OT- Tigers vs Astros series May 5th to May 8th
I know people had complained in the past about a Tigers thread everyday and such, but they've also become nonexistent unless it's a series against Chicago or Cleveland, so here's my solution: i'll attempt to create a thread for the entire series and as it moves along I can update it to bump it up the board.
Pitching Matchup 5-7-14
Detroit
- Rick Porcello
- 4-1with 32 IP and sporting a 3.66 ERA
- FIP of 3.33
- K/9: 6.19
- BB/9: 1.13
Houston
- Brad Peacock
- 0-2 through 25.2 IP and a 5.26ERA
- FIP: 4.59
- K/9: 8.42
- BB/9: 7.01 (holy hell that's high)
Lineups:
| NO. | Houston | Detroit |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | J. Altuve, 2B | I. Kinsler, 2B |
| 2. | D. Fowler, CF | T. Hunter, RF |
| 3. | J. Castro, C | M. Cabrera, 1B |
| 4. | C. Carter, DH | V. Martinez, DH |
| 5. | A. Presley, LF | D. Kelly, CF |
| 6. | G. Springer, RF | N. Castellanos, 3B |
| 7. | M. Krauss, 1B | A. Avila, C |
| 8. | M. Dominguez, 3B | A. Romine, SS |
| 9. | M. Gonzalez, SS | R. Davis, LF |
The Tigers took the first 2 games of the series and look to continue their pitching dominance over the lowly Astros. I'll post the lineups when I see them announced
...this it the Tigers best start since 1984.
Starting rotation has been amazing. They keep the runs down. The offense grinds out a run or two to get the lead. And then either:
1- starters grind out 7 innings to set up the premium bullpen arms (Joba & Nathan) to finish it out or...
2- the offensive flood gates open and the Tigers jump to a 4+ run lead and then hand it over to the lesser bullpen arms (who promptly give up 2-4 runs) while they manage to hand on.
Kind of a weird season, but I'm loving it ! 8 in a row !!!
the 23-4 they were at this point 30 seasons ago, but damn, 20-9 makes me happy!
I gotta say, not only are the Tigers heating up, but Rod Allen's in midseason form too. We got an "I see you" last night, we got some of his little predictions that always seem to turn out right, and I love the tone he uses sometimes - Victor's home run elicited a "that was an 0-2 pitch" in chuckling disbelief. Mario's a very solid announcer but I honestly think Rod's a delight to listen to.
Let's bump this back up.
with play.
I know I'm missing stuff you usually include in the post but the highlights are there.
Drew Smyly 2- 1 2.45
Vs
Dallas Keuchel 2-2 3.96
Detroit Tigers 1. Rajai Davis, LF (0 for 3) 2. Ian Kinsler, 2B (5 for 15, 1 HR) 3. Miguel Cabrera, DH (1 for 4) 4. Victor Martinez, 1B (0 for 3) 5. J.D. Martinez, RF 6. Austin Jackson, CF (2 for 3) 7. Nick Castellanos, 3B 8. Bryan Holaday, C 9. Danny Worth, SS Houston Astros 1. Jose Altuve, 2B 2. Jonathan Villar, SS 3. Dexter Fowler, CF 4. Jesus Guzman, 1B 5. Chris Carter, DH 6. George Springer, RF 7. Matt Dominguez, 3B (0 for 1) 8. Carlos Corporan, C 9. L.J. Hoes, LF
Statistics against opposing pitchers is in parentheses. Thanks to MLive.
getting off to such a slow start, he's on a pace for close to 140 RBI's
He's really coming through.
Need to get some bats going. These are the Astros.
Let's go Tigers. Two on one out.
I think this one's done.