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7/12/09 -- Cleveland Indians (Ohka) vs. Detroit Tigers (Verlander) -- 1:05 PM
Coming to you LIVE from Comerica Park in Beautiful Downtown Detroit, Michigan...
It’s Your
DETROIT TIGERS
versus the
Cleveland Indians 
PITCHING MATCHUP:
Cleveland – RHP Tomo Ohka (0-2, 5.65 ERA)
Left-hander Jeremy Sowers had been scheduled to start the series finale, but the left-hander was sent down to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, largely because he was allowing opponents to bat over .560 against him the third time through the batting lineup. So the veteran Ohka will get the start in his place. The 33-year-old has 50 career major league victories spanning 10 seasons. He didn't pitch in the Majors in 2008, and has pitched in six games (three starts) with Cleveland this year. Opponents are batting .287 this season against Ohka. He hasn't started since June 27, when he gave up six runs in four innings against Cincinnati.
Detroit – RHP Justin Verlander (9-4, 3.59)
Verlander will start Sunday because of Leyland's decision to give rookie Rick Porcello some extra rest before the All-Star break. Verlander beat Cliff Lee twice in 3-1 and 1-0 games in early May, the latter of which included a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts at Jacobs Field. Verlander also fanned 11 Tuesday in an 8-5 win over Kansas City, and has recorded double-digit strikeouts four times this year. Following Sunday's game, Verlander will fly to St. Louis for his second All-Star appearance. However the righty doesn't expect to get into the game, and if he does, that appearance would be limited because of his start Sunday.
NOTES:
Josh Anderson hit off a tee Saturday afternoon and felt better after being hit on the tricep by a Lee pitch on Friday night. He anticipated being available as at least a pinch-runner the rest of the weekend but wasn't sure about his ability to swing or throw in a game. "The All-Star break is coming at a perfect time for me," Anderson said with a laugh. ... Fernando Rodney converted his 19th save in as many chances Wednesday in a win against Kansas City. Like all closers, Rodney has had his moments this year when he has allowed runners to reach base, threatening to come back on right-hander in the ninth. But despite that, Rodney's teammates have his back. "I don't worry about him because he's a professional and he gets the job done," said Edwin Jackson on Friday night after Rodney closed out a 5-1 win that gave Jackson his seventh victory of the season. "He makes the big pitches when he has to." Rodney's streak marks the longest during a single season by a Tigers pitcher since Todd Jones converted 19 in a row from June 10-Aug. 30, 2006. Matt Anderson was the last Tigers closer with a longer streak during a single season when he converted 22 consecutive saves in 2001.
Current MLB Records and Standings
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GO TIGERS!
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2009 Season (AA-AAA): 4-2, 4 Sv, 2.73 ERA, 42 G, 69.1 IP, 21 ER, 4 HR, 63/25 K/BB, .214 BAA
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07-12-2009, 10:57 AM
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Another pitcher with an era near 6. Tigers 2, Indians 1.
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07-12-2009, 11:04 AM
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1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
4. Marcus Thames, DH
5. Clete Thomas, RF
6. Brandon Inge, 3B
7. Josh Anderson, LF
8. Gerald Laird, C
9. Ramon Santiago, SS
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07-12-2009, 11:05 AM
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Unlike Pavano, Okha is actually a horrible pitcher. Detroit better score some runs today
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07-12-2009, 11:07 AM
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Verlander versus Ohka. Only this offense could screw a game like this one up.
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07-12-2009, 11:13 AM
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I hope Verlander puts his cletes on the necks of the Cleveland hitters like he did twice earlier this season. I'd love to see his second shutout.
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07-12-2009, 11:15 AM
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Surprised Josh is gonna start this game.
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07-12-2009, 11:21 AM
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Did Lard start all 6 games this week? That's strange and you'd think Dusty would play today.
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07-12-2009, 11:33 AM
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Quote:
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Did Lard start all 6 games this week? That's strange and you'd think Dusty would play today.
