They're Grrrrrreat
The Tigers topped the Athletics last night in the first game of the ALCS. The score was 5 - 1 but those are the least important numbers. The A's were great at getting runners on base and terrible at hitting them home. They went 0 - 13 with runners in scoring position and grounded into four double plays. Zito was outpitched by Robertson, lasting only 3 2/3 innings and assuming all five of the Tigers' runs for earned runs. Tonight's pitching matchup features Verlander for the Tigers and Loaiza for the A's. Though Loaiza has more post season experience Verlander certainly has the edge here.
The best part about watching the Tigers play is that it seems like in each game a different member of the team pulls through and has a big night. Last night it was Brandon Inge who had three hits, including a solo home run to get the scoring started. Regularly called the most athletic third baseman in the AL, Inge is oft overlooked, but is a team leader and as a member of the Tigers in their 119 loss season, he is deserving of a great game and a great series.
There are two playoff games on tonight, unless the Mets/Cards game is rained out. Both are on at 8 PM, on Fox/FX, and where you see which game depends on location.
The best part about watching the Tigers play is that it seems like in each game a different member of the team pulls through and has a big night. Last night it was Brandon Inge who had three hits, including a solo home run to get the scoring started. Regularly called the most athletic third baseman in the AL, Inge is oft overlooked, but is a team leader and as a member of the Tigers in their 119 loss season, he is deserving of a great game and a great series.
There are two playoff games on tonight, unless the Mets/Cards game is rained out. Both are on at 8 PM, on Fox/FX, and where you see which game depends on location.
