Game 29: Tigers at Indians
by Ian Casselberry on May 9, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians, May 9, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
Edwin Jackson (1-2, 3.08) vs. 
Fausto Carmona (1-3, 6.11), 7:05 p.m. EST
Hopefully, we don't have to repeat this qualifier throughout the season, but Edwin Jackson has certainly pitched better this year than his numbers indicate. (Although that ERA is a pretty good indicator.) In his previous start, Jackson threw one-run ball for six innings before the Twins hung another three on him. Had he gotten some run support earlier in the game, perhaps it wouldn't have come to that.
Considering the Tigers have only scored one run in their last 22 innings, however, maybe Jackson should expect another less than supportive effort from his lineup tonight.
Like Jackson, Fausto Carmona is also winless in his last three starts. But he hasn't been quite as stingy in allowing runs, and his offense may have even bailed him out of a couple more losses this season. Carmona went undefeated against the Tigers last season, going 3-0 in four starts with a 3.91 ERA. His career record versus Detroit is 6-2 with a 3.57 ERA in 12 appearances.
With the Tigers facing a right-handed starter for the first time in two games, Josh Anderson returns to the lineup. Jeff Larish also gets a start tonight, subbing at first base for Miguel Cabrera, who will DH. And with Clete Thomas likely playing again in right field, Magglio Ordonez will get the night off. (As Jason Beck points out, lefties are batting .329/.418/.570 against Carmona this season.)
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Congrats!!
A very exciting day for you today!
Three hours late
But congratulations, Wendy. That’s fantastic news!
by Ian Casselberry on May 9, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
According to the headline on MLB.com
The Tigers haven’t lost a weekend game. That’s amazing.
I’ve jinxed the team, haven’t I?
They have to win today because I’m afraid they must lose tomorrow. :(
For the last six Red Wings playoff games, whenever the Tigers won the Wings lost and vice versa. I love both sports, but the playoffs come first (especially if they can knock out the blasted cheap-shotting whining Ducks).
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Well, congrats!
I’m currently in East Lansing celebrating my little brother’s graduation from Michigan State
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I skipped my graduation from MSU
Too damn many graduates, and the speaker sucked. I think it was Granholm.
by Kurt Mensching on May 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
We had Maya Angelou at our commencement.
I went to the Riv instead. Ha, there’s my MSU experience in two sentences.
"Do not cheat your team or your teammates. Know your plays. Block. Protect. Add to what we are trying to do."
The Only Colors
by LVS on May 9, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
CMU
From one CMU alum (Dec. ’06) to another, congratulations!
by Todd Jones Save Manual on May 9, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Granderson should superstar treatment
probably out but should have been called safe because of his catch last night haha
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Have to run
one last hoora but wanted to check in and say Go Tigers. I’ll be back regularly starting next week. G"night
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I believe
these are their alternates this year, a throwback though, like Boston using its really old uniform on the road.
by Kurt Mensching on May 9, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
i'll take them 10 out of 10 times
compared to that hideous tanktop-style jersey some teams wear.
by Kurt Mensching on May 9, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Could always be worse.
The saga of hideous hockey third jerseys is epic.
I like pitcher’s duels a lot, but I’d really, really like the Tigers to score more than one lonely run for Jackson.
(Although right now I’d be happy with any positive integer, no matter how small.)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Tigers winning by a lot > Tigers winning a pitching duel > Tigers losing a pitching duel > that crapfest vs Buehrle
by Kurt Mensching on May 9, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
… somebody said it yesterday, but THIS game is boring.
It was shortly after that comment that the Tigers scored, I think. Maybe runs come soon? :)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Thanks for the warning. My family is augmented by may rescued dogs and cats.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
grandy
i like how he wiggles his fingers and squeezes his hands as he’s waiting for the pitch
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Three run homer! I want instant gratificaiton, dang it!
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
i'm not greedy
I’ll take any run right now
by Kurt Mensching on May 9, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
There's one run!
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Thank you, Ramon.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Yes, domo aregato. (BTW, off topic, but I love Tennessee Williams)
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I love that quote. All my favorite Winston Churchill ones were too serious for posting on silly sports blogs.
(Note that being a silly sports blog is a GOOD thing, in my opinion.)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Arthur miller is my idol though. And silly sports blogs are truly entertaining.
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Are you a writer yourself?
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Yes, I write & edit for a small trade pub, and I have a tigers blog.
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That counts as far as I’m concerned – but sometimes I consider myself an artist (even though it’s a hooby that unfortunately I don’t often have time for). But I draw and paint when I can.
