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Why the Detroit Tigers would be better off starting Doug Fister in Game 3 rather than Game 2 of the ALDS.
In the ALDS, a five-game series, it would make more sense, in my opinion, if Doug Fister - clearly the Tigers' No. 2 starter behind Justin Verlander - starts the third game rather than Game 2.
In a five-game series, the third game is arguably the most important. The three scenarios are elimination, clinching or taking control of the series. The stakes aren't nearly as high in Game 2.
That is especially true for the Tigers if they are hosting the first two games of the ALDS. That's because Max Scherzer, who is the mostly likely option to start either Game 2 or Game 3, has an ERA that is considerably better at Comerica Park than it is on the road.
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Why the Detroit Tigers would be better off starting Doug Fister in Game 3 rather than Game 2 of the ALDS.
In the ALDS, a five-game series, it would make more sense, in my opinion, if Doug Fister - clearly the Tigers' No. 2 starter behind Justin Verlander - starts the third game rather than Game 2.
In a five-game series, the third game is arguably the most important. The three scenarios are elimination, clinching or taking control of the series. The stakes aren't nearly as high in Game 2.
That is especially true for the Tigers if they are hosting the first two games of the ALDS. That's because Max Scherzer, who is the mostly likely option to start either Game 2 or Game 3, has an ERA that is considerably better at Comerica Park than it is on the road.
OaklandPress