Game 26: Twins at Tigers
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 6:45 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers, May 5, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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Tigers rookie Rick Porcello will take the rubber tonight looking for his first win since April 19 (and the second of his career.) He's allowed 10 earned runs, five walks and three home runs over the past two games, so he'll need to turn all of those storylines around if he wants to keep the Tigers from being "swept" in this two-game series with the Twins.
Toeing the rubber for the Twins will be Nick Blackburn, who doesn't miss a lot of bats but doesn't miss the strikezone much, either. How's he win? Keeps the ball in the park, for one, having allowed just one home run in about 31 innings of work.
Finally, Ian will be returning to the Great Lakes State tonight, and will be back blogging here Wednesday. I've enjoyed my time guest-blogging. Hope you've all enjoyed it, too!
Kurt of Mack Avenue Tigers is guest-blogging while Ian is in Seattle.
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wooooooooooooo I'm excited.
Let’s get this party started!
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha
you just like anderson leading off
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am in no position to judge such things
I bow to your expertese.
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CLETE THOMAS
CLETE THOMAS CLETE THOMAS CLETE THOMAS CLETE THOMAS CLETE THOMAS
by john.kmiecik on May 5, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New theme song for the Tigers
“The Kids Are Alright” by The Who
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the word on Guillen?
have been a bad fan today….
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by Packey on May 5, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
officially DL for his shoulder
Gonna stay in Detroit and work with his personal trainer while while he recovers
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
shoulder? Ha I would have guessed his Achilles. That man is more glass than Joel.
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by Packey on May 5, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Leyland gets a feeling
let the ol boy run with it!
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CLETE
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by Packey on May 5, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere...
Ian is smiling.
Check out www.spotstarters.com for more news on the Detroit Tigers.
by spotstarters on May 5, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
judging by his flight time
… over the Midwest I would guess!
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off for now.
Gotta organize and pack a room. Moving on Saturday.
by john.kmiecik on May 5, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m wearing my brand-spanking-new Miguel Cabrera shirt today!
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Anderson lead off last night?
I knew he would be, didn’t expect it to be by beginning of May though
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by Packey on May 5, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Porcello
pitching like a guy who doesn’t want to visit Erie or Toledo
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brandon needs to start
a new consecutive games hitting streak tonight.
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm lovin this!
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on May 5, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, if we get 2 runs this inning....
are we due to give up at least that many in the next? Recent history would suggest….
by Zappatista on May 5, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Clete
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on May 5, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you have got to be kidding me right now.
who the hell are these twins? i’m not used to them sucking this much.
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shame on the doubters!
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on May 5, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's so refreshing
to see this happen to another team !
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rack em up Miguel
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't the twins know what happens
when the Tigers face RA Dickey?
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this has all been with 2 outs, correct?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it will be interesting
to see how the beat writers deal with this game. At least, for me anyway, since I did this for a living.
Easy plotline: Leyland changes lineup. Lineup scores six runs in two innings.
But you know everyone is going to be tempted to write that, so what’s the spin that makes your story best?
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, but
you should get Time that late.
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know they are the opponent right now,
but I freaking love Twins commercials.
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a new streak for inge
even if it was helped by an oopsy daisy
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB.TV = BAD tonight....
Kicked me out and now says, “Media temporarily unavailable”
Erggggggh.
by Zappatista on May 5, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's been freezing up for me as well
though havent been kicked out…yet
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just ordered a new laptop. I cannot wait until it gets here…..
by Zappatista on May 5, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, I got a Dell. Inspirion 1525. Cheap and meets my needs. I have two tablets for work purposes, so it will just be a leisure system.
by Zappatista on May 5, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've noticed
my video has bee getting a bit pausy on it lately.
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dear rod and mario
i listen in almost every night. why don’t i ever get a shout-out?
sincerely,
wendy
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you're not related to Mr. Anderson, that's why!
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
free tickets for all the BYB'ers
if i succeed.
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, I stay thru the whole game yesterday
and get nothing. I show up late today…….
Chet Lemon for the HOF
by YakAttack on May 5, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least they are games like this, this season
2008 was a whole lotta yesterday
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did we ever come up with an officialy nickname for him?
by ZWC11 on May 5, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think after that homer “Moonshot” has made an appearance on the list.
by lobaseballa25 on May 5, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
440 feet
just WOW
Chet Lemon for the HOF
by YakAttack on May 5, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He found the Boomstick
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AHAHAHAHA
Let’s see if we can get 4 in a row to avenge Lyons terrible pre season game
by ZWC11 on May 5, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am loving this new-fangled lineup
Chet Lemon for the HOF
by YakAttack on May 5, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bring on the Dickey!
