Game 77: Tigers at Athletics
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Oakland Athletics, Jun 30, 2009 10:05 PM EDT
Armando Galarraga (4-7, 5.65) vs. 
Gio Gonzalez (0-1, 8.03), 10:05 p.m. EST
The Detroit Tigers got this series off to a bad start, striking out 14 times in a 7-1 loss to the Oakland A's. Can they rebound tonight? Or will they inexplicably make yet another mediocre starting pitcher look good?
In his first start since being called back up from Triple-A Sacramento, Gio Gonzalez was pummeled by the Giants for six runs (four earned) and 10 hits in just 3.2 innings. He did rack up six strikeouts, however. Gonzalez faced Detroit last September at Comerica Park, giving up nine runs (eight earned) in just 1.2 innings. (Maybe you remember him giving up the 250,000th home run in major league history to Gary Sheffield, one of three longballs he served up that night.) That gives him a 43.20 against the Tigers.
Armando Galarraga finally ended his long national nightmare, a 10-game losing streak, with a win over the Chicago Cubs in his last start. He still allowed more runs than you might like to see, with four in six innings (falling behind 3-0 in the first), but the Tigers' lineup pushed him over the hump with six runs. (Two of those came on what's become an all-too-rare homer by Magglio Ordonez.) Galarraga also racked up five strikeouts, his highest total since April.
But his last start against the A's was a disaster. Galarraga couldn't even make it out of the first inning, giving up five runs, four hits and three walks. The Tigers rallied to win the game, in one of their more stirring comebacks of the season, but there was no bailing out Galarraga after that performance.
Detroit's lineup looks almost the same last night, except for Dusty Ryan getting the start at catcher. And if you're a Nomar Garciaparra fan, he's the designated hitter for Oakland tonight.
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Starting Lineups
TIGERS
1. Curtis Granderson CF
2. Placido Polanco 2B
3. Miguel Cabrera 1B
4. Marcus Thames DH
5. Ryan Raburn LF
6. Brandon Inge 3B
7. Magglio Ordonez RF
8. Dusty Ryan C
9. Adam Everett SS
ATHLETICS
1. Adam Kennedy 3B
2. Orlando Cabrera SS
3. Matt Holliday LF
4. Jason Giambi 1B
5. Kurt Suzuki C
6. Ryan Sweeney CF
7. Nomar Garciaparra DH
8. Jack Cust RF
9. Mark Ellis 2B
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Garciaparra?
I swear I thought he retired. A few years ago, in fact. Huh.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
What up Baroque and Mr. Sunshine
Looking at the upcoming schedule….I think the month of July will be a make or break month for the Tigers. Hopefully I can stay out of trouble in the room. Before I get sent down to Toledo. :(
My condolences. :(
Was it a nice ceremony, at least? Sometimes that eases the hurt a bit.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
yeah
college kid, 20 year old. lost control on a bad curve in the road. for it being summer and school not being in session for everyone, there was a good turnout. lot of laughs. i told the story of how we got our girlfriends to kiss for pizza…
shame so young
Nice to see you laugh over the memories. Good times last forever.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
good evening, Vegas :)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Surprisingly awake
But this could be fleeting.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure it will be fleeting for me
Lawn mowing is tiring. But it looks to rain for the next three days, so I had to at least get the front done so it looks presentable from the sidewalk.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
suburban conformity sucks
If I had my way, nobody would waste time, energy, chemicals, or gas mowing. Grass is the most useless crop ever. :)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
I wish I got Canada Day off
But I’m taking off both Thursday and Friday this week, so I can’t grumble.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
I tried to take Canada Day off
but down here I keep getting “What’s a Canada?”
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com
See how gullible they are
Tell tham a “Canada” is a moose that plays hockey and drinks Labatts. :)
Or a curling polar bear.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
good
And how is Captain Kurt this evening? :)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Remember I coined that.
k?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 30, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's go Tigers!
Please don’t suck this time.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
That would've been a nice pick-up for the Tigers
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Control is not this guy's strong suit
Let’s see the bats tonight, eh?
Peace
Ty @ The Lions in Winter
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com
by ty@thelionsinwinter on Jun 30, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
Holy crap!
That didn’t take long!
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com
by ty@thelionsinwinter on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
brilliant
Can I have a million dollars? Just redirect Michael Curry’s to me, since he won’t be getting it.
Peace
Ty @ The Lions in Winter
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com
by ty@thelionsinwinter on Jun 30, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
it's like Strong Bad up in here!
. . . holy crap!
Peace
Ty
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com
by ty@thelionsinwinter on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
hold on for a minute
Wait on the optimism to see if they score in the first couple innings and then put the baby bats to bed for the night.
But it is a good start, for sure.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
my thoughts exactly
brain fart
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
joint fail?
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Inge provides more data to support your hypothesis.
by StringTheory on Jun 30, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
and a K from Brandon
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
oh, god
If he can’t, I’m picturing a four hour game with a final score of 13 to 10 or something insane like that.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
when it comes to stimulating offense
bad pitching >>> steroids
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
More like the homeless man's Adam Sandler.
