Tigers @ Mariners, Game 90, July 14 2023

[biggunsbob]

Lange gives up a

1-2 pitch homer.

He just isn?t a smart pitcher. That pitch caught so much of the plate it isn?t funny
On that count.

 

[biggunsbob]

I thought he as safe on the replay.

I was trying to get the dog out to go potty before the thunder got bad.
She did but o only saw one replay. It was close. Maybe

 

[biggunsbob]

Lange is like Todd Jones or some other closer we have had.

sigh it?s time to try Foley closing.

Lange just isn?t good enough.

Ridiculous. Maybe Shreve should have pitched to the lefty.
Not excited about that . Better then this matchup I think.

Froze him on that pitch. Looking for curve I guess.

Tigers escape the ghost of closers Past Win 5-4 !

 

[lonesometiger]

roller coaster

 

[Mitchrapp]

He got fooled. That was right in the gut.

 

[lonesometiger]

weee doggies that was exciting wasn't it! Yep its a win.

 

[biggunsbob]

Needed the win. Twins scored 2 in the ninth and probably will win in Oakland.

 

[lonesometiger]

DATE OPPONENT RESULT W-L WIN LOSS SAVE
Fri, Jul Seattle W5-4 40-50 Rodriguez 5-5 Castillo 6-7 Lange 14
All Star Lorenzen gets the start tomorrow night like to start a string here of wins here.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/14/saturday-survey-86/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

As the second half of the baseball season starts, let?s take a fresh look at the Tigers.

They spent most of the first half with significant players on the IL. So much so that multiple bullpen days had to be scheduled.

Recently, many of these injured players have been returning to the team. Several starting pitchers and of course, Riley Greene. The team is slowly returning to its original roster.

And in August and/or September, some top prospects will be called up.

However, it is expected that the Tigers will lose at least 1 starting pitcher to the August 1st trade deadline. Probably two. Will they have replacements if that happens?

Given all of this, how are you feeling about the last half of the season?

Are you looking forward to seeing what it brings, curious about what may play out or feeling pessimistic?

What are your feelings about the last half of the Tigers' season?

1. Looking forward to seeing what may happen.

2. Somewhat curious.

3. Feeling pessimistic.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/eduardo-rodriguez-earns-win-in-opener-vs-mariners
E-Rod, Tigers enter complex stretch with a win.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-mariners/2023/07/14/717406/final/box
Boxscore and Highlights.

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2023/7/15/23795759/tigers-mariners-the-boys-are-back-recap-july-14
Tigers 5, Mariners 4: The boys are back.
BYBTB

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-for-5-4-win-to-open-second-half/70413566007/
Home runs, ejections, dramatic finish, Tigers open second half with rousing win in Seattle.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ecap-seattle-mariners-nick-maton/70416466007/
Detroit Tigers homer 3 times in 5-4 victory over Seattle Mariners.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/07/tigers-homer-3-times-hold-on-to-beat-mariners.html
Tigers homer 3 times, hold on to beat the Mariners.
Mlive

 

[coulomb]

Tigers are undefeated! in half #2

 

[tomdalton22]

Tigers are undefeated! in half #2

They are 1-0 post all star break.

Since the season is 162 games, the first 1/2 of the season ended after 81 games, which was on 6/30/2023. They were 35-46 after 81 games.

Since the first 1/2 of the games ended, they are 5-4

They do have a winning record during the second 1/2 of the season.

:cheers:

 

[kalinecountry]

Alex Lange last 15 games
14.1 IP
16 R
15 ER
14 H
54.3 LOB%
14 BB
16 SO
3 HR
27.3 HR/FB%
42.9% hard hit
55% strikes 129B/161S
32.8% FB
50% 1st strike
13.4% swstr

4 meltdowns
scored upon in 8 outings
4 clean outings

zero FB command..Hinch may need to close with Foley.

TIGERS WIN!
Maton looked great. At the plate and at second.
Baddoo(HR/BB) outstanding.
Kerry(2R HR) in the first. Beautiful AB and a hot start.
E-Rod looked decent. Holton Excellent.
Lange is not our closer. No Mas Por Favor.
POTG: Maton

I see endless pleading for Kerry Carpenter to face lefties on a more consistent basis..I'm all for it..I would expect the outcome to be ugly..watch Riley face lefties..but if he hit some HR yet had a sub .200 BAA with very few walks will you be OK with that.

I seriously get annoyed with GM?s sometimes.
Trade certain guys when they?re hot.
Schoop should have been dealt in summer 2021 and E-Rod should have been dealt before he had a chance to ruin his numbers.

Cabrera should have been dealt in 2014..JDM should have been dealt in 2016
Seriously..WTF people..I can't explain to you how stupid some of these ideas are..nonwithstanding who was doing the trading.

for all those great Vierling numbers he's hitting
.204 RISP
24 RBI 246 PA

I've never seen anyone hitting 230 with a 713 OPS get a bigger tongue bath than Spencer Torkelson.

MGorosh

 

[kalinecountry]

https://motorcitybengals.com/posts/...to-be-removed-from-closer-s-role-01h5d6mx8gng
Detroit Tigers: Alex Lange may need to be removed from closer's role.
Alex Lange continues to struggle for the Detroit Tigers.
MCBTB