Tigers @ Nationals Game #43; May 20th

[biggunsbob]

Had a 2-0 lead after one inning on a Spencer two run Jack and then went into hibernation mode.

Lost 5-2 .

Team just can?t seem to get over the .500 hump.

 

[biggunsbob]

Team falls to 20-23 overall.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Had a 2-0 lead after one inning on a Spencer two run Jack and then went into hibernation mode.

Lost 5-2 .

Team just can?t seem to get over the .500 hump.

They won 66 games last year they've been more surprising than disappointing. You should be happy. Still 27th in BA and 30th in runs. Record not too shabby with those stats.

 

[biggunsbob]

They won 66 games last year they've been more surprising than disappointing. You should be happy. Still 27th in BA and 30th in runs. Record not too shabby with those stats.

Im aware but the Nationals are crap (19-27). I was hoping to take the first two and have a shot for a sweep. Now we need to win tomorrow to take the series. Plus losing is never good. Team needs to learn how to win.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Im aware but the Nationals are crap (19-27). I was hoping to take the first two and have a shot for a sweep. Now we need to win tomorrow to take the series. Plus losing is never good. Team needs to learn how to win.

They have been learning they're 20-23. Big improvement especially since I suspect all of us thought this was a garbage team.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-nationals/2023/05/20/718108/final/box
Boxscore and videos.

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2023/5...r-torkelson-alex-faedo-tyler-holton-will-vest
Nationals 5 - Tigers 2: Torkelson?s home run can?t hold up as Tigers offense dries up.
The Tigers got to Corbin early but couldn?t sustain the pressure as Faedo and the bullpen let the Nationals pull away late.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...shut-down-tigers-for-5-2-victory/70240012007/
Nationals pitchers shut down Tigers for 5-2 victory.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...gton-nationals-jeimer-candelario/70239250007/
Detroit Tigers' Alex Faedo runs out of gas in 5-2 loss to Washington Nationals.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/0...nst-old-team-as-tigers-fall-to-nationals.html
Tigers fall to Nationals.
Mlive

 

[tomdalton22]

They have been learning they're 20-23. Big improvement especially since I suspect all of us thought this was a garbage team.

It is a garbage team.

 

[Mitchrapp]

It is a garbage team.

But slightly more garbage to slightly less garbage. Think Jake Rogers but opposite.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/05/20/deeper-discussions-72/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

Since he was benched in mid-April, Javier Baez has been playing much better. From that date and running through Wednesday?s games, he?s hitting .305 with a .357 OPB.

Meanwhile, the Tigers have gone 17-13 during that same time period.

Javy has lowered his strikeout rate to 17.6% (a career low) but his chase rate still remains high despite lowering it as well. His strikeout rate is 28.8% which is his lowest in 8 years. There are 15 SSs who strike out more than Javy, including Carlos Correa.

On the downside of his improved hitting, his HR numbers are down.

Defensively, Baez has also improved. He has 4 DRS which ranks 4th for SSs in all of MLB.

Javy has a history of being notoriously streaky but A. J. Hinch points to many changes he?s made to his game including being less ?selfish? and more disciplined.

How do you think the rest of his year will play out? Will we continue to see improvements, will he continue to play better or will he revert to his old ways?

Today?s blog addresses this dilemma and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!

For this one blog only, you?ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts.
Of course, you can respond to as many other readers as you want.

TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.

Ready?

How do you believe the rest of Javier Baez's year will go?

1. He will maintain his new habits.

2. He will continue to improve upon his current stats.

3. He will revert to his old ways.

VOTE

 

[tomdalton22]

But slightly more garbage to slightly less garbage. Think Jake Rogers but opposite.

I really don't understand this post

 

[tomdalton22]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/05/20/deeper-discussions-72/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

Since he was benched in mid-April, Javier Baez has been playing much better. From that date and running through Wednesday?s games, he?s hitting .305 with a .357 OPB.

Meanwhile, the Tigers have gone 17-13 during that same time period.

Javy has lowered his strikeout rate to 17.6% (a career low) but his chase rate still remains high despite lowering it as well. His strikeout rate is 28.8% which is his lowest in 8 years. There are 15 SSs who strike out more than Javy, including Carlos Correa.

On the downside of his improved hitting, his HR numbers are down.

Defensively, Baez has also improved. He has 4 DRS which ranks 4th for SSs in all of MLB.

Javy has a history of being notoriously streaky but A. J. Hinch points to many changes he?s made to his game including being less ?selfish? and more disciplined.

How do you think the rest of his year will play out? Will we continue to see improvements, will he continue to play better or will he revert to his old ways?

Today?s blog addresses this dilemma and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!

For this one blog only, you?ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts.
Of course, you can respond to as many other readers as you want.

TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.

Ready?

How do you believe the rest of Javier Baez's year will go?

1. He will maintain his new habits.

2. He will continue to improve upon his current stats.

3. He will revert to his old ways.

VOTE

He is a streaky player. He is on a hot streak. He will most likely regress back to his norm.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/riley-greene-facing-patrick-corbin-a-learning-experience
'A work in progress': Greene navigating ups, downs at highest level.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

https://motorcitybengals.com/posts/detroit-tigers-tarik-skubal-continues-progressing-return
Detroit Tigers: Tarik Skubal continues progressing toward a return.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

https://motorcitybengals.com/posts/...o-early-offseason-needs-for-2024-01h0tsnc9mje
Detroit Tigers: 4 way too early offseason needs for 2024.
MCBTB

 

[Mitchrapp]

I really don't understand this post

It was a joke. Bad one I guess.