Oct 13 2011

2011 ALCS- Rangers at Tigers Game 5

Ugh.  I think we’re at the ‘pray for rain’ stage of this particular series.  Fortunately there’s almost a 100% chance of that.

If Chaac fails to come through (and goodness knows he doesn’t much listen to Rick Perry’s prayers) we have another Verlander/Wilson matchup.  For the supposed aces of their staffs neither one of these guys has looked particularly dominant, of course that may be because of their Joe Btfsplk-like rainmaking qualities.

From here on the Tigers have to win every single game which is always a tough row to hoe.  Additionally they’re suffering from injuries to Martinez, Young, and Ordonez.  If you see any of them play it’s merely a sign of desperation.

In contrast the Rangers need pick up only 1 of 3 remaining (with 2 of those home games) and their only questionable starter is Beltre.  Despite (or perhaps because of) that the latest betting line favors the Tigers in this particular contest.

Who knows?  That’s why they play the games.

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  15. Delmon Young.

    Well, he is the least hurt.

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  22. Next game Saturday.

  23. Bottom of 5th: Tigers 4 – 2

    Top of 6th: 1, 2, 3

    Bottom of 6th: Carbrera Solo Home Run 5 – 2 Tigers

    Young Solo Home Run 6 – 2 Tigers

    Top of 7th: Tigers pitcher Verlander now over 115 pitches.

    1, 2, 3, end of inning

    Bottom of 7th: Solo HOme Run Raburn

    7 – 2 Tigers

    Top of the 8th: 1 out, runner on 1st

    2 run Home run Cruz 4 – 7 Tigers

    Pitcher change: Verlander threw 139 pitches possible career record. He leaves the field to an ovation.

    Bottom of the 8th: Base hit, one out

    4 home run the most by Tigers in single game in post season

    Double play side retires

    Top of 9th: Closong pitcher for Tigers is Phil Coke

    Fly ball, 1 out

    High fly, 2 out

    Base hit Hamilton

    RBI 5 – 7 Tigers

    Runner on 1st, 2 outs

    Walk, runners on 1st & 2nd

    Napoli up, out at 1st

    Tigers 7 – 5

    Tigers and Rangers headed to Texas for game 6. The Tigers must win the next two games.

    More Popcorn

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