Win No. 1000: You can put it on the board, YES
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2010 11:45 PM EDT
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I remember a time going into New Comiskey (whatever they're calling it these days doesn't matter) spelled disaster for the Tigers.
Actually that was probably last year. But I have a short memory.
It looked like the trend might continue until the seventh inning when the Bad News Bears took the field for Chicago and Detroit put six runs on the board in pretty quick succession.
That led to the only stat that matters tonight: The Tigers beat the White Sox for the 1,000th time in history.
Of course the White Sox have 999 wins in that series. But it's important to get to the fourth digit first. And on Hawk Harrelson Night none-the-less.
No, but seriously it was very nice of the White Sox fans to give Armando Galarraga a standing ovation when he took the mound in the first inning for his first start since the (near) perfection of last Wednesday.
After getting 28 outs in 28 attempts that time without allowing a base runner ... the drama was over fast against Chicago when the leadoff hitter got a hit. Galarraga finished the night having allowed seven hits, two walks and two runs in five innings.
Meanwhile the Tigers' offense, with Magglio Ordonez a late scratch due to a sore oblique, struggled. Never fear: Starting in his place Ryan Raburn had two hits, two runs and an RBI double. A White Sox error led to Raburn moving to third base and a second run scoring for the 3-2 lead.
Adding some excitement, Brennan Boesch and Carlos Guillen had back-to-back home runs a couple of at-bats later. And the rout was on.
Finally, some other notes:
- At the top of the lineup, Austin Jackson went 0-for-5 again, falling to just one hit in his last 21 at-bats. And it was 2-1 after the game hit the two-thirds mark.
- Starting at shortstop now that Adam Everett has been officially designated for assignment, Ramon Santiago had two hits.
- Jose Valverde's ERA is ... 0.37. Zero. Point. Three. Seven. That strikes me as low.
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I was going to put that in the recap
but then I didn’t want to take it away from you doing it first
by Kurt Mensching on Jun 8, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly!
Good:
Armando Galarraga- 5 innings, 2 runs, 7 hits, 2BB, 2 K’s, 2.77 ERA
Brad Thomas- Win, 2 innings, no runs, no hits, no BB’s, no K’s
Joel Zumaya- One scoreless inning, one hit, no BB’s or K’s
Valverde- another scoreless performance, no hits, no BB’s, no K’s, down to 0.37 now
Brennan Boesch- monster 3 run jack, 2 for 5, now .341
Carlos Guillen, home run, 3 for 5, two RBI, .290
Inge, 2 for 5, . up to .241
Ryan Raburn, 2 for 3, two runs, BB, .197
Santiago, 2 for 4, .256
BAD:
AJax, 0fer 5,
Miggy, 0fer 4, 5 LOB
Avila, 0fer 2, but one BB
UGLY:
Ozzie Guillen
Oh be nice to Ozzie...
President, Vice President and Secretary of the Casey Crosby Fanclub.
Assist. Editor, Minor League Division, Bless You Boys
by David Tokarz on Jun 9, 2010 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Winning the 1000th game against the White Sox, in New Cominski... er US Cellular Field, on Hawk Appreciation Night?
You can put it on the board… CRAM IT HAWK!
Dontrelle Willis apologist.
At the game tonight...
I scheduled a conference to attend the games as a Tiger fan in Chicago this week and tonight was phenomenal.
I was able to score a box seat ticket behind the Tigers dugout 3 rows up, for a good price. Then when Austin Jackson fouled off a line shot right at my head, I was able to duck out of the way as it nailed the guy in the chest behind me, then the ball bounced off him and right into my hand. Finally, after the game I raced down to the dugout like a 17 year old girl and Jim Leyland signed my baseball for me. After Jim signed it, I congratulated him on his son being drafted, and he offered a sincere thanks. I will admit that I have not always been a huge Leyland fan, however tonight only him and Johnny Damon signed autographs after the game, very classy.
Three Stars of the Game: #1 – Ryan Raburn as his two doubles were very instrumental in jump starting our offense; #2 – Brennan Boesch as his 3-run jack was the game breaker; and #3 – Tie between Brad Thomas and Carlos Guillen – Brad pitched great to keep the WS at 2 runs and regularly hit 94 with his fastball and Guillen had a clutch RBI for our first run and of course his HR.
I will be there again tomorrow night and hopefully can enjoy another Tiger victory!
by Christopher Horvath on Jun 9, 2010 12:24 AM EDT reply actions
Hey saw you on TV
they commented how hard the ball was hit then showed u with the ball. i also believe u wiped your forehead as to say schwewww that was close. didnt he also hit another one in your direction in same at bat
Fans
I salute the White Sox fans for the class act of applauding Galarraga before the game as he entered… then I give them a middle finger for the incredulous banter of each and every Tiger hitter in the batters box. We certainly got the last laugh today!
by Christopher Horvath on Jun 9, 2010 12:29 AM EDT reply actions
TV
Yes, that was indeed me that wiped my brow after retrieving the ball as if to say, “Man am I glad that I was not text messaging on my phone when that ball came at my head.” The guy behind me had to file a report and get ice for his leg, and had a pretty bad bruise. I was representing for my Tigers with my jacket – glad to know that it made the TV broadcast!
The Chairman of the Steve Yzerman for President fan club.
by Christopher Horvath on Jun 9, 2010 11:11 AM EDT reply actions
Purchase a DVD of game
Let me know if anyone has a DVR recording of the game that you could burn for me and I could purchase. My daughter is 6 and I plan to give her the ball and thought it might be cool to have a tape of the memorable game as well.
The Chairman of the Steve Yzerman for President fan club.
by Christopher Horvath on Jun 9, 2010 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
Revoke that offer
I just recalled that to purchase the game is illegal, therefore I do revoke my offer immediately. I do not want my daughter to have to come visit me in the slammer.
The Chairman of the Steve Yzerman for President fan club.
by Christopher Horvath on Jun 9, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
Good call
Might want to check the White Sox website, they are probably more likely to be selling copies of the game being that it was Hawk Harrelson night.
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