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Game 110: Placido Polanco pushes Tigers to win
Game 110: Placido Polanco pushes Tigers to win
Tigers 8, Twins 7 ( box ) Record: 59-51 (first place) Placido Polanco had three hits, and it took a nice defensive play from Twins second baseman Alexi Casilla from having a fourth, but the final one may have been most important. A single to right field broke apart a 6-6 tie and moved the ...
Looking Towards 2010: Avila and Sizemore
detroittigertales.com — It's hard to think about 2010 with the Tigers in the middle of a pennant race but... there are a couple of interesting situations which I want to address. The first one is actually affecting the 2009 season and that's Alex Avila's emergence as a Major ... (more) Looking Towards 2010: Avila and Sizemore
Pavano now 4-0 against Tigers this season after latest gem | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com — Almost every time the Tigers have done well against a right-handed starter this season, that right-hander has... had limited big-league experience. It doesn't appear to matter how often the Tigers face the same veteran right-hander -- they're hardly a ... (more) Pavano now 4-0 against Tigers this season after latest ...
Jim Leyland on Tigers rookie Rick Porcello: 'We couldn't have asked for anything more from him'
Jim Leyland on Tigers rookie Rick Porcello: 'We couldn't have asked for anything more from him'
mlive.com — AP File PhotoDetroit's Rick Porcello has a 1.98 ERA over his last three stars. BOSTON -- Detroit... Tigers rookie Rick Porcello enters tonight's start coming off two good starts and posting a 1.98 ERA in those games. He's 10-7 with... (more) Jim Leyland on Tigers rookie Rick Porcello: 'We couldn't ...
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