Detroit picked up where it left off last night, rolling along with their grand slam swag for a series sweep of the Oakland Athletics. Justin Verlander earned the win, pitching six innings and exiting with a 9-2 lead after throwing 102 pitches. Verlander cruised, surrendering just two runs on nine hits without giving up a […]
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Day: July 2, 2014
Madonna – Like a Prayer
Helluva Run, Boys
I’ve never felt as involved in a World Cup. The presence of a real team with a good coach gave us hope like we’ve never before experienced as American soccer fans. Thank you. I will enjoy the rest of the World Cup. The stage has made me feel a little smaller, for more a part of a bigger […]
Rick Porcello Throws Second Straight Shutout
It’s the first time in my lifetime that a Tigers pitcher threw consecutive shutouts. Jack Morris (1978) was the last man to do it. Porcello was smooth, needing just 95 pitches in a little over two hours to complete the task. The maturing ace walked no one, struck out none, and allowed only four hits. Detroit […]