Detroit Tigers Notes And Quotes 9-14-11
Justin Verlander wasn't at his sharpest, but he still pitched seven innings of shutout ball against the White Sox to win his 11th consecutive start and earn 23rd victory of the season.
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Justin Verlander wasn't at his sharpest, but he still pitched seven innings of shutout ball against the White Sox to win his 11th consecutive start and earn 23rd victory of the season.
The Detroit Tigers aren't just cruising toward their first division championship since 1987. They're steaming toward that title with one of their longest win streaks in team history.
The Detroit Tigers today released their 2012 home schedule, which features 81 games at Comerica Park
Victor Martinez probably won't be the American League Most Valuable Player.
An early lead turned into a wide margin as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Tuesday night.
Things have gone so well for Justin Verlander, even when he's not at his best he still manages to find a way to win.
Ryan Raburn hit a home run his first time up, and that triggered a four-hit game for the utility player.
It is, of course, baloney. Players, coaches and manager do watch the scoreboard. They start watching the first game of the season and don't stop until the season is over.
Jhonny Peralta and Ryan Raburn helped the Tigers knock the White Sox further back in the AL Central race.
The focus on the Tigers has moved from whether they will reach the postseason to what they will accomplish once there.
Jhonny Peralta hits a two run shot in the second inning to begin an avalanche of scoring by the Detroit Tigers as they crush the Chicago White Sox 14-4 on Monday.
In what could have been the best sports weekend of my adult life, I think it's very important that the Tigers don't get lost in the mix.
Brad Penny stood in the Detroit clubhouse after another victory and surveyed what was left of the race in the American League Central.
The Detroit Tigers began their nine-game win streak with a sweep of the Chicago White Sox to build a commanding AL Central lead. Now even bigger goals are within their reach.
"You never know," Jim Leyland said, "how these things are going to work out."
I really liked how fast the Lions looked on Sunday. For the first time in a long time, fans saw "team speed" and they saw it at the most important spot: Linebacker. Excellent road win to start the season.
Get ready to pop the cork on your Dom Perignon. Better make it a Miller Lite. This is baseball, after all. And besides, who can afford a $500 bottle of champagne? The Tigers are about to celebrate their first division title since 1987.
Tickets for the 2011 American League Division Series will go on sale to the general public on Monday, September 12 at 10 a.m. according to the Detroit Tigers' website.
Jose Valverde gets save number 43 and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers won their 8th straight game - and won for the third time in eight home games on a walk-off home run - when Brandon Inge hit a solo shot with two outs in the bottom of the 9th to deliver a 3-2 win over the Twins.
Brandon Inge hits a game ending homer in the ninth inning helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Saturday.
The Detroit Tigers aren't just pulling away in the AL Central race, they're doing so in dominant fashion while chasing down their first division title since 1987.
Brad Penny is trying to work faster, taking less time between pitches when he's on the mound. Of course, the only real way to speed up the game is by getting the other team out.
A three-run homer by Alex Avila put the Detroit Tigers within one run as they go on to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Friday night.
Saturday at Comerica Park is the last chance for fans to donate their gently used baseballs, softballs and gloves for the Tigers "Gloves For Kids" program.
