Got That Guillen Feelin': Tigers 4, White Sox 3
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 25, 2009 9:50 PM EDT
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PrintSo how are you feeling about those Detroit Tigers right now? Thursday, it was looking kind of bleak. Not a lot of happiness or optimism in Tiger Town. Two days and three games later, this team is doing something.
For approximately seven innings, however, that familiar dread, the frustration of watching a team that can't score enough runs was setting in. The Tigers pounced on a scoring opportunity with runners on second and third and one out. Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen drove home the runs and gave Detroit a 2-0 lead. The offense stalled from there, unfortunately, knocking out five hits but failing to get a runner past second base.
That is, until the ninth.
Facing Bobby Jenks (who's had 20 saves vs. the Tigers), down by one run, it wasn't looking good. Especially when Ryan Raburn struck out to begin the inning. But Brandon Inge singled on the next pitch. Marcus Thames followed two pitches later with a pinch-hit single. After Ramon Santiago popped out, Curtis Granderson fell behind 0-2. But Jenks threw inside once again with that third pitch and got it up in the zone, which Grandy pulled down the right-field line for a game-tying double. That's only the third save Jenks has blown against Detroit.
Fernando Rodney pitched a scoreless tenth, thanks largely to A.J. Pierzynski grounding into a double play on a first-pitch change-up. And that gave the Tigers a chance for some walk-off heroics, for which D.J. Carrasco was generously accommodating. Clete Thomas and Cabrera both smacked sliders into left field for singles. Carrasco kept throwing that pitch against Guillen, however, who fouled off three of them. But Guillen finally got a fastball, which he bounced up the middle to bring home Thomas for the game-winner.
Roar:
The middle of the order - Thomas, Cabrera, and Guillen - hit a combined 6-for-13 with three RBIs. Two of those runs were driven in by Guillen, who batted 2-for-5.
Ryan Perry also pitched an important two scoreless innings. He allowed a single to Scott Podsednik, but Gerald Laird wiped him out as he tried to steal second. And a two-out walk to Alexei Ramirez didn't matter, as Perry got Jermaine Dye to ground out and keep the White Sox lead at one.
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The white sux just got Guilen-tined!
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I'm glad you gave Perry due credit.
Neither the DN or Freep even gave him a measley sentence.
This series has greatly exceeded my expectations. I don’t care what happens tomorrow.
measly* Oh, how I wish there was an edit button.
by StringTheory on Jul 25, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That game rocked.
I was sitting one section away from a large White Sox group—I loved it when they finally had to shut up :D
I am so glad you had a great time.
Walk off wins are even better when you’re in the moment @ the park. BYB Rally Crew!!! Yay, Wendy.
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Courtesy of Gordon Edes:
• The Detroit Tigers were in hard on Matt Holliday(notes) before he went to the Cardinals, but Oakland turned down a package that included the Tigers’ top shortstop prospect, Cale Iorg. Right-handed pitcher Freddy Dolsi(notes), currently on the DL, would have gone to the Athletics as a player to be named later.
• The Tigers have some interest in reacquiring outfielder Cody Ross(notes) from the Marlins and playing him in right field. Florida looked like they’d be in seller mode after being swept by the Phillies but have played well since and are on the lookout for bullpen help, with the Red Sox trying to interest them in Takashi Saito(notes). If the Phillies acquire Halladay, though, the Marlins may stage a selloff, with outfielder Jeremy Hermida(notes) a likely bat to move. Triple-A infielder Gaby Sanchez(notes) might also be available.
Holliday is on fire
in St. Louis
Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.
by Detroitchik on Jul 25, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that's probably why Oakland rejected it
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 25, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
By Freddy Dolsi...
Does he mean Alfredo Figaro? Cuz Dolsi’s not on the DL.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 25, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude, that picture is funny in so many ways.
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 26, 2009 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions
The single greatest picture I have ever seen
maybe…
So many questions about this. Are they about to kiss?
love the contrast
one guy is so dusty but clean shaven, while the other one’s uniform is spotless, but the man himself is scruffy
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They were jealous of what Miggy and Van Slyke had together
http://tigersamateuranalysis.blogspot.com
by SabreRoseTiger on Jul 26, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Best game I've ever been to, by far.
Just watched it on TV, and it looks absolutely boring compared to the scene in person. I was jumping up and down for about 3 minutes. It was awesome.
I took some good pics of action moments, so I’ll post some of those later, probably in a game thread.
Anyways, WHOOOO!!!! Go Tigers!
Whee! First COTN!!
Had a runner up with the juju biznatch, but never top dog :)
I’m just gonna excuse the typo on the grounds that the man hadn’t played in so long, I forgot to spell his name…yeah, that’s what happened…
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Congratulations!
I’ve had a couple. I take an entirely disproportianate amount of joy from being chosen. It’s a validation of wittiness! :)
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." -- Philo of Alexandria
It does feel good
I don’t think I expressed my joy over being picked yesterday. A shining moment in my life, to be sure.
by kendra.michelle on Jul 26, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Allow me to express my dissatisfaction...
…with the fact that every time I consider a trip homeward, the Tigers seem to be heading out of town.
Oh, and the fact that it’s light out, and I haven’t managed to go to sleep yet….Monday’s gonna suck, I can feel it already….
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You're lucky folks
Dish Network decided to lose satellite signal for local programing AGAIN. Had this problem on Sundays last football season, had to finish the game yesterday with Dan and Jim. Thats not a bad thing, but I would’ve loved to have watched the end of the game
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