Game 67: Dodgers (31-35) at Tigers (29-37)
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 5:30 PM EDT
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PrintLos 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
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.
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
ditto
Always first class, great insight, the balls to ask the tough questions and the couth to do it tastefully.
couldn't agree more
no one in news has the ability to cross examine a guest the way Tim Russert could.
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
Game on x2
Tigers on and an Indy channel is showing the Indianapolis Indians at the Mudhens. double me up!
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
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.
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
Carlos "Rickey" Guillen
Two straight games with a stolen base.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 13, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
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
about time
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
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
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
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
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
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….
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Who woulda thunk
that in mid-June so far the Tigers’ best offseason trade would be Michael Hernandez for Armando Galarraga
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/
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.
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
Another deep hit to the opposite field
I think Miggy’s settling in
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
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
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…
Another great start for The Little Cat
Is that 4 straight quality starts for the Tigers?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
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.
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.
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.
thats right baby!
put the tent up! It’s a circus! mmmmmaaaaaagggglllliiiiiooooooo!
Jeff
Nice win
This is the way they’ll climb back in it, gotta start winning series, maybe get a few sweeps.
4!!
4 in a row! Great game tonight, thats how you win a ball game.
That was...
the first Tigers shut out of the season? Just read that on mlb.com… huh.
Jeff
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
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