Game 152: Tigers (71-80) at Indians (75-77)
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians, Sep 19, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Armando Galarraga (12-6, 3.58) vs. 
Fausto Carmona (8-7, 5.16)
If it's possible to emphasize the point any further, this weekend's series with the Indians seems to underline how disappointing the season has been. This was supposed to be a pivotal clash between AL Central contenders on the second-to-last weekend of the 2008 schedule. Surely, these three games would determine the winner of the division.
Well... not so much. Although if the Tigers are still interested in a third-place finish, a series win or sweep could help that cause. With this being the Tribe's last home series of the season, however, they won't want to go out like chumps.
Jim Leyland thought Armando Galarraga looked as if he might be burning out a bit. Thanks to last weekend's rainouts in Chicago, however, Galarraga got a nice chunk of extra rest. We'll see if that makes a difference in his performance tonight. He's lost his last two starts, giving up a combined 11 runs in 10 innings. But Galarraga has won in three of his four outings against Cleveland this season.
Fausto Carmona has also lost his past two starts, giving up 14 runs and 17 hits in 11 2/3 innings. According to MLB.com, the sixth inning has been troublesome for him lately, where he's given up 10 runs during his last three appearances. Carmona has won all three of his starts against the Tigers this year.
So which of these starting pitchers will blink tonight?
Remember, Lloyd McClendon will be managing the Tigers this weekend, while Leyland serves a three-game suspension for "inappropriate conduct." But who knows how these things work? Maybe Leyland will manage from the clubhouse.
Let's Go Tribe has your SB Nation opposing view for 2008's last series between the Tigers and Cleveland this season.
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wonder if anyone else will show up tonight?
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I thought about not coming
as I missed watching the last game and they won. First game I missed this season and they blew out Texas. Maybe I have been the bad luck charm.
I'd say that's unlikely.
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Really like our new catcher.
Wondering if he is good enough to be a starter next year and put Inge back at third or at shortstop.
LOL
Rod Allen just said the same thing that he thinks the tigers are thinking about putting Inge back at third.
Yeah...
I’m sure they’ll see what they’ve got in Ryan back there at catcher. Seems risky to assume he’ll be able to start next year though.
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I'm here!
Just in time for… well, crap.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
Did we ever come up with a good nickname for Cabrera?
A two-run homer puts him one closer to Carlos Quentin, tied with A-Rod at 35.
Two RBIs inches him closer to second in that race, as well.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
Galarraga becomes one of Grady's Ladies
Serves up a home run to dead center. Man, Sizemore’s having a great year.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
Polly and Shef
Kick out of the game. Didn’t see what Polly did.
I had just returned when it started.
Don’t know what Inge was thinking he tried to take out Carmona. Heis a little small to do that I think. LOL
Jimmy
is gonna have company in the locker room for next couple games at least
Seay
Warming up in the bullpen. I would think he would be a little tired the way he tried to jump on the top of the pile. LOL
how come farns didnt bodyslam someone again this year? oh yeah i guess he would have to care about the team to do that…………..
He just kept saying “You wouldn’t hit a guy with glasses, wouldja?”
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a possibility
Though I would’ve guessed a five-game suspension.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
And you KNOW Sheff's going to appeal
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
copy cat
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
just kidding
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Armando
is so upset he went to the locker room and I don’t blame him.
I hope the tigers have an...
entirely new bullpen next season. just clean house.
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That was the most predictable outcome of the year
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
It sounded like...
Mario knew that was coming.
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously though....
Isn’t there better than a 50/50 chance that Cabrera homers off of Betancourt?
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This is my first post on this thread, so bear with me...
But I was a little surprised to see ‘Mando coming out for the 8th and I literally said to my friend, “I can just imagine the conversation between Lloyd McClendon and Galarraga… Lloyd: "Hey, Armando, do you want me to go to the bullpen for the eighth?” Armando: "…No, I’d kinda like to win this one, but thanks."
you jinxed them
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by spotstarters on Sep 19, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, and...
Welcome. Don’t be a stranger.
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
But did you call Fossum coming into the game? If so…
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I had to shut it off
So, you guys let me know what happens…….. as if I don’t already know. Armando looked real pissed when he got pulled from the game. He wanted to finish it. It’s a damn shame.
WHY IN THE HELL IS LLOYD BRINGING IN GARY GLOVER?
by Ian Casselberry on Sep 19, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
As Much As I Like The Tigers
It is humorous watching all the ways they can lose lately!!!
Lately they've really only been doing the one...
Taking a lead into the eighth inning and letting the bullpen show their affection for the starting pitchers.
Wonder
What Ian is going to write about this game….
You really just have to ask
What would the Tigers’ record be if games were only seven innings long? I have to believe the number of their come-from-behind wins are dwarfed by their come-from-behind losses.
What Timing
Just got a email from the Red Wings saying get your season tickets now, lol
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