Tigers vs Royals; Aug 1-4

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On deck: Royals

:arrow_forward: Series: Four games at Comerica Park, Detroit

:arrow_forward: First pitch: Thursday-Friday — 6:40 p.m.; Saturday — 6:10 p.m.; Sunday — 1:40 p.m.

:arrow_forward: TV/radio: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday — BSD/97.1; Friday — AppleTV/97.1

:arrow_forward: Probables: Thursday — RHP Seth Lugo (12-5, 2.66) vs. RHP Keider Montero (1-4, 6.38); Friday — LHP Cole Ragans (7-7, 3.37) vs. LHP Tarik Skubal (12-3, 2.35); Saturday — RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-6, 3.81) vs. TBA; Sunday — RHP Michael Wacha (8-6, 3.58) vs. TBA

:arrow_forward: Lugo, Royals: He’s coming off his bumpiest start of the season, allowing six runs in 6⅓ innings to the Cubs. But he threw a complete-game, three-hitter against the White Sox the start before that. And, he dominated the Tigers (seven scoreless, three-hit innings with nine strikeouts) on April 26. He is bringing nine pitches to the table, including a sweeper and a slurve (unheard of), but his most effective pitch most nights is his simple 92-mph four-seamer (.176 opponent average).

:arrow_forward: Montero, Tigers: It’s been a struggle, roughed up in three straight outings (15 earned runs, 15⅓ innings, six homers, .343 opponent average, .687 slugging). His slider was popping out of his hands last time out against the Twins and what is normally an out pitch was either being taken or mashed. His fastball has been hit around, too (.319 average, .638 slug).

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Tigers traded away their season and my interest a couple days ago. I’d be shocked if they pulled out more than 1 game in this series.

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For me, there are still plenty of reasons to watch the Tigers, beyond wins and losses.

Skubal and his Cy young chase.

Can Colt Keith continue to develop into an all star type player?

Will any of the other young guys break out and become a foundation type piece for the future?

Tankathon and draft position is back on the table.

I’ve been a Tiger fan so long that I can’t just turn it off.

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I’m with you all the way on reasons to watch this team and will be here to the end or the beginning if i can…:slight_smile:

Tankathon is difficult with the lottery now.

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Even with the lottery, its still as important, maybe even more important.

In the past, we would have no chance for the #1 overall. Right now we would have the 7th best chance to win the #1 (3.84 % chance).

We could easily move all the way up to 3rd, which would give us a 14.23% chance to get the #1.

It’s at least worth keeping an eye on.

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One thing I have always enjoyed is the process for the young guys, it’s why I love the minor leagues so much (subscribe to MLB.tv as much for the minor games as the Tiger games).

Then seeing those guys you watch in the minors make that last jump and keep improving is more fun.

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Triumphant Tork Turnaround!

Parker Patrols the Park

Carpenter rebuilds his season

JHM HRs

Colt’s 45 XBHs

Jace Jung’s Jump

Greene back on the green

and of course, Skub snacking on AL hitter’s nerves

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This series will probably define whether I continue to watch or not. If we get swept or even go 1-3, there’s too little there for me to stay excited about the team. Sure, all the best to Keith, Perez, Malloy but I can monitor them from the box score.

I still can’t believe we traded Flaherty when we could have maintained excitement for this season with two aces, and still gotten a draft choice in the early 30’s for him.

Loser mentality. I can’t watch a team with loser mentality.

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Probably someone who hits better than 0.220 in high A ball. That’s not really good.

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I’ve already prepared myself for this to get ugly down the stretch. Especially with Greene, Carp, and Olson being out (plus losing Flaherty).

Like I said though, I’ve loved the Tigers far too long to just quit them.

I once got kicked out of my kindergarten class because I snuck in a big bird transitor radio to listen to the Tigers.

It’s not unlike the relationship many of us have had with the Lions over the years.

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Wow…

If you include starting pitcher Montero, the Tigers will start 8 guys tonight that are either true rookies, or were call ups this year from triple A.

Looking forward to seeing Dingler again tonight.

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Lol, 3 batters came to the plate for KC.

3-0

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Montero is sucking big time already.

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You didn’t bet tonight did you?

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I did. Couldn’t help myself. :joy::joy::joy:

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A lot can happen still. It’s early.

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Yep, thats true.

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And it’s the Royals. :joy:

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Montero settled down and did a fantastic job.

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Witt is a beast.

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