OT Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers Game 6 open thread
We're getting this one started early as the Tigers need to win tonight against the Rangers. This gives us something else to talk about other than the football game today.
October 15th, 2011 at 5:50 PM ^
I just hope that Detroit can get the bats going with runners in scoring position.
October 15th, 2011 at 5:55 PM ^
Oh Mylanta! I don't watch whole games of baseball during the regular season, too long for me and I usually have other things going on, but man are they tension filled! As soon as this thread went up my stomach started folding upon itself.
I think Scherzer gives us a good chance to win, hopefully the bats can make contact and get us some runs tonight.
October 15th, 2011 at 5:57 PM ^
depressing day of sports, if the Tigers don't win this game.
October 15th, 2011 at 5:59 PM ^
we need to get people on base and move them instead of striking out.... the faster we jump on hollond the quicker we get to there pen which isnt all that great... this game is easily winable
October 15th, 2011 at 6:21 PM ^
To pick up our spirits. Well, I'm consuming spirits so no concern there.
Max needs to pitch his best game of the season. He has great stuff and it will be displayed if he is on his game. OTOH, he has not been on that game frequently this year.
The batters need to be patient in that small park. If the Tigers can hit four homeruns in one game in Comerica, then they should easily exceed that inwhateverthefuckingnameofthatdouchebagtexasstadiumiscalled in tonight's game.
October 15th, 2011 at 6:24 PM ^
I like our chances with Scherzer tonight, although the offense will have to get him some run support for it to be worth it. The Tigers need to get to Holland early and get a lead, something we've rarely held in this series. If we can get 7 innings and less than 3 runs from Scherzer, we should be in a position to win.
Also, the Red Wings are on tonight, going for the Mike Illitch exacta. I might go get a Hot and Ready.
October 15th, 2011 at 7:03 PM ^
I think we can definitely do this. I wouldn't want anybody else on the team besides JV, Scherzer, and Fister pitching 3 must win games. JV took care of Game 1, and now it's up to our other 2 guys. As long as we can keep up this newfound offensive production I think we'll be good.
October 15th, 2011 at 7:43 PM ^
stream anyone?
October 15th, 2011 at 8:13 PM ^
Its a national game on free tv. Just turn on a TV with rabbit ears.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:14 PM ^
The HR would have been so much better without the previous double play.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:14 PM ^
good start
October 15th, 2011 at 8:21 PM ^
The good news is the bullpen should be good to go, Scherzer is good, but is a strikeout pitcher (meaning he will throw more pitches on average than a pitcher who pitches to contact, therefore, he will likely tire quicker).
October 15th, 2011 at 8:30 PM ^
Nice!!!!! 2-0!!!!! Just what we need.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:38 PM ^
We are living on the long ball the past few games. I am pretty confident in our pitching for the next few games. The offense is the question mark and it's looking good so far in this game.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:41 PM ^
so no stream? even on basic cable there are those w/o a tv set.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:45 PM ^
http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/86179/1/watch-texas-rangers-vs-detroit-tigers.html
Bookmark firstrowsports.tv it is generally the first response when someone asks for a link.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:47 PM ^
Actually at work, not home. New to live streaming via web. Thank you.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:46 PM ^
Nice to join you all for another Tigers ALCS game.
Nice to get some early run support.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:56 PM ^
So tempted to moderate this as trolling or flamebait or overrated or something today out of principle but for some reason I like you too much for that.
Good game earlier today. We'll get you next year.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:05 PM ^
FWIW I didn't get much satisfaction out of the game today. I was too disgusted by our dirty, thuggish play (still am actually), and particularly Gholston, who should be dismissed IMHE, not so much for the punch, but for the late hit and helmet twisting on Denard (arguably a criminal act). (But that's a separate thread, and I should stay on topic.)
It's funny - you'd think consecutive wins over OSU and M would be great for an MSU grad, but neither did much for me.
Dammit - hopefully Scherzer can get out of this.
Dammit.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:16 PM ^
I know we like to group all Spartan fans together as intolerable and thuggish, but I have respect for you by feeling the way you feel. I know if Michigan had a player that did that helmet twisting, I would want him booted from the team, no matter how big a contributor he was. I thank you for your comments and contribution.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:29 PM ^
Well said, and I respect Senor Demos greatly.
Though I wish the ratio of ThisGuys to ThatGuys was greater. I've been to games at Spartan Stadium where my team has won, games when my team has lost, and games in which my team didn't even play. And I always, ALWAYS leave feeling worse about humanity.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:01 PM ^
And a hello to you, maybe we can get Brian to setup a live blog if there is a game seven.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:56 PM ^
Rayburn no :(
October 15th, 2011 at 9:18 PM ^
learn to spell his name already
October 15th, 2011 at 9:03 PM ^
Inge can still flash the leather with the best of them.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:06 PM ^
Dang!
The first walk hurt bad!
October 15th, 2011 at 9:08 PM ^
Jackson has had a horrible series in the field and batting.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:08 PM ^
it seems that the Tigers can never keep a lead and when when they go up early in the game.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:12 PM ^
Yikes - I hope Scherzer's not losing his shit.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:12 PM ^
Horrible moves by Scherzer.
Also, I remember when someone posted that Schezer was playing better than Verlander in these playoffs.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:18 PM ^
You could argue that he was up until this start.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:18 PM ^
Are we getting squeezed by the home plate ump? Not on the last one to Cruz which was way out of the zone but it looks like some borderline calls are going against us (like the one inside to Jackson for called strike 3).
October 15th, 2011 at 9:20 PM ^
I hope this move pans out but Schlereth has a 10.80 era this post season.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:21 PM ^
I hope this move pans out but Schlereth has a 10.80 era this post season.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:27 PM ^
just what we need. bases loaded. he was out but santiago shoulda gone to first anyways
another example of cabrera being too aggressive leaving first.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:28 PM ^
Is anyone else getting a bad feeling about the Lions' game tomorrow?
October 15th, 2011 at 9:30 PM ^
Game over barring a miracle. Tiger pitching just doesn't have it tonight.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:33 PM ^
Fucking. Worst. Day. Ever.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:53 PM ^
Agreed. Today just sucks dude.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:02 PM ^
M loss, Tigers on thin ice, if the Lions lose...oy!
All this, coupled with the children managing to destroy a second laptop within in a year's time (and I can't get reparations from them).
October 15th, 2011 at 10:07 PM ^
when these games are going like this
everything that happens pisses me off
fuck this day
October 15th, 2011 at 9:47 PM ^
It should be 2-3 rangers still. cruz went on, the first base ump was wrong, as was the call at second base.
I've followed this sight for years and finally had to make an account because of all this ridiculousness today. wow.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:04 PM ^
The sequel.
Let's go.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:10 PM ^
lets go
October 15th, 2011 at 10:13 PM ^
Come on guys . . . calling for a fly ball is something you figure out in Little League.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:19 PM ^
Oh well...It might be time to find Bolivian in a few bottles of Kalamazoo Stout.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:20 PM ^
Lets go with this Animal House clip now.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:25 PM ^
But in the meantime, excuse me if I