simply in the Guillen/Polanco deals.
by tbliggins on Jun 13, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bullpens
Oh how you have to love it when they trot in..
by Zappatista on Jun 13, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this series is going to be interesting
with the Guillen/Wade jawing, then a bit of posing by Maggs.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats right baby!
put the tent up! It’s a circus! mmmmmaaaaaagggglllliiiiiooooooo!
Jeff
by cannonad03 on Jun 13, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man if zumaya and rodney come back dealin’... those two and dolsi could really lock it down in the late going of games…. this kid looks fantastic.
Jeff
by cannonad03 on Jun 13, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
although he better start getting ahead of hitters.
Jeff
by cannonad03 on Jun 13, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice win
This is the way they’ll climb back in it, gotta start winning series, maybe get a few sweeps.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jun 13, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s amazing what can happen when you get excellent pitching AND timely hits. Not one or the other.
by tbliggins on Jun 13, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
our starting pitching has been terrific lately! how many quality starts is the in the last 25 games? 19? it’s great to see the O picking them up for their efforts.
Jeff
by cannonad03 on Jun 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4!!
4 in a row! Great game tonight, thats how you win a ball game.
by spartyboy40 on Jun 13, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was...
the first Tigers shut out of the season? Just read that on mlb.com… huh.
Jeff
by cannonad03 on Jun 13, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sad but true... though great win for the tigs!
last team in the majors to get a shutout behind that glowing arm of wunderkid armando gallaraga… now if only those pesky chixox would start losing ugh
by Tigsfan on Jun 14, 2008 1:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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