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 0 recs
Joyce
I like him in the 3 spot as he has Magglio to protect him.
by Zappatista on Jul 18, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guthrie...
making it look easy, that sucks.
Go Tig’s! I am off for mass quantities of Newcastle and Makers Mark.
by Zappatista on Jul 18, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
my sound keeps cutting out…..is it just my tv or is it fsn?
by wepri31 on Jul 18, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It must be FSN
Same thing happening here.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RENTERIA
is not good. Just not very good at all.
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by spotstarters on Jul 18, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a terrible play
Cost ‘em a run, too.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was really hoping
renteria re-injured himself last night…..is that bad of me?
by wepri31 on Jul 18, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think the oblique healed quite nicely
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 18, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was nice.
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by spotstarters on Jul 18, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pudge has been swinging a good bat lately.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pudge
I rush home, turn the TV on, only to hear Mario and Rod making excuses for Pudge and WHAM, he hits one out.
by densogirl on Jul 18, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the tigers like to
make people eat shit. happened to me yesterday when i was trashing sheff.
by wepri31 on Jul 18, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luke Scott
That looked good as soon as he swung.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Polanco bunts?
.321 with RISP, and you bunt?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 18, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was almost a great catch. thanks for missing!
by wepri31 on Jul 18, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
you've got to be kidding me
is this series another homerun derby that i didn’t know about?
by wepri31 on Jul 18, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huff was probably due
Almost got one off Jonesy last night.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 18, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two-strike homers are maddening.
Visit The Daily Fungo.
by MikeMcClary on Jul 18, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pudge
Trying to make me look bad for wanting to trade him
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 18, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or
driving up trade value
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 18, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cult update
Clete is one for two tonight, a double and a ground out.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 18, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
o's hats
anyone else miss the old orioles hats with the bird wearing a hat? the new ones look too generic
by HavocRox on Jul 18, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
just a fan of the new hat design. seems they could have put a bit more thought into it
by HavocRox on Jul 18, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 big Ks from the Little Cat
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 18, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sad
But with all the missed opportunities, it feels more like we are trailing in this game than leading.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 18, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Galarraga settle down, and get a 1-2-3 inning
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 18, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HavocRox on Jul 18, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lately he cant hit a beach ball with a big red wiffle ball bat
by HavocRox on Jul 18, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
No help from the Royals tonight
Sox already up 7-1 in the 2nd
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 18, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So...
not the best night for Magglio tonight.
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by spotstarters on Jul 18, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody else watching justin and curtis on ESPN right now?
by wepri31 on Jul 18, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the heads up
that was funny
by HavocRox on Jul 18, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that's not good
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 18, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
he scares me for other reasons
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 18, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
seay
this guy has been garbage this year
by HavocRox on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh no
not sheff. jim must want that double play ball badly
by HavocRox on Jul 18, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
intimidation
nothin says intimidation like a whoppin .219 avg.
by HavocRox on Jul 18, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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