Tigers vs. Astros April 14, 2021 Game 12

[kalinecountry]

Confirmed Lineup:
LF R. Grossman S
3B J. Candelario S
C Wilson Ramos R
RF Nomar Mazara L
DH Renato Nunez R
1B J. Schoop R
CF Akil Baddoo L
SS Niko Goodrum S
2B H. Castro L
Michael Fulmer R

Expected Lineup:
2B Jose Altuve R
LF M. Brantley L
3B Alex Bregman R
RF Kyle Tucker L
SS C. Correa R
DH Y. Alvarez L
1B Yuli Gurriel R
CF Myles Straw R
C M. Maldonado R
Lance McCullers R

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2021/4...rs-houston-astros-game-preview-michael-fulmer
Detroit at Houston Preview: Welcome back to the rotation, Michael Fulmer.
The former Rookie of the Year?s bullpen stint was short-lived.
BYBTB

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-...4521#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=634521
Game Preview.

 

[kalinecountry]

Through his first 8 games, the Tigers Akil Baddoo has 4 homers, a double and a triple.
His 1.043 slugging percentage is the highest in AL history through 8 career games (min. 25 PA).

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-tigers/episode/staying-hot-83164799
Locked On Detroit Tigers Podcast: Staying Hot. 27 minutes.
Another awesome game last night as the Tigers popped the Astros for the second night in a row. Chris talks about Matt Boyd's great start and Detroit's suddenly red hot offense.
In segment three, he previews tonight's pitching matchup. Michael Fulmer makes his first start of the season.

 

[tomdalton22]

Altuve, Bregman, Alverez & Maldonado are all out for COVID protocols.

I wonder if it ends up getting canceled?


https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...ton-astros-players-il-health-safety-protocols

 

[turok]

With all of the switch hitters with some power whom the Tigers have on their team, maybe one or two might homer from both sides of the plate in a game this season.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ured-list-health-safety-protocols/7228332002/
Astros place 5 on injured list ahead of Tigers game for 'health and safety protocols'.
Detnews

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2021/0...-injured-list-just-before-game-vs-tigers.html
Astros put 5 players on injured list before game vs. Tigers.
Mlive

https://motorcitybengals.com/2021/04/14/detroit-tigers-vs-houston-astros-covid-19/
Detroit Tigers: Houston places five players on IL due to COVID-19.
MCBTB

 

[turok]

Surprised that the game is still on, but hey...this is Texass. They won't abide for no stinkin virus!!

 

[turok]

Grossman leadoff two-bagger to deep center.

 

[turok]

Stranded...TTBDNS

 

[turok]

Fulmer clean first inning. 1-2-3.

 

[turok]

Nunez plunked leading off the second.

Whoa...McCullers head hunting?

Schoop walks.

RISP for Baddoo.

RBI doubles to left...Tigers are on the board baby!!

Goodrum brushbacked.

Sac groundout to second...2-0 Tigers.

Grossman rbi singles Baddoo scores...3-0!

 

[Mitchrapp]

Long inning. Pitcher is slow as freak.

 

[turok]

Nice stab of a hot grounder by Harry...1-2-3 by Fulmer

 

[turok]

Ramos walks leading off the 3rd, McCullers PC rising quickly.

Mazara worls the count to 3-2...flys to center and Ramos caught btw 1st and 2nd...tagged out.

Nunez fouled out to right.

 

[turok]

1-2-3 again on 7 pitches by Fulmer.

 

[turok]

Schoop singles leading off the 4th.

To second on Baddoo groundout.

Goodrum walks.

Harry C Ks swinging.

Grossman HBP....sacks loaded!!

McCullers yanked for joe blow...err smith.

Candy rbi singles to right...5-0 Tigers!!

Ramos rbi singles to right..6-0!!

Mazara pullls an abdominal nuscle...JaCoby replaces him.

Walks...sacks loaded again.

smith yanked...bielak in relief.

Nunez grounds to short.

 

[biggunsbob]

Bang 2 run single !

 

[biggunsbob]

Here Is my thoughts with Castro who is struggling. With runners on 1st and 3rd and one out up 3-0 in the top of the fourth why not use the safety squeeze play. Castro needs something positive to happen. He is not seeing the ball. Try to pick up a rbi. He isn?t eve close on his swings.

 

[biggunsbob]

Ramos 0-2 bingo plates a run. That is why you waste a pitch lol.

 

[biggunsbob]

Mazara looked like he pulled something on that first swing. Taking him out of the game.,