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm tempted to take a nap, so I can make it through the Wings game
but this is too much fun to watch
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
tell me i’m not the only one who keeps getting confused about who’s up next
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it matters
Everyone seems to be hitting tonight
by ZWC11 on May 5, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
had to put the box score in another tab
to keep track myself
Chet Lemon for the HOF
by YakAttack on May 5, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is clete a real threat?
or is he just having a good day?
hes a HR shy of the cycle
by JobaCyYoung on May 5, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
career 772 OPS
brought up for his glove mostly, I think. But tonight, he’s magic.
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because the Tigers were waiting until they struggled
They had him last year and he started off amazing remember? They just wanted to preserve it until they needed it.
by ZWC11 on May 5, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clete had TJ surger last year
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on May 5, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clete's earning his spikes tonight
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by Packey on May 5, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
niiiiice Santiago
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAAAAAAAAAAAY
Check out the guy in the sombrero
/caray
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by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You could run. You could run. You could run.
echooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who is this team?
and what have they done with the Detroit Tigers?
by dettigionswings'stons on May 5, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I got home from work and
saw Curtis batting 5th and I was “whaaa whaaa what happened?”
by dettigionswings'stons on May 5, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
FS Detroit doesn’t ahve to worry about the Wings and Tigers overlapping, this is flying
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well Clete hopefully should have one more chance to do it
by ZWC11 on May 5, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope so
that would really cap off the night
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re: miggy nickname question
Ian was going to do something with what when he got back from Seattle.
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If they mark that a hit
Clete’s got a competitor in the cycle race
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a little late
but CLETE welcome back. We’ve missed you!
by actioncuse on May 5, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think Porcello's allowing baserunners just for DP practice
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on May 5, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't ruin a perfect game like Jackson did...
And DO NOT let Lyon pitch until the next inning or you’ll get 3 ER my friend…
by ZWC11 on May 5, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll pretend
he just wanted to test himself.
In reality, running out of steam and can’t keep the ball down.
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta say...
Look at that lineup. I think Leyland has a winning team assembled just like it is tonight. If anything, Inge can go anywhere and I think he will be productive, and I’m confident that Anderson can handle lead-off. Virtually everyone on that lineup is productive.
by actioncuse on May 5, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
still rather see Grandy and Thomas flip-flopped
but I like the eight guys in the field, for sure.
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is entirely random and late but
I have a giant baseball man-crush on Clete Thomas, and this lineup. Hooray Tigers!
by Kmann on May 5, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there's a reason for
the cult of clete!
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No matter what...
Clete will get one more at bat…
And if we can get a hit, Cabrera will get on too
by ZWC11 on May 5, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and if that hit happens to be Clete's home run
that would be very cool
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait nevermind...
It’s only the 7th inning…
by ZWC11 on May 5, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well unless the twins make a whale of a comeback
the tigers wrap it up after the eighth
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder how this lineup would do
against say………Greinke?
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on May 5, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
this year you wonder how the 27 yankees would do against him
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh! That 1927 Yankee Team.
110 wins. Unbelievable!
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on May 5, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Lyon or Nate
I’ll keep Nate, thanks
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
27?
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on May 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
clete. clete. clete.
he’s swing for the fences!
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU BASTARD
you can’t walk a guy going for the cycle!
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Larish up?
Cabrera hits Triples in his dreams!
…
by ZWC11 on May 5, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For chrissakes
Can we hold onto a shutout?
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on May 5, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Donut game!
Who is bring the donuts tomorrow? :D
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YUP!
"It's designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything is new again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops, and leaves you to face the fall alone". A. Bartlett Giamatti
by densogirl on May 5, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great win Tags
The night gets even better… GO WINS
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by Packey on May 5, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wins and WINGS haha
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by Packey on May 5, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on, Mickey.
fans weren’t booing Clete, they were booing the pitcher for walking him.
by wepri31 on May 5, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah ryan
and yeah they were booing the pitcher!
by MackAveKurt on May 5, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is good to see.....
The Cult of Clete is back in business. Here’’s hoping for an extended run.
Well done boys.
by rook34 on May 5, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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