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Game 157: Royals (72-86) at Tigers (71-85)

Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, Sep 24, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


Brian Bannister (8-16, 5.96) vs. Nate Robertson (7-10, 6.15)

Two teams enter fourth place tonight at Comerica Park, one team will leave in last place.  The city of Detroit is still reveling in the Lions' long overdue firing of Matt Millen this morning.  It would be nice if the Tigers didn't harsh that mellow with yet another loss that would make them the sole occupant of the AL Central basement. 

Brian Bannister has fallen on some hard times for the Royals.  In his previous start, the White Sox knocked him around for seven runs and eight hits in five innings. Bannister pitched eight innings in his last visit to Comerica Park, but the Tigers scored four runs off him, which was enough to win the game. 

The last time Nate Robertson started a game, he held the Oakland Athletics to one run and four hits (with six strikeouts) in seven innings.  It was one of his better outings of the season.  Unfortunately, Robertson's last appearance - this time as a reliever - didn't go so well.  Actually, it was awful.  In giving up three runs and four hits in just 2 2/3 innings, Robertson seemed determined to blow a 10-run lead for the Tigers. 

So here we go again, as Robertson gets one last shot (for this season, anyway) as a starter.  Jim Leyland said Nate needs to "step it up" if he wants his old job back next year.  No whining, no pouting - get out there and pitch.  Tonight would be an excellent time for Nate to show his manager something. 

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Oh my god

Nate has done it again. 7 Hits, 4 Walks, 7 ER is this the kind to “step it up” Leyland wanted? Simply unbelievable what’s going on here with the Tigers. No pride to fight against last place. That’s another lowdown 0-9 now (inherited runners on base have to score, seems to be a Tigers law).

Greetings from Germany. Dirk

by Germantiger on Sep 24, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I will admit things fell apart for Nate.

But come on, who on this team is actually contributing? Five out of seven hits have come from Mud Hens, and nothing has been more than a single.

I mean, I still have a pack of Big League Chew on ice just in case, but this looking like a real bad next few days.

by JMonsoon on Sep 24, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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