Bless You Boys - Game 94: Indians at TigersA detailed list of nope about the Detroit Tigershttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47585/default.png2014-07-19T23:53:38-04:00http://www.blessyouboys.com/rss/stream/56829662014-07-19T23:53:38-04:002014-07-19T23:53:38-04:00Indians 5, Tigers 2: Too much Joe Nathan
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<p>The Indians broke open a 2-2 game in the ninth inning when Carlos Santana unloaded a bases loaded double off Joe Nathan. The Tigers' offense was in stasis, the heart of the batting order combining on a 1-for-20 night. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/">Cleveland Indians</a> completed a sweep of their doubleheader with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a>, taking the nightcap 5-2. Cleveland broke open a 2-2 game in the ninth inning when badly struggling Detroit closer <span>Joe Nathan</span> gave up a two out, three RBI double to <span>Carlos Santana</span>. The Indians have started the second half by taking three straight from the first place Tigers, pulling within 4 1/2 games of the Al Central lead.</p>
<p>Unheralded <span>Chris Dickerson</span> carried the Tribe's offense early on. Despite owing just 15 career home runs in seven seasons, the journeyman outfielder took Tigers' starter <span>Max Scherzer</span> deep twice, accounting for all of Cleveland's offense before their big ninth inning rally.</p>
<div class="pullquote">"I don’t know if it was the layoff or what, but he (Nathan) kept having trouble with his command." <span>-Brad Ausmus, stating the obvious about Joe Nathan</span>
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<p>The Indians got a surprisingly good start from <span>Zach McAllister</span>, allowing just one run on three hits in 5 1/3 innings. The winning pitcher was <span>Carlos Carrasco</span> (W, 3-3), who tossed a scorless eighth inning. <span>Cody Allen</span> pitched the ninth, earning his 13trh save.</p>
<p>Their bullpen showing the signs of strain due to overuse in the first two games of the series, the Tigers hoped Scherzer would pitch deep into the game. He couldn't, needing a season high 118 pitches to get through 5 2/3 innings. He allowed six hits and two runs, striking out four and walking four.</p>
<p>The first two Detroit relievers were solid. <span>Ian Krol</span> didn't allow a hit in 1 1/3 innings, while <span>Joba Chamberlain</span> needed just six pitches to retire the side in a hitless eighth. Then Joe Nathan (L, 4-3) and the ninth inning happened.</p>
<p>Nathan allowed a lead off double, ultimately loading the bases with two out before serving up the game-winning, bases clearing double to Santana. Nathan allowed two hits, two walks, and three runs, taking a well-earned fourth loss of the season. At the end of the inning, Nathan was booed off the mound by an angry Comerica Park crowd.</p>
<p>The Tigers could only muster five hits against four Indians pitchers. Two of those hits belonged to <span>Austin Jackson</span>, who also drove in both Detroit runs.</p>
<p>After the loss, manager <span>Brad Ausmus</span> said he thought about leaving the very effective Chamberlain in to pitch the ninth, but his surgically repaired ankle was bothering him. Thus, Joe Nathan got the ninth inning nod. You know what happened from there.</p>
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<p><b>ROARS:</b></p>
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<p><b>Max Scherzer:</b> He'll get a hiss because of other circumstances, but Scherzer also gets a roar. He had to pitch through neck soreness which led to battling with his command all night, yet still managed to hold the Indians to six hits and two runs over 5 2/3 innings. If only Chris Dickerson didn't come to the plate...</p>
<p>I<b>an Krol:</b> Got some help from nice catches by Austin Jackson and <span>J.D. Martinez</span>, but Krol settled in to pitch 1 1/3 hittless innings of relief.</p>
<p><b>Austin Jackson:</b> He was the Tigers' offense in the nightcap with two RBI. Accounted for all of Detroit's scoring with a bases loaded walk in the third and a two out triple in the seventh (<a target="_blank" href="http://t.co/xm1i3eTUJn">MLB.com video</a>).</p>
<p><b>Joba Chamberlain: </b>Talk about lock down relief - One inning, six pitches, three outs.</p>
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<p><b>Max Scherzer' pitch count:</b> On a night where the Tigers are playing a doubleheader and the bullpen is frayed due to throwing seven innings in the previous two games, the last thing the Tigers needed was high pitch count Max Scherzer to return. But that's what happened, Scherzer crossing the 90 pitch mark in the fourth. An eight pitch fifth bought Scherzer one more inning. That ended badly when Chris Dickerson homered on Scherzer's 118th and final pitch with two out in the sixth.</p>
<p><b>Chris Dickerson:</b> Entered tonight's game 0-for-9 with seven strikeouts against Scherzer for his career. Tonight Dickerson reached base three times against Scherzer, drawing a walk along with his pair of solo home runs. It was a true "You can't predict baseball" performance.</p>
<p><b>J.D. Martinez:</b> Has the much feared, but somewhat expected, regression begun? Martinez struck out three times in an 0-for-4 night, and is now 1-for-12 with five strikeouts in his first three games post All-Star break.</p>
<div class="pullquote">"I’m sure there’s a possibility I could reach a point sometime. I’m not near that point. I’ll let you know when I am." <span>-Ausmus, when asked if he would consider replacing Nathan as his closer</span>
