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Game 27: Tigers at White Sox

Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox, May 7, 2009 8:11 PM EDT


  Armando Galarraga (3-1, 3.07) vs.   Mark Buehrle (4-0, 3.30), 8:11 p.m. EST

If you thought a two-game series against the White Sox was a bit too long, how does a one-gamer suit you?  Thanks to last night's rainout, that's what we're left with.  And since both starting pitchers were pushed back to tonight, we're running our notes from last night again.  Hey, we endorse recycling here at BYB.

Armando Galarraga has won one of his last three starts, and perhaps it's not a coincidence that his walk totals have increased during that period.  In his last 16 innings, Galarraga's given up 11 walks.  As you might expect, that's racked up his pitch counts and chased him from games earlier than the Tigers would prefer.  And that doesn't look like the same pitcher that was so impressive last season (and in his first two starts this year). 

Mark Buehrle appears to have regained his ace status in the White Sox starting rotation.  Not only hasn't he lost a game this season, but he's working efficiently, keeping his pitch counts low, and walking very few hitters (nine in 30 innings).  Buehrle also hasn't given up more than three runs in any of his five starts this year.

Clete Thomas's 3-for-4 performance on Tuesday earns him another night of batting third.  (The Cult is pleased.)  Curtis Granderson, however, returns to his customary leadoff spot.  Magglio Ordonez moves up to bat fifth, remaining as the designated hitter.  And could this be one of the last chances for Ryan Raburn to prove he's worth keeping around as a right-handed reserve bat?

South Side Sox has your SB Nation opposing view for the evening.



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Does the last sentence that reads,

“And could this be one of the last chances for to prove he’s worth keeping around as a right-handed reserve bat?” refer to Mags, OR to Raburn (me thinks). Not too clear though.

Then again, I just got home from a beautiful day the the Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Cleaned the cooler OUT.

Mecca, it is.

by Zappatista on May 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oops

I don’t know how I deleted Ryan Raburn’s name there, but that’s who I meant.

Thanks for pointing that out.

by Ian Casselberry on May 7, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I blame the lineup widget

I think I accidentally had it inserted in the middle of that last paragraph.

by Ian Casselberry on May 7, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

got my pre-game nap in

bring on the Sox and the Ducks!

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/

by rock n rye on May 7, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah, the calming influence of regular-season baseball. So much less stressful than playoff hockey. :)

I’m so glad it isn’t raining so they could get the game in tonight.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, for cripes sakes!

2 walks already. Rough start.

"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 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this sucks.

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How did that ball drop fair?

Konerko sliced one down the right-field line that dropped right inside.

by Ian Casselberry on May 7, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

omg we need a new pitcher now!

by HavocRox on May 7, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Goodbye ball game.

by Kmann on May 7, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh my gosh!

This game is as bad as the game my grandson’s little league team just played.

by ashmark on May 7, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No......

…….Halarage isnt showing me anything tonight……Except that he can throw balls……this team is in a funk losing 4 straight…..YOU CABT WALK GUYS WHEN THEY ARE DOWN…LEADOFF WALK IS UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didnt they win on Tuesday?

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/

by rock n rye on May 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.....

…..They were swept in KC……Greienke beat em that night I think

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i thought you were talking about the Tigers

nevermind then

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/

by rock n rye on May 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, so I guess last year really was a fluke…

by Kmann on May 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Might have been......

….cant walk guys that arent hitting

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the first time THIS year

that I am glad that I can’t watch. Why in the world they blackout Chicago (both), St. Louis, and Cincinnati in the Indianapolis market is just another Selig (yep, used as a verb).

by Zappatista on May 7, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought Bonderman was on the disabled list…..

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cant win one and lose one.....

……KC gona run away with the division

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KC running away with it

2.5 games up after only playing 29 games!

damn man, why even play the rest of the season

by Boney on May 7, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about some more overreaction

OMGZ ITZ TIME 2 GIVE UP

KC IZ GOING TO WINZ DIVIZION!

LOLZ

by Boney on May 7, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

u r doin it rite

by explosivo2k2 on May 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whose giving up....

…….They leading the div and the nly won thats on a streak

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jim needs to take his hands out of his pants and go get armando. he has nothing tonight.

by HavocRox on May 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bats gota start up.....

……If galaraga can get out this inning its a good sign……Lets get the sticks going

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice work by Brandon there.

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like watching Inge play defense. So much fun.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KC is Killing me

I bet against KC three times this week. All of a sudden they are the best team in Baseball WTF Taking the Angles Big Time tomorrow

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Angels I meant

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You would do that to the poor man?

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as much as I dislike Chicago sports,

Chicago is the city Detroit should be.

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

your right but when only 15% keep on voting idiots will still be elected in the city

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe bing will turn her around

for some reason I trust athletes more than straight up politicians when it comes to…..political matters.

Is that weird?

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think so.

It isn’t just that he’s an athlete – he’s been a good businessman afterwards, so he isn’t purely trading on his name to get elected.

I wish him all the luck in the world.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

D Train Coming back

Sweet. Triple AAA did him good it looks like

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Only Got 3 innings.....

,,,,,,to get back in it now….Chi Bullpen is to good.

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bennie Blades

We need another Bennie Blades in the Secondary

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember This Name.....

…..Louis Delmas……Future Pro Bowler

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s hope

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hes A Beast.....

……Nose for the ball and get knock a guy out with the hir

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lions will win 4 games this year. I hope for more but I want to be realistic

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Id take That....

