Twins at Tigers series preview

by Kurt Mensching on Sep 9, 2011 3:34 PM EDT in Detroit Tigers Analysis

Editor's note: Matt LaFave was having posting problems, so I'm posting this for him. --Kurt

Minnesota Twins (59-84) at Detroit Tigers (81-62)

Probable Pitchers:
Friday September 9, 7:05p:
RHP Kevin Slowey (0-4, 5.31, 21 K, 5 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Miguel Cabrera (5 for 16, 2 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Jhonny Peralta (5 for 23, 5 K)

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RHP Brad Penny (9-10, 5.13, 67 K, 51 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Justin Morneau (7 for 16, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Joe Mauer (2 for 9, 2 K)

Saturday September 10, 4:10p:
RHP Anthony Swarzak (3-6, 3.95, 39 K, 21 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Jhonny Peralta (4 for 7, 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Victor Martinez (1 for 6, 2 K)

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RHP Max Scherzer (14-8, 4.33, 148 K, 49 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Michael Cuddyer (4 for 13, 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Jason Repko (0 for 3)

Sunday September 11, 1:05p:
LHP Scott Diamond (1-3, 4.56, 13 K, 8 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Miguel Cabrera (3 for 3, 1 2B)
Hitter to Fail: Delmon Young (0 for 3)

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RHP Doug Fister (7-13, 3.17, 125 K, 35 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Michael Cuddyer (3 for 8, 1 HR, 2 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Joe Mauer (0 for 8, 1 K)

What to Watch For:
1. V-Mart unstoppable - Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez has been one of the hottest bats for the Tigers in recent games. In his last 10, he is hitting .341 with 14 RBIs and 2 homeruns.
2. Fister showing his value - Tigers starter Doug Fister has been nothing short of incredible for the team. In his last 3 starts, he is 2-0 with a 0.79 ERA and 24 strikeouts. Since coming to the Tigers at the trade deadline, Fister is 4-1 with a 2.64 ERA. He is, however, winless in his career against the Twins (0-4, 4.10 ERA)

On Deck:
Tigers head off to Chicago to start a 3-game series against the White Sox. Rick Porcello is expected to kick the series off on Monday.

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Yeah Tigers v. Twins

The only time I get to watch the Tigers on TV except for those exeptionally rare national TV games.

Don't Panic!

by 42jeff on Sep 9, 2011 4:18 PM EDT reply actions

It's always funny to me

To see the odd matchups of who does well or poorly against one not-exceptional opponent. Baseball is an odd game.

Random nonsense at @Baroque97

"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 9, 2011 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

Usually the samples aren't even big enough to mean anything.

But for those that are when it does happen, it is intriguing.

by rcpratt on Sep 9, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

agreed

Five at bats isn’t much, but when you see someone is something crazy like 2 for 30 with 17 strikeouts, it catches the eye.

Random nonsense at @Baroque97

"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 9, 2011 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Goal: Don't fall on face

Detroit4Lyfe

by Rob Rogacki on Sep 9, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

So Let Me Get This Straight

The projected starters for this upcoming series have the following 2011 win totals

Tigers 30
Twins 4

by Buddahfan on Sep 9, 2011 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

that terrifies me

Because it would be like baseball for the Twins to take at least two of the games in very odd and flukey fashion. (Yes, I still worry about Twinkie voodoo. Always have, always will. Even if they are mathematically ELIMINATED from the playoffs.)

Random nonsense at @Baroque97

"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 9, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions