OT: Tigers Open Thread
Game One of the ALCS.
Verlander vs CC
lets go tigers!
September 30th, 2011 at 11:12 PM ^
Apparently there was a revision to the rule 2 years ago that isn't listed directly in the rules on MLB website. In postseason the game is postponed instead of called and will start where it left off.
Any player changes will count as subs with the replaced players not available. I think the Tigers will swap in some lefty bats anyways.
September 30th, 2011 at 11:13 PM ^
it is hard to see who has an advantage since both teams lose their ace for one game in the series. But I think the matchups bode well for the tigers:
Fister twice? on the road
Scherzer on road
Verlander and Porcello at home
This is a near optimal arrangement for us since Porcello pitches well at home ... Verlander, I believe, will be more effective in a spacious Comerica where he can be more comfortable taking risks with a fast ball (that never phases CC for some reason), and Fister never walks anyone which is gold when you play the yanks.
September 30th, 2011 at 11:15 PM ^
Game 2 on Sunday now cuts into the second half of Lions-Cowboys. That SUCKS.
September 30th, 2011 at 11:24 PM ^
Or flip back and forth until 4:00
September 30th, 2011 at 11:21 PM ^
How is it fair that the Tigers had to face the Yankees' ace twice, including once in a driving rainstorm, while the Yankees only had to face Verlander once -- yet it's actually going to count toward the outcome of the game?
Typical Selig.
September 30th, 2011 at 11:34 PM ^
Scherzer in that band box sucks. This game should have never started. I call bullshit.
September 30th, 2011 at 11:51 PM ^
They said the rain caught them by surprise because based on the radar they thought the rain would be light enough to play through.
October 1st, 2011 at 10:05 AM ^
I agree. Know this messed up the pitching rotation.
October 1st, 2011 at 3:58 AM ^
Late to the party, but it's only the ALDS, not ALCS just yet.
October 1st, 2011 at 6:13 AM ^
That is all.....
October 1st, 2011 at 8:39 AM ^
Too bad they couldn't continue this game due to rain. We will continue this game at 8:37 pm EST tonight.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:40 AM ^
We will have Doug Fister on the mound tonight. He has been excellent since coming to Detroit.
October 1st, 2011 at 8:42 AM ^
The game will resume where it is tonight at 8:37 pm EST. The only change is that Doug Fister will be starting, but another great guy!
October 1st, 2011 at 10:28 AM ^
Sounds like CC and Verlander will now pitch Game 3 Monday, so those of you with tickets just got a massive upgrade in your pitching matchup from Sweaty Freddy vs. Scherzer to the two best pitchers in the AL this season. Nice deal.
October 1st, 2011 at 10:57 AM ^
This could put JV on track to start game one of the ALCS, should the Tigers get there.