…..they had a great draft and are heading in the right direction

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Four is a million times better than zero. It will take time to fumigate all the Millen-ness out of the Lions.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It will take two to three years to get past the Millen mess

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In their favor is the fact that the fans aren’t deluded about how bad the mess is.

When they are asked to be patient because it will take a few years – they understand perfectly.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What was that Cracker song………oh ya

by Zappatista on May 7, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AGREED!

That .077 batting average is carrying us!

by Zappatista on May 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t you mean weighing us down?

Carrying is positive! :)

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know what I said! I am what you call….sarcastic.

by Zappatista on May 7, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, I understand now.

Sarcasm is my second language – sometimes it does not come well over the intertubes until I get to know people. :)

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(reverse jinx time)

Buerhehele has a no hitter going!

by explosivo2k2 on May 7, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And a shutout, too! Don’t forget not allowing any runs at all.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

He’s got a perfect game going.

I repeat, a perfect game.

You hear me baseball gods? I mentioned it. So make it stop. Thanks.

by explosivo2k2 on May 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think he’s listening. Dork.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Burly. For not giving in to our jinxing mojo. And for spelling his name funny. :)

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry. I’m not a regular here so I forget that I have to explain myself more. I’ll try to be clearer in future.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No April in the D, no Wolverine...

I don’t recognize these FSD commercial breaks.

by Ian Casselberry on May 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like it!

Now produce a douchey video and send it to FSD

by explosivo2k2 on May 7, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you very much for getting the tune running riot in my brain again.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouchie. :(

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1st career homerun

So how many of those have we given up?

by explosivo2k2 on May 7, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least two

And then there was the one to Ronny Cedeno, which was practically his first career homer.

by Ian Casselberry on May 7, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so...hey the Office is on

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/

by rock n rye on May 7, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least he only gave up ONE run that inning. Improvement!

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A Ha....

….its dark now……I see runs!!!!

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“This might be the best we’ve seen him pitch against Detroit.”

They are trying. But try harder, guys.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

I need to hear Mario say Buerhelehele has a perfect game going right now!

by explosivo2k2 on May 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mags

Mags your time is up. Thanks for the 2006 season, but you have sucked since

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...

2007 was pretty good. C’mon now.

by Ian Casselberry on May 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Besides strike out in 09 all the time

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone other than me who hasn’t given up yet?

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Im 90% there....never give up

hard to win when you dont score though

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really, it’s that I can’t find my remote control.

I could be sitting on it.

by Ian Casselberry on May 7, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am sticking around to see the perfect game.

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m still watching because this is way more soothing than contemplating the Red Wings game later. :(

(And if Beuerhlehy pitches a perfect game, I want to see it.)

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

and if the Wings survive, it still might be more late games with Vancouver

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/

by rock n rye on May 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Anaheim. HATE that whining team of cheap-shotters.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wouldnt wish death upon anyone

but in Prongers case…

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/

by rock n rye on May 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Willis Can Hit....

…..Shoulda activated him today

by BennieBladesFan on May 7, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go, Mario – emphasizing the perfect game he has going.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Had to take a break from studying to say...

This is ridiculous. Buerhle’s good, but he’s not THAT good.

I am so gonna cry if we get perfect gamed. Or even no-hit

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on May 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well at least their getting shut down by a guy that's pitching well this year

If Contreras would of no hit them, I’d be going batpoop crazy

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/

by rock n rye on May 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This IS continuing a weird trend I had noticed going in...

Ever since last Friday, whichever team had the starting pitcher with the higher ERA would win the game. So far, that trend has continued.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on May 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That IS strange.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it’s time to put ANDERSON into the game! :D

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Besides the 1st Inning

Armando has pitched just as well

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is true. A good sign for him that he has been pretty okay this game.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has a better era at home than on the road though

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm...

That’s pretty much the exact opposite of last year, when he got most of his wins on the road.

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on May 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe we can start to platoon our rotation

based on wins/losses on the road versus at home. just a thought.

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Monica Conyers

I just heard she is trying to stay as City Council President. WTF FBI throw her butt in Jail already

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate it when I see a person in a “position of authority” who is acting so childish that I feel like talking to them like my mom would talk to me – when I was about 12. Grow up, already.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

I guess we mind as well have an all around crappy game and get it out of the way all at once. seems like this year typically we rebound from a beating well.

by actioncuse on May 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did I mention how happy I am that I CAN'T watch this!

It is so perplexing though, that we can score 9 runs one game and hit the ball all over the field, and then this…..granted, Blackburn ain’t no Buehrle either, but Buehrle ain’t no Cy Young.

by Zappatista on May 7, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rod called it.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH POLLY!

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Polanco is my hero!!!!

http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com

by SabreRoseTiger on May 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Unravelling pitcher, perhaps?

We can only hope.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tigers always rally late

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as soon as i started texting everyone it worked....

JINX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by PBURGTIGER on May 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Magglio please come through

by qbdoyle1 on May 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here is another strike out. Mags sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! third out

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn it Laird

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Poop.

"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams

by Baroque on May 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wild Ryan Perry

Another run this inning

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

9th Inning Rally time!

sparked by none other than Granderson

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

darn. blowing forcefully at the tv screen didn’t push the ball over the fence.

by wepri31 on May 7, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What a complete beating!

"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 7, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lets go Canucks-Hawks

so we’ll actually be able to see the beginning of the game

http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/

by rock n rye on May 7, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mags 2 stirkeouts

Put Mags on the bench tomorrow to Clear his head.

by jerseyboyinmi on May 7, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

These cats are ****ing me off and I’m gettin really sick and tired of this.

by BigDaddyJC on May 7, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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