Tigers vs. royals 9-24-16 Game 154

[kalinecountry]

TIGERS (career numbers vs. Ventura).
Ian Kinsler, 2B (9-for-29, double, 2 walks, 3 K?s)
Cameron Maybin, CF (3-for-6, double, K)
Miguel Cabrera, 1B (5-for-21, double, 2 walks, 7 K?s)
Victor Martinez, DH (7-for-26, 3 HR, 4 walks, 5 K?s)
J.D. Martinez, RF (8-for-17, 3 doubles, 7 walks, 3 K?s)
Justin Upton, LF (1-for-11, walk, 3 K?s)
James McCann, C (1-for-14, 3 K?s)
Andrew Romine, 3B (4-for-13, 2 walks, 4 K?s)
Jose Iglesias, SS (6-for-20, double, K)
P: Daniel Norris

ROYALS (numbers off Norris).
Paulo Orlando, CF (0-for-5, walk)
Cheslor Cuthbert, 3B (2-for-6, double)
Eric Hosmer, DH (1-for-7, double, walk, 3 K?s)
Kendrys Morales, 1B (2-for-10, walk)
Salvador Perez, C (0-for-5, K)
Alex Gordon, LF (2-for-2, double, walk)
Alcides Escobar, SS (3-for-7, triple, HR, walk, K)
Hunter Dozier, RF
Raul Mondesi, 2B (0-for-4, 2 K?s)
P: Yordano Ventura

Jose Iglesias is in the starting lineup after leaving last night?s game with a bruised right hand. James McCann gets behind the plate for Daniel Norris, while Andrew Romine gets the start at third.
McCann is just 1-for-14 against Royals starter Yordano Ventura, but has caught Daniel Norris for his last three starts, and nine of his 12 starts this season.
On the Royals? side, Salvador Perez returns to the lineup after missing last night?s game with a sore knee. Youngsters Hunter Dozier and Raul Mondesi get starts against Norris.
JasonBeck'sTigersBlog

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2016/09/tigers_royals_saturday_1.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Tigers Gameday: On a roll and hosting the Royals.
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Lefty Daniel Norris has started twice against the Royals this season, posting a 3.18 ERA with an 0-1 record.
Yordano Ventura has pitched well against the Tigers this season. He's 3-0 with a 1.76 ERA in five starts.

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2016/9/...kansas-city-royals-game-preview-daniel-norris
Game 154 Preview: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers.
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http://m.mlb.com/gameday/royals-vs-...#game_tab=gameday,game=449177,game_state=live
Gameday.

 

[UMRules06]

Huge throwing error on that pickoff throw. Kinsler goes from first to third. Maybin scores him with a base hit up the middle through the pulled-in infield. 1-1

 

[UMRules06]

Tigers take the lead 2-1 on an RBI single from JD. Royals batting in the 4th.

 

[tigermud]

Overall nice approach from the offense making Ventura throw strikes. They didn't do that last time against him

 

[UMRules06]

Big inning possibly here for Detroit. A run in already, and runners on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Miggy batting

 

[UMRules06]

Bases loaded one out. VMart has looked shaky today. Lot of swing and misses. Just struck out again

 

[tigermud]

JD is just too aggressive at times, way too many chasers.

 

[UMRules06]

Dang JD strikes out. Perez had the ball bounce on him but he throws to first to complete the K

 

[nydo77]

Overall nice approach from the offense making Ventura throw strikes. They didn't do that last time against him

Not on that at bat by JD

 

[UMRules06]

Norris having to work hard to get through these batters. Already at 86 pitches in the 5th inning

 

[biggunsbob]

Yes !!!

 

[biggunsbob]

Damn it needed to sacrifice the guy thrid.. Need a two out knock now !!!!

 

[tigermud]

Feels like the lead should be bigger than 3-1 right now

 

[UMRules06]

Feels like the lead should be bigger than 3-1 right now

Yes it should be. Norris might have only one inning left in him. Will need the pen for about 3 innings today

 

[UMRules06]

Home run by Morales and it's now 3-2. Norris is done after 5.2 innings pitched. Alex Wilson now pitching

 

[UMRules06]

Fielder's choice to short ends the Royals half of the inning. Tigers about to bat in the 6th

 

[gotime909]

Crazy to think that Fulmer, Boyd and Norris are the biggest reason that we are still in the running this year. Dave hooked us up on his way out.

 

[tinselwolverine]

GameTracker showing Victor batting left handed against the left handed pitcher. Is that so and if so, why would that be?

 

[gotime909]

GameTracker showing Victor batting left handed against the left handed pitcher. Is that so and if so, why would that be?

He's hitting righty

 

[UMRules06]

Not true he's batting righty