Game 124: Orioles (59-63) at Tigers (60-63)
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 12:30 PM EDT
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PrintBaltimore Orioles at Detroit Tigers, Aug 17, 2008 1:05 PM EDT
Garrett Olson (8-6, 6.06) vs. 
Zach Miner (6-4, 3.41)
Why have Sundays become all about the salvage? No, the Tigers aren't faced with just trying to get one win out of this series in today's finale with the Orioles, but a victory would give them a winning record on this 10-game homestand, and help them salvage a shred of respectability going into a six-game road trip.
After a nice start from Justin Verlander last night, one of Detroit's most reliable starters over the past month takes the mound today. Zach Miner has only lost one of his five starts since rejoining the team, while winning three of them and posting a 2.15 ERA. The Tigers aren't yet willing to commit to Miner for next year's starting rotation, as they have with Armando Galarraga, but if he keeps pitching the way he has, they'd be crazy not to make him part of 2009's starting five.
You can't presume anything when it comes to the Tigers' lineup these days (especially with Jim Leyland's Sunday lineups), but Garrett Olson looks primed to be pounded. In six of his last eight starts, Olson has allowed five or more runs. On the road this season, he has a 4-5 record and 6.83 ERA, giving up 79 hits in 56 2/3 innings.
No Carlos Guillen or Magglio Ordonez in the lineup today. Ryan Raburn gets the start in right, with Brandon Inge playing third, and Dane Sardinha behind the plate.
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Zach was due for a bad start.
This could be epically bad. How a guy get a double on a popup to Inge? That is what Gametracker is saying.
My God, this is hard to believe! Leland biting his fingernails already. No outs and the score is 3-0.
Starting Lineups
Sorry these are late; I was outside working on the yard and lost track of time.
BALTIMORE
1. Brian Roberts, 2B
2. Nick Markakis, RF
3. Melvin Mora, 3B
4. Aubrey Huff, 1B
5. Kevin Millar, DH
6. Luke Scott, LF
7. Ramon Hernandez, C
8. Jay Payton, CF
9. Alex Cintron, SS
DETROIT
1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Gary Sheffield, DH
4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
5. Marcus Thames, LF
6. Edgar Renteria, SS
7. Ryan Raburn, RF
8. Brandon Inge, 3B
9. Dane Sardinha, C
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions
Soo
I turned the computer on and it is 4-0 mid first inning. The computer then immediately froze and had to be rebooted. Do I want to bother putting the game on?
I was going to say this is looking like a shootout
But if Miner insists on letting more runs in this 2nd inning, you might be able to get an early start on the rest of your afternoon.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
Apologies for not joining you last night, by the way...
I somehow got the idea that watching Obama and McCain speak in that Rick Warren forum would be more interesting than baseball. It ended up putting me to sleep before Phelps’s last race.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 1:44 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, good idea
We could get Rick Warren to talk to Dave Dombrowski.
“What’s the biggest mistake you made in the last 10 years?”
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Like rook34 said...
Miner was due for a bad start, but this is still pretty damn disappointing. You don’t need to burn out the bullpen the day before going into Texas for a series.
Maybe we’ll get to see Gary Glover today!
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions
That picture is priceless, I have laughed every time I’ve seen it
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 17, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That is the only reason I'll miss Todd Jones
We might have to bestow that photo onto another reliever next season.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Or I have to find that girl
And interview her and her mother.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Recipe for "Tiger Jam"
Take one part opposing offense (any kind will do) and add one part Tigers pitching. Give it a couple minutes to simmer…instant jam. It’s hard to swallow, though. The Jonesy jam is the worst.
Who will score more today?
Tigers or Lions?
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Happiest guy in the ballpark?
Zach’s off the hook now.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions
Yes, the look of dejection has transferred to Mr. Olson
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 17, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i think rod and mario ran out of all their material already today. the tigers should give them some warning when they are going to play a 10 hour game
Get used to this.
The Texas series isn’t going to be pretty with this pitching staff…unless Gary “The Future” Glover takes over.
How many runs does Lopez give up here?
He’s been a gas can lately, too.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
SB
Ya know, I was just gonna ask here why JL doesn’t send Dirty more often…
Then whaddya know….he goes!
Mora's first love was boxing
That would explain why he’s beating the Tigers like a tomato can.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions
Now the question becomes...
Can the Tigers hold the O’s under 20 today?
This is like watching a kid cry in a grocery store.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions
Season Over as much as I hate to admit it
Bring on the Red Wings and Lions
I am officially closing the mlb.tv windown and this thread.
I will check the score in an hour and a half or so.
Let her throw underhand
Chad Bradford practically does.
by Ian Casselberry on Aug 17, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
And wear a bikini
No one would be able to hit her, too many distractions
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 17, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, come on, could you hit off this?
by explosivo2k2 on Aug 17, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't believe
She’s married to Casey Daigle…AAA pitcher in the Twins organization. F’n Twins have all the luck…except Monroe when he was there.
wow
This game reminds me of a line from Gangs of New York: “That was the finest beating I ever took.”
The Tigers should trade Zach Miner this offseason
They are obviously unwilling to commit to him as a starter. He’s only 26 and I think he’s showing he can be a decent #4 starter in the big leagues. If they won’t play him, they should deal him for something they can use. Perhaps send him to the Rangers for one of their catchers (they’d probably have to include more than just Miner, but it’s a thought).
Batting average
DS batteing average jumped 26 points by getting a single.
YA know
For as good as the offense was supposed to be this year – I can’t really blame them for not producing like they thought they would. Doesn’t it sure make it feel worthless when any time you produce runs, every single game is up for grabs because nobody can be counted on to get an out?
Seriously...
…what more can you say about this pitching staff? Do they let Chuck Hernandez give interviews?
Melvin Mora
5 for 6, 2 HR, 4 runs, 6 RBI.
I don’t think I’ve ever put up those kind of numbers in a video game.
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