Walks Doom Tigers In Loss To Mariners
Tigers pitchers walk 11 in 13-3 loss to Seattle.
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Tigers pitchers walk 11 in 13-3 loss to Seattle.
"He was impressive," manager Jim Leyland said. "His mindset was to be a starter and he's getting into a groove. His demeanor was real good and he seemed much more calm. I think being more regimented helped him."
An exam April 18 failed to find the cause for his continuing elbow problems, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL.
Max Scherzer picked up a victory Monday at Seattle, although a high pitch count forced him out of the game after six innings.
The Tigers may risk going with just one healthy catcher, Alex Avila, for the next two days.
The Detroit Tigers have a big seventh inning and beat the Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Monday night.
Ending a lengthy road skid could give the Seattle Mariners the momentum they need to play better at home. A visit from the Detroit Tigers also might help.
Brad Penny has been struggling with his control since joining the Tigers. After walking just one batter on April 12, Penny felt he was back on track.
Coming from behind is fine but winning from ahead is a part of the game Detroit needs to work on.
After 16 games, Tiger pitchers are putting up some pretty impressive numbers. Unfortunately, the same thing can not be said for the hitters. And that's why the Tigers have a so-so record of seven and nine.
Brad Penny struggled on the mound giving up five runs in five plus innings as the Detroit Tigers lose 5-1 to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
Carlos Guillen (left knee microfracture surgery in September 2010) went on the 15-day disabled list March 30.
Trevor Cahill pitched eight solid innings, Josh Willingham broke out of a slump with a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Sunday.
Despite receiving excellent starting pitching all weekend, the Oakland Athletics need a win to salvage a split of their four-game home series with the Detroit Tigers.
Rick Porcello is still giving up way too many hits, but his third start of the season was a marked improvement as he got his ERA below 9.00.
