Through the first three games of the postseason, the Tigers’ offense looked defeated against the AL West champion Oakland Athletics. But, for one game, it all seemed to change. Jhonny Peralta was the answer Tuesday night for Detroit. After singles by Prince Fielder and Victor Martinez to start the fifth inning, Peralta blasted a three-run […]
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Tigers Pregame: Detroit looks to avoid elimination in Game 4
Straily (10-8, 3.96) vs. Fister (14-9, 3.67) On the brink of elimination, the star-studded Detroit Tigers offense looks to produce for the first time all series in Game 4 at Comerica Park. The Tigers have averaged 1.8 runs per game over their past 10 games dating back to September 22nd. The Tigers’ lineup is identical […]
Tigers Pregame: Sanchez takes the mound for pivotal Game 3
Jarrod Parker (12-8, 3.97) vs. Anibal Sanchez (14-8, 2.57) After a dramatic split of two pitching duels in Oakland, the ALDS comes to Detroit on Monday, where the hometown Tigers turn to Anibal Sanchez for a pivotal Game 3. Sanchez’ regular season 2.57 ERA was tops in the American League. He’s a leading candidate for […]
Tigers complete historic comeback to down Chicago in extra innings, 7-6
Trailing 6-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, all hope looked lost for the home team Detroit Tigers on Saturday. But, as it turned out, the night was just getting started. In a comeback of historic proportions, the Tigers, led by a three-run home run by Andy Dirks, sparked a six-run rally in the […]