Game 40 Houston Astros @ Detroit Tigers May 12, 2024 1:40 p.m.

[jas5lf]

We didn't get against the lowly Astros. I have my reservations.

Lol! This is me trying to be optimistic but the Astros are a much better team than Fla despite their record so far.

 

[lonesometiger]

kittens pitching today, a complete fail/fall down. First time I remember seeing all pitchers giving up RUNS!

 

[biggunsbob]

I knew when Gator from 97.1 fm Detroit said it was time to make hay against under .500 clubs the next 15 games it would start to with losing 2 of 3 against shitty Houston.

 

[biggunsbob]

We really need a darn sweep. Or maybe a 10 game winning streak like the twins !

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/spencer-torkelson-hits-first-home-run-of-season-in-tigers-loss

Tigers hope Torkelson's first HR brings power surge.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/astros-vs-tigers/2024/05/12/746476/final/box

Boxscore.

Astros 9, Tigers 3: Must-See JV in the house

It was close for a while, but the Tigers’ bullpen made this one a laugher.

www.blessyouboys.com

Astros 9 - Tigers 3: Must-See Justin Verlander in the house.
It was close for a while, but the Tigers’ bullpen made this one a laugher.
BYBTB

'He's still got it': Justin Verlander stymies Tigers in Astros' 9-3 victory

Verlander held his former team to two hits and two walks in seven innings, striking out eight.

www.detroitnews.com

Justin Verlander stymies Tigers in Astros' 9-3 victory.
Detnews

Justin Verlander wraps up Detroit Tigers' bats in Houston Astros' 9-3 victory

The Detroit Tigers were no-hit for 4 2/3 innings by former Tiger Justin Verlander in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Houston Astros.

www.freep.com

Justin Verlander wraps up Detroit Tigers' bats in Houston Astros' 9-3 victory.
Freep

Justin Verlander deals 7 shutout innings as Astros rout Tigers

The Tigers (20-20) have lost seven of their last nine.

www.mlive.com

Justin Verlander deals 7 shutout innings as Astros rout Tigers.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

MONDAY MUSINGS

by Holly Horning Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky. So let’s get to it! …

totallytigers.wordpress.com

MONDAY MUSINGS.
Totally Tigers

 

[kalinecountry]

BYB Roundtable: Staff takes at 40-game mark of Detroit Tigers 2024 season

With 40 games now officially in the books it is time to look at where the team stands according to Bless You Boys.

www.blessyouboys.com

BYB Roundtable: Staff takes at 40-game mark of Detroit Tigers 2024 season.
With 40 games now officially in the books it is time to look at where the team stands according to Bless You Boys.
BYBTB

Tigers RISP 2024
Urshela .313
Baez .308
Ibanez .300
Canha .276
Perez .250
Torkelson .250
Carpenter .243
Greene .240
Rogers .214
Keith .214
Kelly .200
McKinstry .200
Vierling .161
Meadows .000
League average .255

RBI RISP
Canha 14
Tork 11
Baez 11
Carp 11
Vierling 10

PA
Torkelson 54
Carpenter 41
Canha 38
Keith 33
Vierling 33
Baez 30
Greene 29

I’ve never seen this happen before.....


Detroit bullpen in May
4.50 ERA
1 SV

Jack Flaherty now has 63 strikeouts and 6 walks through 48 2/3 innings in 2024. And he will remain winless in eight starts since joining the Tigers.

ERA-wise, Flaherty is having his best year since 2021. WHIP is 1.048, also his best since 2021. He's officially 0-2. But if the Tigers can't score for their pitchers, it doesn't matter how good Fetter et al are if the pitchers can't get rewarded with a "W" for their work.

Tigers' Spencer Torkelson finally hits first 2024 HR and data suggests more to follow

Despite the Houston Astros' position in the standings, their matchup this weekend comes at a challenging time for the Detroit Tigers, who have struggled offensi

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers' Spencer Torkelson finally hits first 2024 HR and data suggests more to follow.
MCBTB

Did Tigers mislead fans about Justyn-Henry Malloy's injury situation?

Justyn-Henry Malloy was missing from the Tigers Triple-A lineup until May 12 with an "undisclosed injury" after his last appearance on May 3.

motorcitybengals.com

Did Tigers mislead fans about Justyn-Henry Malloy's injury situation?
MCBTB

https://www.mlb.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-statcast-bat-tracking

Everything to know about Statcast's new bat-tracking data.
New leaderboards available at Baseball Savant.
MLB.com