Detroit Tigers

Scherzer, Tigers welcome talented Mariners

Published: April 23, 2012

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The Tigers welcome their second consecutive American League West opponent to Comerica Park on Tuesday, and Seattle's starting rotation has the goods to keep the Tigers on their toes. Go to Source


Smyly impresses before Tigers' tough loss

Published: April 23, 2012

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No, it wasn't fair — the go-ahead squeeze bunt, as replays showed. The run support the Tigers put up for Drew Smyly in his quest for his first Major League win probably wasn't fair, either. The second part, manager Jim Leyland suggested, had at least as much to do with Sunday's 3-2 loss to the [...]


Disputed squeeze bunt leads to Texas' win

Published: April 23, 2012

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By the time Comerica Park had emptied Sunday afternoon after the Rangers' 3-2 win, those who had seen replays were generally in agreement that the 11th-inning bunt attempt that plated the deciding run was actually foul. The Tigers, who were on the short end of the call, refused to call foul over the way the [...]


Leyland 'thrilled' about Humber's perfect game

Published: April 23, 2012

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Jim Leyland knows all too well the heartbreak of a pitcher being one out from history and having the moment taken away from him. That might be partly why the Tigers' skipper said Sunday he was "thrilled" and "glad" the umpire called strike three to give White Sox pitcher Philip Humber the 21st perfect game [...]


Valverde finds splitter, earns clutch save

Published: April 23, 2012

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Jose Valverde threw three split-finger pitches during his 30-pitch ninth inning Saturday night. They all went to the Rangers' Josh Hamilton, the last two drawing swings and misses to strand the potential tying run on second base. Go to Source


Erie manager Cron notches 1,000th win

Published: April 22, 2012

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Tigers send Smyly to secure draw with Rangers

Published: April 22, 2012

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Poise and confidence have been trademarks of Colby Lewis' resurgence, and on Sunday he'll be facing rookie Drew Smyly, who has used those qualities to fuel a meteoric rise to the Majors. Go to Source


Verlander watches Humber join perfecto club

Published: April 22, 2012

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Though famous for trying to get into the Perfect Game club on a video-game commercial, Justin Verlander gladly watched Chicago's Philip Humber get there. Go to Source


Long day for Tigers ends with victory

Published: April 22, 2012

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Paired with two-out RBIs from Delmon Young and Ramon Santiago, Justin Verlander's performance turned what began as a long day at Comerica Park into an easier evening and a day-night doubleheader split with a 3-2 victory. Go to Source


Eight-run first inning dooms Porcello, Tigers

Published: April 22, 2012

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The defending American League champions beat the Tigers, 10-4, tagging Porcello for nine runs — eight earned — on 10 hits before manager Jim Leyland pulled him with nobody out in the second inning. Go to Source


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