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<p><b>The heart of the Tigers' batting order: </b>Ian Kinser, <span>Miguel Cabrera</span>, <span>Victor Martinez</span> and J.D. Martinez were a combined 1-for-20 with six strikeouts. It would be hard to beat a Little League team with that lack of production. You can point fingers at Joe Nathan, but I'm surprised the game was even close enough for him to blow when the Tigers get absolutely no offense from their best bats.</p>
<p><b>Joe Nathan: </b>A brutal ninth inning for Detroit's apparently washed up closer. Two hits, two walks, three runs, and an ERA now at 6.23.</p>
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<p>Nathan serves up a bases loaded double to Santana. Nathan is what he is, but no longer what he was.</p>
— Bless You Boys (@blessyouboys) <a href="https://twitter.com/blessyouboys/statuses/490686376375885825">July 20, 2014</a>
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<p>What makes the ninth even more ironic was Ken Rosenthal reporting earlier in the Fox Sports 1 broadcast the Tigers want to acquire bullpen help, but don't want to replace Nathan as their closer.</p>
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<p>There were pregame reports Max Scherzer may have had arm issues while warming up. Trainer Kevin Rand was seen in the bullpen with the Tigers' All-Star, reportedly investigating his shoulder. <span>Rick Porcello</span> was seen heading to the bullpen as well, leading to speculation he would be an emergency starter. Scherzer did take the mound to start the game, but was visibly shaking his arm in the first inning, as if to loosen it up. Whatever was bothering him appeared to go away as the game progressed.</p>
<p>Later in the game Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported Scherzer had actually been dealing with a neck cramp. There was no arm distress involved. Everyone exhale.</p>
<p>Post game, Brad Ausmus admitted Scherzer was nearly scratched and Porcello would have replaced him. Ausmus added the neck issue affected Scherzer all game long. Scherzer claims he will be fine for his next start.</p>
<p>After the doubleheader <span>Drew VerHagen</span>, who was tagged with the loss in his first career start this afternoon, was optioned back to Triple-A Toledo.</p>
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<p><b>STREAKS AND STATS:</b></p>
<p>The Indians' doubleheader sweep was their first in Detroit since July 17, 1966.</p>
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<p>One of these things is not like the others,<br>One of these things just doesn't belong,<br>Can you tell which thing is not like the others<br>By the time I finish my song?<br><br>Did you guess which thing was not like the others?<br>Did you guess which thing just doesn't belong?<br>If you guessed Chris Dickerson is not like the others,<br>Then you're absolutely...right!</p>
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<p>Chris Dickerson didn't quite match the HR-hitting profile of the others to hit 2 HR in game vs Max Scherzer <a href="http://t.co/zcPunrw9vi">pic.twitter.com/zcPunrw9vi</a></p>
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/statuses/490677057312284674">July 20, 2014</a>
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<td><a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m">http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Wolfgang97">Wolfgang97</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NCDee">NCDee</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ClevelandJames">ClevelandJames</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/SpartanHT">SpartanHT</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/stevenyc">stevenyc</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Alex%20Baker">Alex Baker</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Singledigit">Singledigit</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/J_the_Man">J_the_Man</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Alex%20Baker">Alex Baker</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m#246454622">looks like I picked the wrong series to quit drinking</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NCDee">NCDee</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m#246455444">[no title]</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/NCDee">NCDee</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m#246475826">What blues said.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/stevenyc">stevenyc</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m#246471104">Since we didn't take the lead, I would use Joba for another inning</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/J_the_Man">J_the_Man</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m#246450496">Wheel of DOOOOM, whose fault is it that I'm suffering watching this game?</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Alex%20Baker">Alex Baker</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m#246447808">Redd Foxx standing by</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ClevelandJames">ClevelandJames</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m#246447904">[no title]</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/J_the_Man">J_the_Man</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5918693/game-94-tigers-vs-indians-7-08-p-m#246447784">Red Five standing by...</a></td>
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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5919223/indians-5-tigers-2-joe-nathan-blows-game-cleveland-doubleheader-sweepAl Beaton2014-07-19T18:30:03-04:002014-07-19T18:30:03-04:00Game 94: Tigers vs. Indians, 7:08 p.m.