I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich
In the not-so-breaking news category
Albert Pujols is ridiculous.
I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich
If he's going to hit so many HRs
he needs to come up with a new crossing home plate routine…. I’m tired of the double point to the sky
how so this time?
I love the ESPN shot where they call him “The Machine.”
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
2 HR tonight
30 HRs on the season.
I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich
he'd test positive
for bionic enhancements
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Adam, don't DO THAT!
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
epic suckfest competition
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
PLEASE GIDP
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
you better play them
Think how stupid you will feel if you don’t and they win. :)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
nah
at this rate Armando will be out by the 6th anyway
by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
hey we foudn someone who makes Maggs look like a good RF!
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 30, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
Then they should break up
because this relationship is excruciating.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Hey all
So, Armando didn’t give up 3-5 runs in the first inning I see. This is already a quality start.
Kurt Suzuki's right shoulder pad is very distracting
Blinding, really.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
you can either go with the facepalm, or hit your forehead into the wall until you forget
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 30, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Simply unbelievable
I don’t ever want to see these idiots give away an out ever again. This offense is too bad to ever give away an out.
Hard to knock Raburn there
He ran a long way. But make the catch!
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Forget that
I’ll knock him. It was right in his glove.
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
if you only knew.
Detroit looks like heaven compared to Oakland
by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Now I have Jimmy Fallon saying "Nomah" in my head
Thanks, String Theory!
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 30, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
as long as you dont start giggling in the middle of typing
you’ll be fine
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com
vegas tigers is now following me on twitter. wooooo!
by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
You know, I saw that too..
Mario and Rod didn’t mention it though
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 30, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Runner in scoring position with less than two outs
An opportunity ripe for the squandering.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
They knocked in the run?
How did THAT happen?
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
RespectTheT: Watching the Athletics Mexican Dontrelle Willis (Gio Gonzalez) throw the ball everywhere except over the plate.
lol
by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
doesn't feel like it
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
quick learner :)
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
hahaa did anyone else see what miggy just did?
by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
no - what?
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
It sounds like the horns they were using at the USA - Brazil soccer final on Sunday
But this time there’s only one of them.. that was INSANELY annoying
by explosivo2k2 on Jun 30, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that a duck call?
I thought that was the sound of Billy Beane crying over Money Ball the movie being cancelled
by jelletlambie on Jun 30, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Raburn the RBI machine
who woulda thunk it?
I'm blacked out, listening on the radio feed
Can you be my highlights reel?
by VegasTigers on Jun 30, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
His normal navy dot fell off apparently
http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/f686b0ea-deb9-4f66-a1e3-d081021d8e79.jpg
Found the link at the bottom of this blog post:
http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2009/06/11/tat-spat/
I missed the beginning of the game
Was watching the end of Ghostbusters….did I miss any good jokes about Gio?
he's getting good mileage out of his fast ball
… actually, probably not
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 30, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
not really
though I can’t decide whether his name is better suited for an 80s swimsuit model, or a masked wrestler
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com
Armando wreckin his body to save his name!
anyone remember that old school stuart scott sportcenter quote?
vote or die! change! yes we can!
srsly though let’s vote as much as possible for our tigers in the ASG
by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
looks like
His English fluency is shakier than we realized.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
Best. Baseball. Mustache. Ever.
At least of the curly variety….Tommy Brookens had the meanest porno stache I’ve ever seen.
well oakland's elephant is an elephant
but is jim leyland a ringmaster?
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 30, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
also he turned 5 hot dogs into 5,000 and fed the needy children of baltimore
if he was running all out. i mean, i thought that ball was out too. hard to tell but that was a close play at 2nd.
by Justin Pollack on Jun 30, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
We were battling the White Sox
for least amount of doubles in the AL. But we have 3 tonight, all of which I think were off the wall.
This has been a pretty sloppy game – on both sides.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
looks like a line drive in the boxscore
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
If that was a line drive them I'm the Queen of France
Good bit of hitting by Inge though… even if it was a bit fluky.
by David Tokarz on Jun 30, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Rod
A’s were back because they were “respecting the power of Brandon Inge.”
It might be because it’s late, but that made me giggle.
"A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with." -- Tennessee Williams
I was a liberal arts major.
The only math I learned was adding a financial aid check to my bank account.
didn’t look like it on the replay, but cna’t complain
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 30, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
1 run on 2 hits through 5 for Galarraga. Even with 5 walks I can’t complain with a line like that from a struggling 5th starter.
even with all those walks
he’s still at like 90 pitches and could go another inning. he would be going against the bottom 2 batters so it’s not unthinkable to see a 7IP 1ER game from him.
hilarious joke by mario
doesn’t take into account difficulties of marketing spanish surname as an automobile name
I am delighted to be here
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jun 30, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
random number generator sided against him
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 30, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I have never given up on him
Maybe his MoJo has been located?
