5-1 in Detroit, Michigan
Truly unbelievable, but Max Scherzer went 10-0 as the sun set on a beautiful Michigan summer day. 1909 marks the last time a Tiger starter went ten and o.
The first inning got it going with a Miguel Cabrera two-run bomb to centerfield. Chris Davis answered the next inning with his solo shot to the same spot. The lead, 2-1, would be enough for this pitching staff in Detroit.
Max Scherzer and Drew Smyly kicked some snarf tonight. Max went 6 innings and struck out 10, the solo shot his only run allowed. He also got out of a bases loaded jam with a K. Smyly relieved 00Scherzer with a 5-1 advantage for the Tigers. He tossed three perfect innings, striking out three more Orioles.
We respect this city of Baltimore, but their starting pitcher hasn’t had an easy career, what with a 7+ ERA and 5 more earned in less than five innings today.
Omar Infante went 4-4 with a steal. Austin Jackson looked strong again, going 3-4 with an RBI and two runs. “Triple Crown” was also 3-4 and Jhonny Peralta hit 2-4 with an RBI and a run.
Tigers catcher Alex Avila was placed on the disabled list along with starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez. Avila was drilled in his wrist yesterday and regular back-up Brayan Pena replaced him in today’s game.
After getting beaned on the left forearm Sunday, Avila was not in the Tigers’ lineup Monday, as the injury was severe enough to require a DL stint. X-rays were scheduled for Monday, but the results have not yet emerged. In his stead, Brayan Pena will start at catcher, with a imminent call-up likely to provide depth.
Mon, Jun 17
An MRI performed on Sanchez’s right shoulder Sunday revealed no structural damage, and the ailment has simply been termed a slight strain. If he does indeed miss the expected two nods, his earliest date of activation from the DL, or July 1, coincides with the next opening on the rotation’s schedule.Mon, Jun 17
Tomorrow it’s the same teams at the same time, just Justin Verlander instead.