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<p>Game 94: Tigers vs. Indians, 7:08 p.m.</p>
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<span>Jason Kipnis</span> - 2B</td>
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<span>Mike Aviles</span> - SS</td>
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<p>Max Scherzer and Zach McAllister face off in the second game of today's doubleheader.</p> <h4>
<a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Tigers</a> (53–40) at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/">Cleveland Indians</a> (49–47)</h4>
<p><b>Time/Place:</b> 7:08 p.m., Comerica Park</p>
<p><b>SB Nation blog: </b><a href="http://www.letsgotribe.com/">Let's Go Tribe</a></p>
<p><b>Media:</b> Fox Sports 1, <a target="_blank" href="http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/index.jsp?c_id=mlb&affiliateId=mlbMENU#date=7/11/2014">MLB.TV</a>, <a href="http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/schedule/radioaffiliates.jsp" target="_blank">Tigers Radio Network</a></p>
<p><b>Pitching Matchup: </b>RHP <span>Max Scherzer</span> (11–3, 3.35 ERA) vs. RHP <span>Zach McAllister</span> (3–5, 5.63 ERA)</p>
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<p>Zach McAllister will be promoted from Triple-A to start the second game of the doubleheader. He put together a decent 2013 season going 9–9 with a 3.75 ERA, but he has been unable to match that success this year and has spent time on the disabled list with a lower back strain earlier in the season. He pitched well in his last start, allowing three earned runs through seven innings against the <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago White Sox</a>. This will be his third meeting with the Tigers this year, getting bombed in his last outing. On May 21 McAllister lasted only two innings, giving up four earned runs on two walks and five hits. The opposing pitcher in that contest was Max Scherzer, who delivered one of his worst pitching performances of the year.</p>
<p>Scherzer is building on his 2013 Cy Young campaign, putting together another outstanding season. Scherzer has faced the Indians on two other occasions this year, putting together polar opposite pitching performances. That May 21 start against Zach McAllister saw Scherzer give up seven earned runs, raising his ERA from 1.83 to 2.59 that day. On June 22 Scherzer made up for it, surrendering only one earned run through six. Scherzer needs to stay away from <span>Michael Brantley</span> and <span>Nick Swisher</span> if he is going to find success. Swisher has a .321 batting average against Scherzer and Brantley is 12-for-38 with eight extra base hits and nine RBIs.</p>
<p><b>Hitter to fear:</b> Michael Brantley (.316/.349/.605 in 43 plate appearances) <br><b>Hitter to fail:</b> <span>Carlos Santana</span> (.088/.225/.118 in 40 plate appearances)</p>
<p><span><b>Outlook</b></span></p>
<p>The surging Indians have won 10 of their last 14 games, and they are no stranger to making late-season pushes for the division. Traditionally a team that struggles in Detroit, Cleveland has only won 14 of their last 49 games at Comerica Park.</p>
<p>Scherzer will more than likely be given the task of stopping the Indians from taking the four-game series. The bullpen should be well-rested coming out of the All-Star break, but after a rough Friday night and the prospect of Drew VerHagen not pitching late into game one, Max Scherzer will need to be Max Scherzer-like and deliver a solid seven innings.</p>
<h5>Prediction</h5>
<p>Scherzer pitches a complete game and everyone sleeps well knowing that <span>Drew VerHagen's</span> game one start was just a showcase to land a bullpen arm.</p>
https://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/7/19/5917967/2014-game-94-preview-cleveland-indians-detroit-tigersSean Heyboer