That 13-11 record vs the Indians Verlander holds really means dick right about now
Not telling anyone to lay -170 but dont let those numbers fool you
"We're a much better team than this," Leyland said. "We just [need to] go out and play like it. Or hit like it."
How they get to that is the question.
"Obviously, if we knew what the problem was, we'd fix it," Prince Fielder said. "It's not going that way right now."
The Tigers had the bases loaded against the Indians' bullpen in the seventh and eighth innings Wednesday. The first scoring chance ended with Miguel Cabrera arguing with umpires and hitting coach Lloyd McClendon ejected over a 3-0 pitch both felt should've been called a ball. Instead of a run coming across courtesy of ball four, Cabrera grounded out to second. The second rally -- a bases-loaded, no-out opportunity -- ended with the Tigers looking at themselves.
The crucial play in Detroit's half of the eighth was a one-out ground ball fielded by the first baseman to throw home to try for an out at the plate. So was the play that scored Cleveland's go-ahead run in the bottom of the inning.
"We're a much better team than this," Leyland said. "We just [need to] go out and play like it. Or hit like it."
How they get to that is the question.
"Obviously, if we knew what the problem was, we'd fix it," Prince Fielder said. "It's not going that way right now."
The Tigers had the bases loaded against the Indians' bullpen in the seventh and eighth innings Wednesday. The first scoring chance ended with Miguel Cabrera arguing with umpires and hitting coach Lloyd McClendon ejected over a 3-0 pitch both felt should've been called a ball. Instead of a run coming across courtesy of ball four, Cabrera grounded out to second. The second rally -- a bases-loaded, no-out opportunity -- ended with the Tigers looking at themselves.
The crucial play in Detroit's half of the eighth was a one-out ground ball fielded by the first baseman to throw home to try for an out at the plate. So was the play that scored Cleveland's go-ahead run in the bottom of the inning.
Whether the bats come to life or not going against the best pitcher in baseball is usually not a good idea. Here is a guy that can go 9 and still throw 100 mph. What does he need to win? On a good day one or two will do it. Not choosing either side but picking Masterson and Cleveland just because the Tribes bats are hotter and they are at home is foolish. In fact, the Tribes perceived home field advantage lowers the odds in favor of Verlander.
Whether the bats come to life or not going against the best pitcher in baseball is usually not a good idea. Here is a guy that can go 9 and still throw 100 mph. What does he need to win? On a good day one or two will do it. Not choosing either side but picking Masterson and Cleveland just because the Tribes bats are hotter and they are at home is foolish. In fact, the Tribes perceived home field advantage lowers the odds in favor of Verlander.
Whether the bats come to life or not going against the best pitcher in baseball is usually not a good idea. Here is a guy that can go 9 and still throw 100 mph. What does he need to win? On a good day one or two will do it. Not choosing either side but picking Masterson and Cleveland just because the Tribes bats are hotter and they are at home is foolish. In fact, the Tribes perceived home field advantage lowers the odds in favor of Verlander.
Whether the bats come to life or not going against the best pitcher in baseball is usually not a good idea. Here is a guy that can go 9 and still throw 100 mph. What does he need to win? On a good day one or two will do it. Not choosing either side but picking Masterson and Cleveland just because the Tribes bats are hotter and they are at home is foolish. In fact, the Tribes perceived home field advantage lowers the odds in favor of Verlander.
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