Twins' losing streak now a thing of the past
Finally, the Minnesota Twins' never-ending losing streak came to a close.
One night after nearly getting no-hit by Anibal Sanchez, the Twins snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 win Saturday over Doug Fister and the Detroit Tigers. Minnesota's recent losing streak matched the fourth-longest losing streak in team history.
Before the losing streak began on May 14, Minnesota...
Twins' losing streak now a thing of the past
Finally, the Minnesota Twins' never-ending losing streak came to a close.
One night after nearly getting no-hit by Anibal Sanchez, the Twins snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 win Saturday over Doug Fister and the Detroit Tigers. Minnesota's recent losing streak matched the fourth-longest losing streak in team history.
Before the losing streak began on May 14, Minnesota...
Twins 3, Tigers 2
Joe Mauer homered and had three hits, helping the Minnesota Twins snap a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Mauer had already earned the ire of Detroit fans when he broke up Anibal Sanchez's no-hit bid in the ninth inning Friday night. He was booed when came to bat in the first inning Saturday - then booed some more after his solo homer...
Tigers fall to Twins 3-2
DETROIT (AP) -- Joe Mauer homered and had three hits, helping the Minnesota Twins snap a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Mauer had already earned the ire of Detroit fans when he broke up Anibal Sanchez's no-hit bid in the ninth inning Friday night. He was booed when came to bat in the first inning Saturday -- then booed some more...
McLain, other '68 stars talk current Tigers
DETROIT -- Denny McLain spoke about the hatchet that may or may not have been buried between him and Mickey Lolich.
The problems between the pitching stars of the 1968 Detroit Tigers have been well documented. And they were once again a topic for conversation during Saturdays media gathering prior to the honoring of their World Series championship team.
But before dealing with...
Game 2013.47: Twins at Tigers
Detroit Tigers: 27-19, 2nd Place (.5 ahead of Cleveland). Win streak: 4
“When you pitch a one hitter and the one hit you give up is to a guy with three batting titles, that’s one hell of a performance.” -Jim Leyland
The Tigers re-took first place in style last night. Just 4 weeks after he set a Tiger record with 17 strikeouts against Atlanta, Anibal Sanchez flirted with his...
Daily FanDuel Picks: May 25, 2013
Happy Memorial Day weekend! Yesterday snapped my two-game winning streak as I opted for the wrong high-priced starting pitcher — Anibal Sanchez‘s 25 points crushed Jordan Zimmermann‘s 10 despite Zimmermann picking up his eighth win of the year. Today will be a semi-condensed version of my daily picks due to some time constraints, but I did want to get them out regardless.Instead...
Dugout Digest - Aniballin
First off, I'd like to apologize for that terrible pun. Tigers starter Anibal Sanchez remains the best free agent signing of the winter. He threw 8 1/3 no-hit innings on Friday night against the Twins, and struck out 12 during the game. For the season, Sanchez has a 2.38 ERA in 64 1/3 innings with 80 strikeouts and 17 walks. His 2.8 fWAR is tops among all pitchers in baseball...
Meet Joe Mauer...Professional Buzzkill
Thanks to a record-tying seven no-hitters during the 2012 season, Major League Baseball fans are crazy about the pitching achievement.
So much so, Domino's pizza and MLB.TV teamed up for their "DomiNoNo" promotion.
"The no-hitter is one of sports' greatest achievements," said Domino's spokesperson Chris Brandon. "Domino's is thrilled...
Anibal Sanchez loses no-hitter with 2 outs to go
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Twins hope fresh starter will end freefall
After Joe Mauer's single saved them from being no-hit, the Minnesota Twins aren't likely to have it much easier against Doug Fister at Comerica Park.
The free-falling Twins will try to avoid their 11th straight defeat Saturday when Fister looks to continue his outstanding pitching at home for the Detroit Tigers.
Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Friday...
Burning questions after Sanchez's gem
DETROIT There were two questions that had to be asked Friday night after Detroit Tigers starter Anibal Sanchez lost his no-hitter with one out in the ninth inning.
The first question was for Sanchez, who struck out a club-record 17 earlier this season.
What meant more to him: the strikeout total nobody else in the franchises 113-year history has reached or this one-hit, 6-0 win...
Burning questions after Sanchez's gem
DETROIT There were two questions that had to be asked Friday night after Detroit Tigers starter Anibal Sanchez lost his no-hitter with one out in the ninth inning.
The first question was for Sanchez, who struck out a club-record 17 earlier this season.
What meant more to him: the strikeout total nobody else in the franchises 113-year history has reached or this one-hit, 6-0 win...
