Tigers Brew The Brewers

Ok so it's been a few days since my last post but I'm back. And, yes, I'm aware the title for this post is weak but creativity is on a low at the moment. I had a better one lined up but Tiger Woods is still a ways back at the US Open.

The Tigers just finished playing their former division rival, The Milwaukee Brewers, in a weekend series with good results. Detroit gave strong performance in a seven inning game shortened by rain. After giving up an early bomb to Fielder the Tigers came back with 4 of their own to win the game 10-4.

Game 2 was highlighted by the debut of recently called up starting pitcher Alfredo Figaro. Figaro had a decent first game pitching through 5 and only giving up 2 runs on 8 hits. Offensively the Tigers put up big numbers for the second game in a row, scoring 9 runs to solidify the victory.

Game 3 was a much closer affair. The game featured a pitcher’s duel between Yovani Gallardo and Justin Verlander. Both pitchers had solid outings striking out 8, walking only 3, and giving up 6 hits and 5 hits respectively. All of the offense was produced off of home runs, Casey McGehee and Craig Counsell for Milwaukee and Brandon Inge for Detroit. The Tigers pulled out the 3-2 victory with a gutty effort.

And of course manager Jim Leyland got a contract extension through 2011.

Overall, the Tigers had a very good series and actually managed to score runs to support their pitching. They just need to keep up the run production as they move ahead to their series against the Chicago Cubs this week.

On another note, I apologize for not getting up another Mock NBA Draft; I've actually been fairly busy the past few days. I will do my best to have one up before the Draft Thursday.

Oh Yeah, also Wimbledon starts today so do not forget that. Should be a great tournament where we will have a new champion as Nadal has pulled out due to injury. My money is on Federer.

Thanks again to all my loyal readers. (if you're out there)