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Justin Verlander’s Location Problem
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October 25, 2012
Headed into last night, the Tigers were the favorites to win the World Series in large part because they had Justin Verlander, and people tend to favor teams who have ace starters in the playoffs. Last night, however, Justin Verlander did not pitch like an ace, and the Tigers jumped on him for five runs in four innings of work – as many as he’d allowed in his previous seven...
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October 25, 2012
World Series Game 1 Preview: Tigers at Giants
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October 24, 2012
Game 1 of the World Series between the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants is upon us. In the ultimate contrast of styles, Justin Verlander will oppose Barry Zito.
I think Dan Plesac of MLB Network said it best when comparing the fastballs each pitcher possesses. He said Zito could hit you in the eye and not even cause a bruise, while JV can throw it through a brick wall. We’ll...
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October 24, 2012
Tigers pitcher Doug Fister gets hit in the head by line drive (Video)
Via Outside the Boxscore
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October 26, 2012
Despite going six strong innings for the Detroit Tigers, pitcher Doug Fister ended up taking the loss in game two of the 2012 World Series.
Early in the game, Doug was lucky to even finish the game after getting drilled in the head by a line drive from the bat of Giants hitter Gregar Blanco:
(Courtesy of Die Hard Sports)
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October 26, 2012
Prince Fielder was out at home; Dan Iassogna made the right call
Via Larry Brown Sports
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October 25, 2012
Umpire Dan Iassogna deserves credit for making the correct call on a difficult play to judge at home plate during Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder was trying to score from first on a double down the left field line by Delmon Young in the second inning. Left fielder Gregor Blanco threw in to home as Prince Fielder was rounding third...
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October 25, 2012
Prince Fielder and Eminem Couple Up in Detroit
Via Terez Owens
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October 25, 2012
Detroit repping T…
Rapper Eminem took some time to hang out with baseball Detroit Tigers Prince Fielder prior to game 1 of the World Series. Eminem also said ” Go Detroit Tigers!” Get back in the studio Eminem, we need more music. To see the Video and more pics continue reading.-TO
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October 25, 2012
Fister stays in game after line drive off his head
Detroit Tigers starter Doug Fister stayed in the game despite getting hit in the head by a hard line drive off the bat of San Francisco's Gregor Blanco.
Blanco's drive in the second inning of Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night hit Fister on the side of the head and ricocheted all the way into center field for a single. Manager Jim Leyland, pitching coach Jeff Jones...
Close play at home costs Tigers
Things were looking up for the Tigers in the second inning of Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night.
Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, he of the 11.25 ERA in previous 2012 postseason games, had just hit leadoff batter Prince Fielder.
Delmon Young then smoked a double down the line that bounced off a wall and jetted out in foul territory before left fielder Gregor Blanco...
Verlander off the mark in Game 1
Detroit ace Justin Verlander suffers rare misfire in game he was
supposed to win.
The Detroit Tigers record in game two of the Fall Classic
Via Detroit Sports 360
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October 25, 2012
After a stunning and somewhat shocking defeat to the San Francisco Giants, who pounded Tigers ace Justin Verlander for five runs on six hits in just four innings pitched last night. We turn our attention to Game two of the Fall Classic to be played tonight in California. It was game two in 2006 that SP Kenny Rogers led the Tigers to their only victory over the St. Louis Cardinals...
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October 25, 2012
2012 World Series: Did Detroit Tigers Blow Must Win Chance With Game 1 Loss to San Francisco Giants?
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October 25, 2012
The 2012 World Series is one game in, and it was not the start that the Detroit Tigers were expecting against the San Francisco Giants. Sending Justin Verlander to the mound is almost always a must win scenario for the Tigers, especially in a postseason series. Having him go up against Barry Zito seemed to make things even more attractive, as Zito hasn’t really been all that playoff...
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October 25, 2012
2012 World Series manager comparison: Leyland VS Bochy
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October 24, 2012
As the 2012 World Series kicks off tonight, if course there has been a lot of discussion about the two participants. Coming into this season, the Tigers would be considered the favorite. But, the Giants had more regular season wins (91-88) and they also have homefield advantage because of the National League’s victory in this year’s All Star Game. Of course, the NL got their...
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October 24, 2012
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