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Anibal Sanchez just misses no-hitter
Anibal Sanchez got close to throwing the second no-hitter of his career. See what broke it up and how the game finished.
Mauer spoils Sanchez's no-hitter in 9th inning
If you had to take one guess as to which Twins player broke up Anibal Sanchez's no-hitter in the ninth inning Friday, chances are you'd pick the team's only three-time batting champion.
Indeed, Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer recorded the Twins' first and only hit of the game with one out in the top of the ninth inning Friday at Comerica Park. Mauer entered the game...
Mauer spoils Sanchez's no-hitter in 9th inning
If you had to take one guess as to which Twins player broke up Anibal Sanchez's no-hitter in the ninth inning Friday, chances are you'd pick the team's only three-time batting champion.
Indeed, Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer recorded the Twins' first and only hit of the game with one out in the top of the ninth inning Friday at Comerica Park. Mauer entered the game...
Joe Mauer breaks up no-hitter in 9th for third time in his career
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Joe Mauer broke up Anibal Sanchez’s no-hit bid in the ninth inning on Friday night, marking the third time in his career that he has spoiled a no-hitter in the ninth.
Mauer singled on a 1-1 pitch with one out in the ninth inning of a 6-0 game. It was a clean line drive up the middle, so it was nothing anyone could complain about. Sanchez still...
Anibal Sanchez Loses No-Hitter Settles For One-Hit Shutout
Anibal Sanchez lost a no-hitter with one out in the ninth inning when Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer lined a single up the middle.It would have been the second no-hitter in Sanchez’s career. His first no-hitter as a rookie came Sept. 6, 2006As the video shows it was a clean hit and Sanchez instinctively reached for the ball, but had no shot.Sanchez settled for a one-hit...
TDSS Tigers Recap, Game 46: Anibal Sanchez Comes Within 2 Outs of No-Hitter
Anibal Sanchez kept the Minnesota Twins hitless through 8.1 innings on Friday night. And then Joe Mauer dumped a little bit of rain on the party.
Mauer broke up Sanchez’s no-hit bid with one down in the ninth, ripping a line shot directly over Sanchez’s head and into center field. Sanchez finished off his brilliant night by striking out Josh Willingham and Justin Morneau to complete...
Anibal Sanchez loses no-hitter with 2 outs to go
DETROIT -- Friday night is turning into Anibal Night at Comerica Park.
Exactly four weeks after striking out a franchise-record 17 Atlanta Braves, Anibal Sanchez was at it again Friday night. This time, while he fell two outs short of his second career no-hitter, he still struck out 12 Minnesota Twins in a one-hit complete game.
"He's a really good pitcher, and he was...
Anibal Sanchez flirts with no-hitter
DETROIT -- Anibal Sanchez just missed another shot at the history books.
Four weeks after setting a Tigers record with 17 strikeouts, Sanchez came within two batters of his second career no-hitter Friday night. He walked two and struck out 12 while beating the Minnesota Twins 6-0.
Sanchez struck out Jamey Carroll to start the ninth, but Joe Mauer lined a clean single to center...
Anibal Sanchez nearly records second career no-hitter
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On Friday night Anibal Sanchez almost tossed his second career no-hitter. Sanchez, who also recorded a no-no in 2006 with the Marlins, got 25 outs before allowing a single to Joe Mauer.
After the eighth inning Sanchez had thrown 113 pitches. High pitch totals are not unheard of for Sanchez entering Friday nights game. He threw 121 pitches in a complete game against...
Start/Sit: Friday’s (5/24) Probable Starters
Yesterday was not a good day for pitchers, but today we add 10 more games to the schedule so the odds are in our favor! Remember, these recommendations are for 10-12 team mixed leagues and bold=start.Friday’s Probable StartersChris Tillman, BAL @ Sean Nolin, TOR — It’s a bit risky, but if you’re in need of some strikeouts then Tillman could be a good option.Samuel Deduno...
Game 2013.45: Twins at Tigers
Detroit Tigers: 25-19, 2nd Place (.5 behind Cleveland)
After a brief, but lengthy (the two games took 8 hours and saw almost 800 pitches) two-game sweep of the Central-leading Indians, the Tigers return to Detroit for four with the Twins, followed by a 2-and-2 series with the surprising (and Penguins-Jersey-Wearing) Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Twins have been struggling, to put it mildly...
Miami Marlins Prospect Jacob Turner Continues to Sit and Wait
Jacob Turner sits and waits. The former 1st round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers (9th overall), Turner was the main prize in a trade with the Miami Marlins that brought the Tigers back shortstop, Omar Infante, and starting pitcher, Anibal Sanchez; two keys players who played pivotal roles for the Tigers during their postseason run last year. Infante and Sanchez are continuing...
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