Game 42: Rockies at Tigers
by Ian Casselberry on May 24, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintColorado Rockies at Detroit Tigers, May 24, 2009 1:05 PM EDT
Jason Hammel (0-3, 4.60) vs. 
Dontrelle Willis (1-0, 3.27), 1:05 p.m. EST
The Tigers may have had their seven-game winning streak end last night, but they still have a chance for their third straight series win this afternoon. Both games in this series were decided by a 4-3 score, so is that what we should expect today?
Can the D-Train do it again? In his last start, Dontrelle Willis pitched the game that every Tigers fan (and many fans throughout baseball) has been waiting for. Willis gave up just one hit over 6.1 innings, with five strikeouts and two walks. His pitches had movement, he changed speeds effectively, and perhaps most importantly, he continued to show control.
It's difficult not to overreact at such a performance, considering how Willis had pitched since joining the Tigers. But if he can pitch effectively in two consecutive starts, and show some consistency, Detroit's starting rotation suddenly looks much better. And that's something to really get excited about.
Jason Hammel has lost his last three games for the Rockies, but has pitched well enough to win at least three of his five starts this season. He's allowed four runs in his last 14.1 innings, but his lineup's only provided four runs worth of support. Hammel has pitched better on the road so far, with a 1.69 ERA in 16 innings.
UPDATE: Here are your starting lineups:
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A little different line-up today
Or so it appears. Anderson first, Santiago second, Grandy fifth, and Maggs sixth.
Hmmm.
Not sure I like the Sardinha-Santiago combo at the 2-4 positions. With Sardinha’s arm, I think I’d like to see Polanco at 2nd. But there’s no question that Santiago is the hotter hitter and we’re gonna need runs today to back up Willis.
What the heck
is going on with Magglio, he looks bad, I mean physically. Bags under the eyes… would one surgery on his wife take such a toll on him?
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
He actually didn't leave the area, right?
So you can’t say it was travel. Not to say that meant he slept well.
by Ian Casselberry on May 24, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
well if you count Florida, that’s where she had the surgery. What is it a 2 1/2 hour flight?
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
Ah, okay
I wasn’t sure where she had the procedure.
by Ian Casselberry on May 24, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
Clete’s a good solid player and deserves the RF position. I have resigned myself to the fact that my Tiger is most likely going to DH for this and also next season (if he returns next year)
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
Yeah he did.
I was at the game. My girlfriend at the time (now my fiancee) was at her first Tiger’s game.
by TennesseeYooper on May 24, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't think so . . .
He threw 117 pitches in one of his rehab starts. I don’t know why they pulled him early in the first game, but I think the last game was just because he was showing that the cramp in his hand was bothering him.
by TennesseeYooper on May 24, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
hehehe
Grilli only lasted 2 batters the other night, and was heckled the whole time.
Patty J >> the Detroitchik
just got in
but glancing at the box score, looks like D-Train is pretty much cementing his spot in the rotation. Good to see. Hope it continues.
Magglio reminded
me of a cocker spaniel with its head hanging out the window of a moving car and ears flopping in the wind when he hit that double.
but potentially when bonderman is back
that could work out well.
by Kurt Mensching on May 24, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Or whenever they get Galarraga straightened out...
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on May 24, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
So do a lot of other fans...
…or so I’ve observed
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on May 24, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
really
it feels like his OBP is 1.000 this series
by Kurt Mensching on May 24, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
mario, mario
“very good in his third start” seems a bit optimistic since I’ve had the game on. But at least the results have been there more or less.
Willis' wind up
His delivery will never NOT make me hold my breath, I don’t care if he wins 20 games again
I’ll assume that’s the end of your cheery comments then.
by SkylineSeats on May 24, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh.
Needing two runs to tie is a big order for this lineup today.
3 runs in 6 2/3 isn’t all that bad, really. Kept us in it.
I can see Mom needs to take care of some things here
No, it is not the end of the world. But when our offense, which had been going gangbusters, suddenly falls apart, it’s cause for concern. It seems like everyone’s gone into a slump at the same time. But our pitching is, for the most part, still solid.
well he keeps getting all dressed up
may as well give him something to do
by Kurt Mensching on May 24, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Has everyone abandoned this game...
to go watch the Wings? It’s getting real quiet around here.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
Alas, I don't watch hockey.
But I’ll gladly root for the Red Wings from afar.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on May 24, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
And really...
You could argue that the Tigers shouldn’t even have gotten THAT run. That ball probably should’ve been caught.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on May 24, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad loss. Bad series loss.
Dog Willis and Mando all you want. But the last two losses are on the offense. The arms gave us a chance and we whiffed big time.
I won't dog the pitching.
Dontrelle Willis was pretty good, though not quite as sharp as he had been. Galarraga wasn’t outstanding, but he was better than he had been and definitely gave the Tigers a chance. The offense was just asleep all weekend. What gives?
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on May 24, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Dontrelle was anything but sharp
but if he got average run support maybe he gets the W. Same for Galarraga.
by Kurt Mensching on May 24, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that sure was a boring game.
Still, with the exception of last Sunday’s game against Oakland, the pitching was really good on this homestand.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
Miguel Cabrera Nickname
I feel like Cabrera’s nickname should be The Cab, because he drives people in. I was a little late on posting on the official nickname thread, so i figured i would put up my idea here.
Somebody's got to step up!
This is a great team and everyone seems to be playing without the egos going out of control. But somebody has got to step in and take on some leadership!
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