Tigers vs. indians Game 157

[kalinecountry]

TIGERS (numbers off Clevinger).
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Cameron Maybin, CF (0-for-1)
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Victor Martinez, DH (0-for-0, walk)
J.D. Martinez, RF
Justin Upton, LF (1-for-1)
Erick Aybar, 3B
James McCann, C
Jose Iglesias, SS (0-for-1)
P: Justin Verlander

INDIANS (career numbers vs. Verlander).
Tyler Naquin, CF (2-for-10, HR, 6 K?s)
Michael Martinez, 2B (2-for-5, walk, 2 K?s)
Abraham Almonte, RF (2-for-8, triple, walk, 2 K?s)
Carlos Santana, DH (13-for-63, 2 walks, 7 HR, 8 walks, 15 K?s)
Brandon Guyer, LF (0-for-2, K)
Jesus Aguilar, 1B
Chris Gimenez, 3B (0-for-2, K)
Adam Moore, C (0-for-3, K)
Erik Gonzalez, SS

The day after clinching can be an interesting game for teams. For some, it?s a hangover game and everybody drags. For teams still fighting for something more than a playoff spot, such as seeding, it can be business as usual. We?ll see which team comes out for the Indians. J.D. Martinez admitted last night he?s hoping for the hangover.
?What you hope for now is they?re happy,? Martinez said. ?You know they won and maybe they stay off the gas pedal a little bit and we can take over this series.?
Their lineup seems to reflect the celebration that went on after last night?s game. Backup catcher Chris Gimenez starts at third base. Michael Martinez starts at second.
JasonBeck'sTigersBlog

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2016/09/tigers_indians_tuesday.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Tigers Gameday: Turning to Justin Verlander in times of trouble.
Mlive

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2016/9/...eveland-indians-game-preview-justin-verlander
Game 157 Preview: Cleveland Indians at Detroit Tigers.
bybtb

http://www.espn.com/mlb/preview?gameId=360927106
Tigers turn to Verlander to counter Indians.
espn

http://www.baseball-reference.com/previews/2016/DET201609270.shtml
Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, at Comerica Park, September 27, 2016 Matchups, Tickets, Preview.
Baseball Reference

 

[SpartyNash]

The Indians hangover lineup is garbage, if the tigers lose tonight then they don't even belong in the playoffs

 

[tigermud]

Miggy needs 3 more rbi's for 100

 

[gotime909]

Miggy needs 3 more rbi's for 100

Well he's got 2 in scoring position in his first ab

 

[tigermud]

...99

 

[gotime909]

2 run double for Miggy in the first!!

 

[tigermud]

And career double #523 which now moves him into a tie with Willie Mays at 46th all time

 

[gotime909]

I'm sick of Miggy getting fucking thrown out!!

 

[kalinecountry]

In case anyone missed the news in the Team Notes or Mondays game thread,
http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/203685096/tigers-nick-castellanos-activated-from-dl/
In need of boost, Tigers activate Castellanos.
Tigers official site

 

[tigermud]

That probebly should have been a much bigger inning than two

 

[kalinecountry]

http://m.mlb.com/gameday/indians-vs...#game_tab=gameday,game=449216,game_state=live
Gameday.

 

[kalinecountry]

Verlander bounces a pickoff to Miggy and it's bounces up from the dirt and hits him in the shin/kneecap. SHIT.

 

[lonesometiger]

I'm sick of Miggy getting fucking thrown out!!

Well he never been a 5 tool player!

 

[gotime909]

Has Iglesias EVER successfully got a bunt down? FFS

 

[gotime909]

Miggy with a 3 run shot to dead center!

 

[tigermud]

..102!

 

[kalinecountry]

Miggy with a 3 run Bomb!!!!!

RBI's 100, 101, and 102,

Tigers lead 5 - 0,

Miggy with his 12th season of 100 plus RBI.

 

[tigermud]

I think the tigers have given this pitcher half his outs tonight. Lol

 

[SpartyNash]

Has Iglesias EVER successfully got a bunt down? FFS

Call me stupid but I just don't understand how a professional baseball player cannot lay down a bunt, it's basic fundamentals

 

[lonesometiger]

Beast # 35