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Maybe because of the All-Star break?
Doesn't say much for Jim's confidence in Ryan.
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07-12-2009, 11:40 AM
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Quote:
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Maybe because of the All-Star break?
Doesn't say much for Jim's confidence in Ryan.
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Well that's kind of dumb seeing as how he played the pineapple a lot in these situations. Hopefully Dusty gets more chances after the break. I love Gerald but we have to make sure he doesn't wear down.
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07-12-2009, 11:54 AM
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Quote:
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Maybe because of the All-Star break?
Doesn't say much for Jim's confidence in Ryan.
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Yeah I would say Laird started all 6 games this week because of the all star break.
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07-12-2009, 11:56 AM
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[JV] CGSO [/JV]
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07-12-2009, 11:57 AM
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Quote:
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Yeah I would say Laird started all 6 games this week because of the all star break.
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Please don't twist my words. I was referring to why he was starting today, instead of getting the day off.
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07-12-2009, 12:07 PM
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Travis Hafner's have a decent season. He's batting .288.
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07-12-2009, 12:08 PM
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Prediction: JV picks Grady off.
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07-12-2009, 12:08 PM
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Two hard hit balls through the first two hitters. Sizemore singles.
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07-12-2009, 12:11 PM
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DP!
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07-12-2009, 12:11 PM
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DP!!! Nice play by Beldar!!!!!
He makes everything look so easy.
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07-12-2009, 12:11 PM
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Polanco has made some really spiffy plays recently.
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07-12-2009, 12:13 PM
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Quote:
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Travis Hafner's have a decent season. He's batting .288.
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07-12-2009, 12:13 PM
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That last play was living proof of how good pitching and good defense go hand in hand. If Polly doesn't make that play, you've got runners at the corners with one out, and a likely high pitch-count inning for Justin, which could have a major effect on the rest of the game.
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07-12-2009, 12:14 PM
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Grandy walks.
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07-12-2009, 12:16 PM
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Is it just me or is Grandy drawing more walks this year?
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07-12-2009, 12:17 PM
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Polanco hits into a lot of DPs.
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07-12-2009, 12:17 PM
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I'm just absolutely baffled as to why Grandy doesn't steal more often. Polanco gives you a 50/50 chance of GIDP...
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07-12-2009, 12:21 PM
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07-12-2009, 12:21 PM
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Good pitch! I love watching Verlander pitch.
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07-12-2009, 12:23 PM
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Quote:
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I'm just absolutely baffled as to why Grandy doesn't steal more often. Polanco gives you a 50/50 chance of GIDP...
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Meh, it would equally as annoying if Curtis got caught stealing. I hate stealing bases that early in the game.
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07-12-2009, 12:23 PM
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You know you've got great stuff when you strike a guy out on 3 straight of your 3rd best pitch.
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07-12-2009, 12:24 PM
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Verlander pretty efficient so far. I like it.
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07-12-2009, 12:24 PM
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Quote:
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Is it just me or is Grandy drawing more walks this year?
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It is just me he is walking less (though only .3% less) and King more.
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07-12-2009, 12:26 PM
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Country strong.
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07-12-2009, 12:26 PM
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No DP's please.
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07-12-2009, 12:28 PM
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CLETUS TRIPLE!
1-0 Tigers!
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07-12-2009, 12:28 PM
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Clete is looking good in his return.
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07-12-2009, 12:28 PM
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Quote:
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No DP's please.
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Clete don't play that game. Only triples here.
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07-12-2009, 12:29 PM
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CLETUS!!!!
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07-12-2009, 12:29 PM
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Hail to the Clete!
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07-12-2009, 12:30 PM
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Fail by Brandon to score Clete. All we need is a flyball...
Oh, of course not. Its Josh Anderson, who promptly grounds out to 1st on the first pitch.
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07-12-2009, 12:30 PM
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Josh Anderson. Not good at baseball.
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