Verlander awesome in first win of 2009.
Justin was dominant against the Yankees, striking out 9 in 7 innings of work. He was throwing heat throughout the game, touching 99 mph on the radar gun. CC Sabathia on the other side was very good, but the Tigers were able to scratch out a few runs and that is all that was needed.
Magglio hit HR #2, Placido had 2 big doubles and Miguel drove in a run. Curtis laid down a perfect drag bunt for a hit. I was just marveling at Josh Anderson the other day for doing this and now Curtis pulled the same feat. I love that play, simply love it.
Nice win against the hated Yankees to stay in first place.
Grades:
Pitching: A-. Justin looked like a #1 pitcher for the first time, Bobby Seay was really good. Fernando really struggled - did not do well giving up 2 runs. Rodney got his bacon saved by a fantastic 5-4-3 double play.
Defense: A. Really great double play in the ninth. No errors. No misplays.
Offense: A-. Only four runs on six hits, but they were timely hits and one huge HR.
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