Tigers-Twins Preview 5-25-12
It might still be relatively early in the season, but the Detroit Tigers are clearly frustrated with their play.
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It might still be relatively early in the season, but the Detroit Tigers are clearly frustrated with their play.
Justin Verlander gave up a home run to the first batter of the game and a stolen base in the fourth, and those two runs cost the Cy Young/MVP award winner his first loss in his last 14 decisions away from Comerica Park.
Detroit placed center fielder and leadoff hitter Austin Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with an abdominal strain.
Don't blame Prince because he hasn't come close to replacing Martinez, blame him for being himself, and that is exactly what you wanted him to be back in January.
At the beginning of this season, one of the major issues surrounding the Tigers was how good they would be defensively with Prince Fielder at first base and Miguel Cabrera at third base.
Maybe it is time for a little shock treatment for Tigers lineup.
I keep hearing from scores of Tigers fans. "The team had the same record at this time last year so everything is fine."
Justin Masterson matched Justin Verlander pitch for pitch for first his career win over Detroit, and the first-place Cleveland Indians did just enough to beat the reigning AL MVP 2-1 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep of the underperforming Tigers.
Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been ejected in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians.
Justin Verlander is pitching like the reigning Cy Young Award winner he is for the Detroit Tigers.
Jim Leyland isn't a screamer, not in the clubhouse anyway.
Jason Kipnis had three hits and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 Wednesday night.
The Detroit Tigers may have a losing record while trailing the Cleveland Indians in the AL Central, but they're not worried yet.
Austin Jackson, out since May 16 with an abdominal strain, was yanked from Detroit's starting lineup Tuesday night when he felt discomfort during batting practice.
