Game 59: Record 33-26

Justin continues to amaze!

Mr Verlander pitched a complete game 6 hitter in a 2-1 win. He was dominate, over-powering, deceptive and completely in control the entire game. Only one pitch in 9 innings was not good - a solo HR that Jim Thome hit about 10 miles. Other than that, he was incredible again. He only walked 1 batter, which helped him keep his pitch count under control and allowed him to complete the game.

John Danks pitched well for the Sox, but good enough:

Two good lines, but one is much better:

JV: 9.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 SO
Danks: 7.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 SO

Not much offense in this game, but I must give credit to Adam Everett as he went deep in the 6th inning. His second HR of the season and it gave the Tigers a 1-0 lead. If he stays away from the errors, he is beginning to win me over...slowly.

The key sequence of the game was in the top of the 7th. Magglio hit a sharp single to RF and Miguel followed that with another single. Then, after an out, Brandon supposedly was hit with a pitch. It must have just clipped a small part of his jersey because it was not viewable on TV and even Brandon stayed in the batters box but the umpire sent him to first to load the bases. Then came a very nice at bat by Ryan Raburn. It took him 8 pitches, but he finally worked a walk to force in the Tigers second run and the winning run.

Great win that already seals a series win. They have their other ace, Edwin Jackson, pitching Thursday afternoon. Lets get this last game and take 4 of 5!!!!