WMUgoblue

May 16th, 2013 at 9:18 PM ^

JV struggling again tonight, obviously the Rangers are a good offensive club but JV is getting BABIP'd to go along with his little fastball control. So much for a pitchers duel thus far.

WMUgoblue

May 16th, 2013 at 9:24 PM ^

Verlander circa 2008 is on the mound in Arlington tonight, trying to blow everyone away with the fastball, and cant hit the strikezone. 

Vote_Crisler_1937

May 17th, 2013 at 9:01 AM ^

I noticed not only was his velocity up but he didn't appear to be breathing enough between getting the sign, coming set, and beginning his pitch. I would be interested to know what his thoughts were between pitches compared to other outings. This game his body language on the mound seemed more like a linebacker blitzing a hole instead of a sniper taking kill shots.

/geeks out on pitching

kung

May 16th, 2013 at 9:35 PM ^

When has JV given up 7 ERs in one inning? His control was so poor it was worse than Porcello's! Argh! Now tiger's hitters please do something!

jcouz

May 16th, 2013 at 10:41 PM ^

I try not to worry about individual games too much during the first few months of the season anymore.  They will drive you crazy.  The Tigers will overcome a "tough" Indians squad by the middle of September.

MattisonBlitz

May 16th, 2013 at 11:23 PM ^

I like in the DFW area. I'm going to hear about this at work tomorrow. Living in this area has really allowed me to develop a hatred for the Rangers and their fans. Bunch of bandwagoners.

Blue boy johnson

May 17th, 2013 at 12:40 PM ^

I think Verlander either has a sore shoulder or his mechanics are screwed up. It looked to me as if Verlanders motion was different, like he was shot putting, or lunging, or doing something out of his ordinary delivery.