Avila May Finally Get A Day Off
Alex Avila is expected to get a day off from catching -- but not from Thursday's game at Tampa Bay.
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Alex Avila is expected to get a day off from catching -- but not from Thursday's game at Tampa Bay.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera will go on the paternity leave list and miss Thursday's game against Tampa Bay.
Elliot Johnson had a game-ending fielder's choice in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
On a night when his two primary relievers were not available, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland put the game in the hands of Phil Coke - and Coke came through in a big way.
The Detroit Tigers have built a sizable lead in the AL Central mainly by beating teams from their own division. However, they've also collected plenty of wins against the Tampa Bay Rays this season.
Three controversial decisions made by Tigers manager Jim Leyland lately that have proven to be correct
Alex Avila got a key single to drive in the tying run and set up the winning run to keep his amazing August run going.
Jim Leyland chose to go against the grain more than a couple of times Tuesday to preserve Detroit's 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay, its fifth straight.
The Detroit Tigers were facing a potentially long night with a short-handed bullpen against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Alex Avila hit an RBI single in the seventh to tie the score helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Al Alburquerque (concussion) went on the seven-day disabled list Aug. 12.
The Detroit Tigers have gotten plenty of help from ace Justin Verlander during their drive for their first division title in 24 years. They could use a little more from Brad Penny.
If you were watching the Tigers last night you may have noticed Rod and Mario cracking up over what looked like a fart in the dugout.
Justin Verlander won his 19th game and his seventh straight start. Whether he benefited or was hampered by an extra day of rest is a matter of perspective.
Doesn't look like Alex Avila is going to get a day off until rosters expand in September.
