Troy Taormina-Imagn Images They sure made it interesting. Here we are, friends, and before we dive into today’s postseason recap, let’s set the scene. It has been 10 years since the Tigers played postseason baseball. In 2014, Mike Ilitch was still the owner, Brad Ausmus was in his first year as the manager (taking the helm of a strong 2013 ship from Jim Leyland). The … [Read more...] about Tigers 3, Astros 1: A collective exhale as the Tigers win Game 1
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MLB Wild Card playoffs: Tigers-Astros Game 1 live updates
The first day of the MLB postseason is here. Four Games 1s in the wild-card round will take place on Tuesday. Here are all the highlights from each game! … [Read more...] about MLB Wild Card playoffs: Tigers-Astros Game 1 live updates
GameThread: Tigers vs. Astros, 2:32 p.m.
Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Detroit Tigers (0-0) vs. Houston Astros (0-0) Time/Place: 2:32 p.m., Minute Maid ParkSB Nation Site: The Crawfish BoxesMedia: ABC, MLB.TV (maybe), Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Tarik Skubal (18-4, 2.39 ERA) vs. LHP Framber Valdez (7-6, 4.24 ERA) … [Read more...] about GameThread: Tigers vs. Astros, 2:32 p.m.
Astros, Tigers Announce Starting Pitchers for Wild Card Game 1
Sources confirm the starting pitchers for the upcoming American League Wild Card series. Left-hander Framber Valdez has been named the Game 1 starter for the Houston Astros in the Wild Card series, as reported by Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers will turn to fellow southpaw Tarik Skubal, per MLB Network’s JP Morosi. Skubal is the … [Read more...] about Astros, Tigers Announce Starting Pitchers for Wild Card Game 1