8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted October 1, 2011 I can't wait to see Fisters playoff debut tonight. AL pitcher of the month for September with a .53 era is unheard of. Hopefully the rain holds off and we can get this one going. Let's go Tigers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 2, 2011 Well this one's over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 2, 2011 Super. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted October 2, 2011 Best chance of winning the series was to have the option of Verlander pitching twice, beginning and end of series. Now that that's out the window and Fister didn't win, will have to dig deep and come up with some monumental play.... Hope for the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwfan007 18 Report post Posted October 2, 2011 that rainout really screwed us over. we had our wrong lineup in for tne non-CC pitcher, and that screwed everything up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) that rainout really screwed us over. we had our wrong lineup in for tne non-CC pitcher, and that screwed everything up. Exactly. Not only that, but it also moves Scherzer up to start at Yankee Stadium. Max is clearly better off pitching at Comerica with all of the fly balls and HR's he allows. I'm so pissed Torre and MLB sent the teams out there and wasted our best chance of winning the series. Only positive I can see today is Freddy Garcia blows and hopefully the Tigers can win 11-10. Jackson 8, Maggs 9, Young 7, Cabby 3, V-Mart DH, Avila 2, Peralta 6, Betemit 5, Santiago 4 is the Tigers starting lineup for Game 2. I'm fine with Maggs starting, but can we please ditch him batting second? Put Avila there with his high OBP or hell even Betemit or Santiago would be fine. Gotta even this series up and let JV take over tomorrow night! Edited October 2, 2011 by GoWings1905 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 2, 2011 4-0 Tigers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwfan007 18 Report post Posted October 2, 2011 Very encouraged by Scherzer today. Split in NY is what we wanted to do, and now we got the beast, CY Verlander, going in Detroit tomorrow. Little bit of a nail biter, but hey, a win is a win and the series is now a best of 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted October 2, 2011 Man that was close, but we tied the series. The Tigs could win this series in 4! The 27 hour Game 1 is a big advantage for us, the Yankees can't use a 3 man rotation. Nova won't be ready until a possible Game 5. I'm looking forward to this series going to Detroit tomorrow and Tuesday. Comerica will be rockin' with Verlander in Game 3. In Game 4 the Yankees will have to use A.J. and his batting practice style pitching. I like our chances to move on to the ALCS! that rainout really screwed us over. we had our wrong lineup in for tne non-CC pitcher, and that screwed everything up. After today's win, it's an advantage for the Tigs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted October 3, 2011 I was nervous as hell Max was going to implode when he had control issues in the first inning. I'm incredibly impressed though -- six shutout innings at Yankee Stadium in a game the Tigers had to win. Comerica is going to be insane tomorrow, even more now with JV pitching. I want 2006 and no trip back to New York. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted October 3, 2011 I was nervous as hell Max was going to implode when he had control issues in the first inning. I'm incredibly impressed though -- six shutout innings at Yankee Stadium in a game the Tigers had to win. Comerica is going to be insane tomorrow, even more now with JV pitching. I want 2006 and no trip back to New York. No kidding. That was the worst case scnerio IMO: Scherzer pitching at Yankee stadium. But he proved me and the doubters wrong and pitched great and gave the Tigers a much needed win. I have to say though, that 9th inning almost gave me a heart attack. I'm sure everyone besides me was thinking the Yankees were going to pull it off right after Avila slipped. Thankfully they didn't. Tomorrow they need the crowd rocking and get to C.C. early. HAVE to win tomorrow and take it to Burnett in Game 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 3, 2011 “Oh yeah, it’s over already,” Valverde told a group of reporters afterward, according to cbssports.com. “The Yankees have a great team but I think that’s it for them.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted October 3, 2011 The entire Valverde exchange: “It’ s over,” Valverde told a crowd of reporters after the game. “Tomorrow’s the second game, and when’s the last game? Tuesday? Tuesday’s the celebration. … “I’m just kidding, guys,” he said, laughing out loud like somebody pulling a gag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 3, 2011 "You know they're going to write that, right?" Coke said to Valverde."I don't care," Valverde said, chuckling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted October 3, 2011 I can't wait for tonight! I'm expecting the Game 3 fans will be the loudest Baseball crowd in Tigers history! There's going to be a lot of "Yankees Suck", "Steriods" (for ARod), "MVP" (for Verlander or Cabrera), and "Cy" chants tonight. Dan Patrick today was saying he thinks the Yankees are going to regret trying to play that game Friday night, and I agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted October 3, 2011 Come on, JV! Just gives us what you've given us all season and the offense will do the rest. Biggest game of the series tonight, Go Tigers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted October 3, 2011 Jackson CF, Santiago 2B, Young LF, Cabrera 1B, V-Mart DH, Maggs RF, Peralta SS, Avila C, Inge 3B are your Tigers starting tonight for Game 3. This day is dragging, by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Brandon Inge is looking solid tonight Verlander is ******* lights-out. We're wearing fatass down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 whew! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Great game! That's post season Baseball at it's best, and most importantly Tigers are up 2-1 ! I like our chances tomorrow against AJ. If the Tigs have a long run this post season, I don't know how much more I can take watching Valverde pitch the 9th. He takes to much time in between pitches. Brandon Inge is looking solid tonight Santiago too! It's great watching those guys come through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwfan007 18 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 If we played that same game in New York, we lose lol. At least 2 balls to right field were caught on the track. The Yankees must hate playing away from their little league field. JV was solid against the buzz-saw yankees, and papa does what he does. Confident going in tomorrow against Burnett, just need Rick to keep it close and our offense will hopefully beat up on AJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Way too much stress in that one. JV wasn't himself and still had, what, 11 strikeouts? Also, that ump's strike zone was bulls***. CC had some particularly poor calls I thought, not that I felt too bad for him haha. I'm not gonna fall asleep awhile. The nerves are making me twitch still. Finish it tomorrow! Go Tigers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Way too much stress in that one. JV wasn't himself and still had, what, 11 strikeouts? Also, that ump's strike zone was bulls***. CC had some particularly poor calls I thought, not that I felt too bad for him haha. I'm not gonna fall asleep awhile. The nerves are making me twitch still. Finish it tomorrow! Go Tigers! That was an unacceptably inconsistent strike zone. Great win for our Boys, though! The fiancee was great and sat at a sports bar with me all night to watch. What a game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 What a game these past two have been! We should be able to light up A.J. tomorrow but you never know in the post season. 1 GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 4, 2011 That was a pretty impressive outing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites