Game 96: Tigers (48-47) at Orioles (45-49)
Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, Jul 18, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Armando Galarraga (7-3, 3.27) vs.
Jeremy Guthrie (5-7, 3.49)
After a night in which the Orioles may have run themselves out of a comeback, the Tigers look to extend their winning streak to three games this evening on a humid night in Charm City.
Armando Galarraga is winless in his last four starts, though in terms of runs allowed, he's pitched well enough to earn a victory in at least two of those games. What has been a concern in his last two appearances, however, is his control. Galarraga has issued seven walks in his last two starts (11 2/3 innings), something that hasn't been a problem for him for most of the season. On the road, Galarraga is 5-1 with a 2.53 ERA.
Jeremy Guthrie is tied for the AL lead in quality starts, according to MLB.com, but obviously doesn't have the record to show for it. His last start provides a good example of that, as Guthrie only allowed one earned run (and four hits) in seven innings against Toronto. He was ready to take the win before the Orioles' bullpen imploded for four runs in two innings. At home this season, Guthrie is 2-3 with a 3.51 ERA.
Edgar Renteria is back in the lineup, despite his sore hamstring bothering him last night. Carlos Guillen is still back in Detroit, however, as his wife is still hospitalized. So Brandon Inge will again be showing off his magic glove at third base.
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Starting Lineups
DETROIT
1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Matt Joyce, LF
4. Magglio Ordonez, RF
5. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
6. Marcus Thames, DH
7. Pudge Rodriguez, C
8. Edgar Renteria, SS
9. Brandon Inge, 3B
BALTIMORE
1. Brian Roberts, 2B
2. Adam Jones, CF
3. Nick Markakis, RF
4. Aubrey Huff, DH
5. Kevin Millar, 1B
6. Melvin Mora, 3B
7. Luke Scott, LF
8. Ramon Hernandez, C
9. Brandon Fahey, SS
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
Guthrie...
making it look easy, that sucks.
Go Tig’s! I am off for mass quantities of Newcastle and Makers Mark.
That's a night I can get behind
Two of my favorite adult beverages.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It must be FSN
Same thing happening here.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
RENTERIA
is not good. Just not very good at all.
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That was a terrible play
Cost ‘em a run, too.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope not...
because I’m right there with you.
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by spotstarters on Jul 18, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge has been swinging a good bat lately.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge
I rush home, turn the TV on, only to hear Mario and Rod making excuses for Pudge and WHAM, he hits one out.
Luke Scott
That looked good as soon as he swung.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
And this game is looking a lot like last night’s, so far.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
1-2-3 double play
I like it better when the Tigers do that.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
Huff was probably due
Almost got one off Jonesy last night.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
o's hats
anyone else miss the old orioles hats with the bird wearing a hat? the new ones look too generic
Not sure I can go there
Other than Detroit’s home uniform, I think I like the O’s unis most of all.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Sad
But with all the missed opportunities, it feels more like we are trailing in this game than leading.
renteria
if renteria is hurt why even bother to play him? i say sit and rest him for a bit and then use him for trade bait
Melvin Mora is not A-Rod
Yet against Tigers pitching, he looks like it.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
That inning is going to come back
and haunt the Tigers. They should’ve tied the game there.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
So...
not the best night for Magglio tonight.
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Luke Scott = Tigers Killer
I didn’t think there was a guy in the O’s lineup that scared me. Luke Scott scares me.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Oh yeah - the gun thing
Hopefully, he takes the correct turns when driving home from Camden Yards.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

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