Detroit Vs. Los Angeles 7-29-11
The Los Angeles Angels had their string of stellar pitching efforts snapped in their series opener against the Detroit Tigers, but it didn't stop them from earning yet another victory.
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The Los Angeles Angels had their string of stellar pitching efforts snapped in their series opener against the Detroit Tigers, but it didn't stop them from earning yet another victory.
With their once-lengthy list of starting pitching targets shrinking, the Tigers are making another longshot run at top choice Ubaldo Jimenez.
Jhonny Peralta collected two more hits on the one-year anniversary of the deal that brought him to Detroit from Cleveland to fill a hole created by 3B Brandon Inge's broken hand.
Apparently the weather isn't the only thing stormy over Comerica Park these days.
Mark Trumbo homered and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Detroit Tigers 12-7 on Thursday.
The Tigers may be in first place in the American League Central, but things still seemed a little tense during Thursday afternoon's game with the Angels when starter Brad Penny and catcher Victor Martinez got into a spat on the mound.
The Los Angeles Angels' first no-hitter in 21 years was also the latest in a string of stellar pitching performances.
Austin Jackson provided Detroit with its lone run Wednesday, hitting his fifth home run of the season in the seventh inning.
Jim Leyland has confessed in recent weeks to scoreboard-watching -- every day of the season, in fact -- but not obsessing over it.
Alejandro De Aza hit a two-run homer in his first at-bat of the season and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Wednesday.
Coming into this year, Miguel Cabrera had one of his lowest batting averages in any park at U.S. Cellular Field.
Brennan Boesch stunned the White Sox by beating out a bunt single to lead off the sixth inning, triggering a three-run rally.
The Detroit Tigers outrighted the contract of third baseman Brandon Inge to Triple-A Toledo. Inge has accepted the assignment and will report to the Mud Hens.
Justin Verlander's fastball was still popping as he finished up the eighth inning.
It started with a walk, then a stolen base, then a two-out hit in the eighth inning, to give the Detroit Tigers the lead in the game and go on to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Tuesday.
Stoney and I peppered the owner with questions ranging from trading for a pitcher to the jobs that GM Dave Dombrowski and skipper Jim Leyland are doing.
One of Justin Verlander's worst outings in the last two months came at home against the Chicago White Sox less than two weeks ago.
Victor Martinez collected two hits Monday, the first an RBI single in the third inning and the second a dribbler down the third base line following a walk to 1B Miguel Cabrera in the fifth.
Rookie Duane Below has one thing going for him -- he throws strikes. Whether he makes a third start in the majors isn't up to him.
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland was ejected from Monday night's game against the Chicago White Sox before the start of the sixth inning.
The Tigers took an early lead but couldn't hold on as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Monday night.
The Detroit Tigers have their largest division lead in the AL Central of the season - a modest two games. There isn't much more breathing room between themselves and third place.
Joel Zumaya (right elbow surgery in July 2010) experienced pain in the elbow during his Feb. 27 spring debut, and he went on the 15-day disabled list March 30.
Jhonny Peralta got an RBI single in the third that drove in the first of three runs the Tigers got in the inning.
Porcello keeps learning on the job It may seem like Rick Porcello's been around the block a few times but he still is just 22 years old.
