Game 91 Tigers vs. rangers July 7, 2018

[kalinecountry]

Tigers lineup:
LF Mikie Mahtook (R)
RF N. Castellanos (R)
2B Niko Goodrum (S)
1B John Hicks (R)
DH Victor Martinez (S)
3B J. Candelario (S)
C James McCann (R)
SS Jose Iglesias (R)
CF JaCoby Jones (R)
Mike Fiers (R) (5-5, 3.79)

rangers lineup:
DH Shin-Soo Choo (L)
SS Elvis Andrus (R)
RF Nomar Mazara (L)
3B Adrian Beltre (R)
2B Rougned Odor (L)
1B J. Profar (S)
LF Joey Gallo (L)
C R. Chirinos (R)
CF D. DeShields Jr. (R)
Cole Hamels (L) (4-7, 4.05)

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2018/7...ream-tv-schedule-odds-picks-matchups-and-more
Tigers vs. Rangers Preview: Is Mike Fiers a trade chip now?
Fiers has been one of the most pleasant surprises of the year on this Tigers team.
BYBTB

https://www.baseball-reference.com/previews/2018/DET201807070.shtml
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers, at Comerica Park, July 7, 2018 Matchups, Preview.
All-time DETROIT leads 361-319.

 

[Rebbiv]

Nick kills lefties!

 

[tigermud]

Tigers bat around in the first send 11 men to the plate score 7, helped by an error from the CF one of those hit right at ya knuckler that turned him around couldn't quite adjust quick enough and couldn't hang in to it.

Hamels doesn't survive the first
7 should be enough for fiers I think
Heading out won't catch the rest of this one

 

[kalinecountry]

Blastellanos and the Tigers score 7 in the first,

they knock hamels out in the process,

 

[kalinecountry]

Today marked the first time the Tigers chased a starting pitcher in the first inning since Twins right-hander Jose Berrios on May 16, 2016.

The Tigers, are 39-51 and 12 games behind the Cleveland Indians in the American League Central Division, entered Saturday ranked 23rd in runs scored this season and have scored seven or more runs in a game 12 times.

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/07/07/detroit-tigers-rangers/765734002/

 

[kalinecountry]

Injury updates:
? Center fielder Leonys Martin will not return before the All-Star break, according to Martin and Gardenhire. The Tigers will take their time rehabbing Martin from a left hamstring injury that goes back before he joined the Tigers last offseason, with a goal of sending him on a rehab assignment during the break.
"He definitely has some deficiencies in his hamstring," Gardenhire said. "He's gotta get stronger or he's going to continue to have this process."

? Left-hander Daniel Norris suffered a minor setback while rehabbing in Class A Advanced Lakeland, but has resumed long tossing, according to Gardenhire.
Asked if he's expected to rejoin the team this season, Gardenhire said, "I would say no, but that doesn't mean it can't happen. He's got plenty of time, and if he gets healthy and gets back on the mound and does some rehab stuff and all those things, maybe you could see him in September."

? Miguel Cabrera has been working out in Detroit as well as closer to his home in South Florida as he rehabs from season-ending surgery to repair his torn biceps tendon.

 

[kalinecountry]

Fiers 6 innings, 1 run allowed top of the 6th, 5 hits, 6 K's 98 pitches,

3 times through the lineup already, does he start the 7th? nah.

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers win 8 - 2,

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/video/jones-fantastic-hr-robbing-grab/c-2244263083
Webvideo Highlights of the Tigers win over the rangers.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rangers...745#game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=530745
Boxscore.

The Tigers are now 6-2 in Fiers’ last eight starts. He allowed five hits over the six innings, and Odor had two of them.

In his last three starts, Fiers has allowed three runs 21 innings, with 16 strikeouts and three walks.

The Tigers had 13 more base runners after the first inning, but not a one of them crossed home plate.

Relievers Blaine Hardy (two scoreless innings) and Alex Wilson (one inning, one run) finished what Fiers started.

Tigers record is 40 and 51, 23 wins needed in next 71 games to keep from a 100 loss season.

 

[kalinecountry]

Niko Goodrum has 28 XBH this season. That?s the 5th most by a Tigers rookie prior to the All-Star break in TEAM HISTORY.

1. Boesch/Kemp 34
3. McCosky/Nokes 30
5. Goodrum 28

 

[tomdalton22]

Niko Goodrum has 28 XBH this season. That?s the 5th most by a Tigers rookie prior to the All-Star break in TEAM HISTORY.

1. Boesch/Kemp 34
3. McCosky/Nokes 30
5. Goodrum 28

I didn't realize he was a rookie. I thought he was a cast off from another team.

 

[kalinecountry]

I didn't realize he was a rookie. I thought he was a cast off from another team.

I think they are saying players 1st year as a Tiger,

 

[tomdalton22]

I think they are saying players 1st year as a Tiger,

I don't think so...I looked him up and I think he qualifies as a rookie. He only had a few games with his last team (I think MN)

 

[Mitchrapp]

Niko Goodrum has 28 XBH this season. That?s the 5th most by a Tigers rookie prior to the All-Star break in TEAM HISTORY.

1. Boesch/Kemp 34
3. McCosky/Nokes 30
5. Goodrum 28

That is an interesting list.. I would have expected more big names.