Game 85: Tigers (42-42) at Mariners (33-51)
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 3, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners, Jul 3, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
Justin Verlander (4-9, 4.42) vs. 
Carlos Silva (4-9, 5.69)
After losing a series for the first time in their last seven match-ups, the Tigers head back out to the Pacific Northwest to play the Mariners, who provided Detroit with some wins even when they weren't playing that well. The Seattle ballclub has a bit of a different look to it since they last faced the Tigers, with both the field manager and general manager getting fired, and the roster (as well as ownership, perhaps?) likely undergoing a reconstruction.
So which 4-9 pitcher would you rather have starting for your team?
Justin Verlander has racked up high pitch counts in his last two outings, which has to be a concern for the Tigers. (Maybe that factored into the thinking of calling up Aquilino Lopez to take over for Zach Miner in middle relief.) But Verlander has allowed two runs or less in his last four starts, so he's keeping the game under control while he's in there. Last time he faced the Mariners in Seattle, Verlander took the loss, giving up four runs and eight hits in seven innings. That, by the way, was the only time the Tigers have lost to the Mariners this season.
Carlos Silva broke a personal seven-game losing streak by holding the Padres to two runs over eight innings in his last start. He did give up eight hits, however, which is consistent with his performance all season. Silva is sort of the much, much higher-paid version of Eddie Bonine, throwing strikes, keeping the ball on the ground, and not walking many batters. But opposing lineups do rack up the hit totals against him. Silva has lost both of his starts against the Tigers this season, and the most recent one was particularly brutal. In just 2/3 of an inning, Silva gave up seven runs and seven hits. Altogether, he's allowed 14 runs and 16 hits in 4 2/3 innings vs. Detroit this year.
I'm having problems with my internet access at home, so I don't know if I'll be able to join the BYB Brigade in tonight's GameThread. A lot of tree limbs and a troubling number of entire trees were knocked down in my area by thunderstorms last night, and the DSL lines must have been damaged. Maybe this is a sign to switch to cable. Anyway, we'll see what happens.
Lookout Landing has your SB Nation opposing view for this 4th of July weekend series. Enjoy your holiday, everyone!
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Tonight's Lineup
Motown
Grandy CF
Polly 2B
Guillen 3B
Miggy 1B
Joyce RF
Sheff DH
Clete LF
Pudge C
Hollimon SS
Seattle
Ichiro RF
Lopez 2B
Ibanez LF
Vidro DH
Beltre 3B
Reed CF
Sexson 1B
Clement C
Betancourt SS
You know
I was listening to ESPN Radio and they said that the Tigers had more comeback wins than anyone else this season.
Good to see...
Richie Sexson in the lineup.
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I like...
how Rod just had to give us a disclaimer that if Miggy looks like he’s being lazy, it’s just because he’s hurt.
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i like that attitude.
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by spotstarters on Jul 3, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
good point.
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by spotstarters on Jul 3, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Verlander...
looks a bit off. Hopefully he gets it straight.
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i thought the same thing.
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by spotstarters on Jul 3, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang...
when Verlander is throwing like this it’s very tough to watch. He’ll be out by the fourth inning at this pace.
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Anyone else feel like
in situations like this Verlander needs Leyland to curse a blue streak at him?
Seriously....
I saw Lou Pinella come out and lace into one of his pitchers the other day. It worked.
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by spotstarters on Jul 3, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised...
to see Verlander throw 40 pitches to Ichiro tonight.
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there we go...
that’s more like it.
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Rod and Mario
They keep acting like Silva is a good pitcher. “Can you believe that Carlos Silva lost nine games in a row earlier this year?” Yes. Yes, I can.
not hearing the commentary
but yes, I can believe a terrible pitcher like Silva lost a lot of games last year.
could be a long night for the pen.
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hey man...
not happening yet.
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by spotstarters on Jul 3, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy Independence Day everyone
just got back from some fireworks. good to see the Tigers have had some fireworks of their own tonight. Any pregame info on why Thames is out today?
Lefties against Silva.
Lefty OF tonight (Cletus, Grandy and Joyce) and Hollimon (switch hitter) aginst Silva. Silva pitches to contact and lefties have hammered him this year and in his career.
so if we can hang on here
with the white sox losing and the twins not playing we could pick a game up on the sox and a half game on the Twins would truly feel like a 1 and a half game night!!
Just finished up with the
Ravenswood (hood) fireworks….”it is our most modestly priced recepticle”....
I vote for Hollimon and/or Santiago to replace Renteria for the rest of the season
Coincidence? No Renteria, and we have a lead in the 9th?
All in all...
An excellent game for the Hens. Clete made some nice plays in left (a diving catch in the second inning and he doubled off a runner later in the game), Hollimon hit his first HR and Joyce has been great with the bat tonight.
Roller Coaster...
You walked Richie Sexson. You. Walked. Richiel. Sexson.
RICHIE SEXSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Werds excape me.
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