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possibly
maybe they took it that night he only went 2/3 of an inning against them. That was a sad day.
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it ended okay, as i recall
wasn’t that the day of ramon’s epic heroics?
I think Raburn hit a grand slam that night?
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I wish I could share your sentiments!
However, those damn A’s are always being shifty, so they must’ve stolen it at some point!
Raburn is having a good night
but Everett can’t seem to hold on to the ball. I saw he cost a couple of plays at first
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I saw that
reached on an errror in his what 1st at bat. Then they got who was it Binge at 2nd? and Maggs reached. 2 for 3. yay
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our manager hates sabermetrics!
hilarious and charming.
Rollie Fingers
has a badass handlebar mustache
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Meh
Save Bobby for when we don’t have a three-run lead
by David Tokarz on Jul 1, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey
If we win, I promise I won’t complain.
by David Tokarz on Jul 1, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
considering they've lost 3 of 4
I’ll take being a bit conservative right now
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
OT: that indians-cards trade is going swimmingly
Mark DeRosa is injured for the Cards after hurting his wrist three days into the trade. And yesterday, the Indians pitcher who they received hit Alexei Ramirez in the head.
they’re not sure how serious it is yet.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Can't you see him on his laptop in the clubhouse?
by David Tokarz on Jul 1, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
@Tigers_ClubhouseMgr Don’t forget to leave me some Twinkies and Reds
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
you mean
Dontrelle, don’t you? He started it.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
He's avaliable
He’d only cost Wilkin Ramirez,Cale Iorg, Casey Crosby, Alex Avilla and Dave Dombrowski’s eternal soul.
by David Tokarz on Jul 1, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
well i’m not sure i’d want to give up Crosby, but the rest is negotiable
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
You kidding?
If Beane asked for Ramirez/Iorg/junk, I’d totally be all over that.
by David Tokarz on Jul 1, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
What the hell
if he can’t throw for strikes, why throw that fast?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
Aramando
pitched ok, in spite of the walks.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
They are not very good at baseball
For example, they have chosen Nomar Garciaparra to be their designated hitter.
he's got some
pretty odd mannerisms at the plate.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
why get a bother with a hit
…when BB’s come your way so easily
Jimmy
will send him right back out there. Someone tweet him quick!!
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
lately
he’s not very good out of the bullpen either.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
hey my last comment was two minutes ago!
I was trying to figure out if a new gamethread was worth it in the 8th
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
you can count on Rdoney tonight
as long as we stay ahead
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well, right handed pitcher and all
plus uhm, well you got me.
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Its very painful to watch
Maggs struggle. I am not used to it.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
Fun Fact
Placido Polanco has more homers than Maggs this year.
by David Tokarz on Jul 1, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
He is
my Tiger. Always. good bad, doesn’t matter.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
fun fact?
he has a mustache tattoo on his finger that looks sorta like rollie fingers
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
He can be in Lance Barksdale's bizarro white Barksdale Crew
Every time I see that he is an old white guy I am shocked. The Wire is gone but not forgotten.
I'll admit, I've been paying less than stellar attention to the game lately
and it took a minute to figure out why the camera man was zoomed in on Zoom’s undercarriage.
Sooo
Joel got a hang nail? or a blister. and it’s a novelty in the dugout. If that’s what it takes for him to send 1,2,3 I’ll take it.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
no... I like the score just the way it is
one more run, and it’s a non-save situation for rodney. And we all know how those turn out.
Well Rodney is warming up
ready the coaster
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
Leyland seems to go with the junior varsity lineup on getaway days
I wouldn’t be suprised to see marcus and maggs get the day off tomorrow
if they're sitting
it might be the varsity lineup, lately
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
he's got more homers than Maggs
and he’s only been off the DL about a month?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
What the freak
does garciaparra do at the plate there? OCD? or What?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
His batting ritual is mezmerizing.
He’s done that same exact routine ever since I first saw him come up with the Red Sox.
Why are we surprised at Rdoney?
This is the norm.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
PULL HIM NOW
please Jimmy. put out that smoke and get him off the mound
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
Rodney and non-save situations:
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
And all of you
Doubted Rodney, but not me, I had faith…. hahahahahah
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
What if that happened at the beginning of the day
and you were 200 miles from home without a change of clothes?
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
Maybe this can be the official pic for when the roller coaster fails
the other one can just denote scariness
Whew.
One day the Tigers will have a rock as a closer again. From Roller Coaster Jones to Roller Coaster Rodney; I’m all coastered out.
shouldnt have put him.....
….Doesnt leyland now not to put rodney in in non save situations……We wiull never have a lights out closer…..It wont be zumy thats for sure
by BennieBladesFan on Jul 1, 2009 4:50 AM EDT up reply actions
uhm, gesundheit?
German words are spelled so funny! I can’t even say that first one!
by Kurt Mensching on Jul 1, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
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