I think everyone needs a creative outlet of some sort – writing, art, dance, singing, whatever.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
hooby = hobby
Gack, my spelling is awful tonight. Must be because I’m not a writer. ;)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
i always admire artists, because nothing I do ever comes out as it's pictured in my mind
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The problem is I only have a small house and most of the wall space is covered with bookshelves.
Also finding time. I’m setting up the second bedroom in my house as a craft room and studio, though, so it should be easier then.
I admire writers because I have a hard time figuring out how to express myself in words. My vocabulary also gets a lot more extensive when I’m angry – I start calling people troglodytes and coprolites because I never learned any good cuss words when I was younger, and now I don’t want my nephew hearing bad words from his aunt. He should learn bad words from his dad and grandfathers like a normal little boy.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
New apartment, no cable yet
…but I’m leeching a neighbor’s WiFi.
Someone break down the game so far, if ya don’t mind? Especially Edwin “On My Fantasy Team” Jackson?
OT Irony....
So, Helio goes from facing 20 years in Federal pound you in the arse prison a month ago, to winning the pole for the 500. Pretty good story line, huh Kurt?
sizemore was trying to be the hero like grandy last night, should've played it off the wall
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too bad jackson couldn't finish it out
how often to back-to-back CG’s happen?
just got back from movies with the mrs.
How was Mr. Jackson today?
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So I drove to Dairy Queen during the 7th inning
and Jim Price was chowing down something fierce. I felt like some food would come spitting out of my radio..
I heard that too, on the way home
Nothing bugs me more than listening to people talk on the radio while eating.
by Ian Casselberry on May 9, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I TiVoed the 3 a.m. airing of last night’s game just to hear Rod’s reaction on the Granderson catch. I think I’m losing my mind.
by Todd Jones Save Manual on May 9, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
geez....15 pitches:
12 fastballs 98+
zoom’s playing “try and catch me” tonight
he wanted to announce his presence
with authority
by Kurt Mensching on May 9, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
geez...kerry wood is still in the league?
and pitching for the indians?
Where have I been?
He’s been injured a lot recently.
I’m glad to see him still pitching, though. I blame Dusty Baker for wrecking him. :(
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
And Mark Prior too
even worse.
"Do not cheat your team or your teammates. Know your plays. Block. Protect. Add to what we are trying to do."
The Only Colors
by LVS on May 9, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Mark Prior would punch Dusty
unfortunately he cant lift his arm above his neck without tearing tendons
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No kidding. My mom hates his guts for his pitcher destruction. I think she’d be sorely tempted to run him over with her car if she saw him crossing the street.
Prior had such a smooth pitching motion. I could have watched him throw all day long.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Yup.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
awesome
by my calculations, that would also mean he will be pitching Saturday, where I will be in attendance
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oh!
my family got me flowers after the grad ceremony…..orange with a blue ribbon! the colors were just a happy accident :D
Uh oh.
Another writer around! I’ll have to keep on my toes as far as spelling and grammar are concerned. Need spellcheck around this place! :)
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Firefox has built-in spell check. Ditch IE please.
by explosivo2k2 on May 9, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Thought I'd say hello just in time for the game to end
I got in a bit late tonight, but was kind of afraid to come into the GameThread once things were going well.
by Ian Casselberry on May 9, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
You know what?
I think that one time where you ruined everything was a fluke. It’s all good man.
by explosivo2k2 on May 9, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Greinke gave up a run
Angels up 1-0 after 4…might have to make this a MLB.TV doubleheader
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B2B shutout over a division rival no less
I recall hearing leyland making a big deal about division games and their dismal record last year against the AL Central. Series like this help that stat out a ton.
Congratulations, girl!
A big day for you!
"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
I think it's a reverse Samson effect
Rodney cut his braids, and now he’s a closer
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3 Shutouts in 4 games!
I feel like I can finally let go of my anger regarding the 2008 season!
by tigerfaninChicago on May 9, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
Let go
New team, new season, new style, new results
by Ian Casselberry on May 9, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
you forgot
Team first attitude. The 2008 season hurt a lot (esspecially living in Chicago). I am loving this year’s team though and I am starting to really enjoy this season.
by tigerfaninChicago on May 9, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
From Jason Beck on Twitter
“First back-to-back shutouts from Tigers since June 27-28, 2006 against Houston. Also 1 run last 26 innings pitched.”
by Ian Casselberry on May 9, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
amazing
great win. it sure is nice having 2 aces on our team
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this is from the NY Times
my dad once told me about this story when he was a kid, it’s pretty cool:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/09/sports/baseball/09mclain.html?_r=2&ref=sports
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