Series Preview: Tigers at Royals

by MatthewLaFave on Sep 20, 2011 4:30 PM EDT in Detroit Tigers Analysis

Detroit Tigers (89-64) at Kansas City Royals (67-87)

Probable Pitchers:
Tuesday September 20, 8:10p:
RHP Brad Penny (10-10, 5.07, 71 K, 57 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Jeff Francoeur (4 for 12, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Eric Hosmer (0 for 3)

RHP Luis Mendoza (0-0, -)
Hitter to Fear: Miguel Cabrera (1 for 2, 1 HR, 3 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Ramon Santiago (0 for 2)

Wednesday September 21, 8:10p:
RHP Max Scherzer (14-9, 4.39, 162 K, 53 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Johnny Giavotella (4 for 5, 2 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Mike Moustakas (0 for 6)

RHP Felipe Paulino (3-10, 4.49, 116 K, 51 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Austin Jackson (2 for 2, 1 3B, 1 BB)
Hitter to Fail: Victor Martinez (0 for 3, 2 K)

What to Watch For:
1. Penny still inconsistent - Tigers starter Brad Penny has been unable to find some consistency all season. Although he hasn't lost a game since August 28th, he has only won 3 games out of his last 10. He is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA in his career against Kansas City.

2. Tiger bats remain hot - Miguel Cabrera has been the most consistent bat all season and is currently hitting .323 in his last 10 games. Other Tigers to join him in hitting + .300 in their last 10 - Brandon Inge (.400), Don Kelly (.320), Magglio Ordonez (.438), Ryan Raburn (.407), and Ramon Santiago (.345).

On Deck:
Tigers return home on Thursday for their final 7 games of the season. They will welcome Baltimore for 4-games and then Cleveland for 3.

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Yes!

I’m back!!!!

by MatthewLaFave on Sep 20, 2011 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

welcome back :)

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"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)

by Baroque on Sep 20, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Uggggh

Woke up VERY early this morning, drove a long way to a really goofy meeting, came back to the office to be the head cat-herder all day on a planning process that’s taken twice as long as it should have, was looking forward to a Tigers game tonight…and get Brad Penny with an 8:10 start.

Odds that I’ll make it to the 9th inning: Slimmer than Cleveland’s playoff hopes.1

Also, I really want a beer when I get home but it’ll just put me to sleep faster.

1 – In any sport. For multiple decades.

"Virtually all tactical ploys—the sacrifice bunt, the stolen base, the hit-and-run—operate on average to reduce run scoring." -- Eric Walker

by johnmoz on Sep 20, 2011 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

If Penny blows up today, I'd say he completely dooms his playoff roster chances.

Fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings.

by Elfuego51 on Sep 20, 2011 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

That's what common sense would dictate

But we’re not working in that realm with Leyland.

by H2OPoloPunk on Sep 20, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Fister in on Wednesday.

Doug Fister will also pitch in the game on Wednesday. He will split the game with Scherzer. Playoff rotation getting set.

by MatthewLaFave on Sep 20, 2011 4:53 PM EDT reply actions

Any Idea

if Verlander is still on pace to start on Saturday?

by spartan37 on Sep 20, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions

yes

Bless You Boys.com

by Kurt Mensching on Sep 20, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

can you explain that with more detail

by Keith-Allen on Sep 20, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

i'll do a post after I eat

leyland is doing a split game with turner starting thursday

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by Kurt Mensching on Sep 20, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

cool

thanks

by Keith-Allen on Sep 20, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I do not like

Those numbers for Giovatella. I do not like his numbers one little bit. #annoyance

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"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)

by Baroque on Sep 20, 2011 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

There's always one

That Kipnis guy over in Cleveland annoys me too, Luke Hughes kept running into Verlander fastballs the last road trip in Minnesota; he gets on my nerves, and so does Brent Morel, who seems to only hit Tigers pitching. Let’s remember that Peralta’s been a Central-teams killer himself. It seems like he has come through in almost every key situation against AL Central rivals this year.

by Boeschlander on Sep 20, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions

remember Punto? At least this kid makes good pizza!!

by kirdo on Sep 20, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

#ihatenickpunto

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"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)

by Baroque on Sep 20, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

BP could stand for batting practice or Brad Penny

It doesn’t matter much because for opposing batters it’s essentially the same thing.

by TJ92 on Sep 20, 2011 6:05 PM EDT reply actions

If he could just put it below the belt he wouldn't be so bad.

Nothing’s wrong velocity wise (he touched 97 his last start). I think he’s gotten a bad rep because he bad starts have been REALLY bad, not that I’m saying that he should be in the rotation come October.

by Boeschlander on Sep 20, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions