Lyonized again!
Perhaps bringing a guy named Lyon to Detroit wasn't the best idea on the heels of the Lions 0-16 season.
Armando did not pitch great or even good last night, but he battled and battled and left after 5 innings with the game tied. Gave the team a chance to win. This is what good pitchers manage to do...battle their way through on nights where they do not have their best stuff, and this definitely qualified.
His line for last night: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 SO. The biggest stat is that he threw 110 pitches in only 5 innings of work. This is why he had to leave so early and, ultimately , why they lost the game. He threw huge volumes of pitches in the first 3 innings. Exhibit one on why it is always a good thing for players to take pitches and make guys throw strikes. Even if you make an out, the pitcher's pitch count is elevated and you will usually get to the other teams bullpen sooner.
On a positive note, Curtis hit two HR last night.
Justin pitches tonight. Time for win #1 for him in 2009!!!!
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