6/19/25 DH Pirates @ Tigers Game 1 - 1:10PM Game 2 - 5:40PM

[Tigermojo]

Now I can practice my conTORKtionist routine between games.

[gehringer_2]

Easy game one, series win booked, they're playing with house money against Skenes. At least they should be loose.

[Sports_Freak]

24 minutes ago, Tigermojo said:

El Mago...

 

24 minutes ago, IdahoBert said:

Baez putting on the display at short, two batters in a row. 

 

23 minutes ago, holygoat said:

El Mago... wow.

Remember that time the Tigers were in a defensive slump? I'm glad those days are gone. 😅

[Sports_Freak]

Skubal is up to 12 walks on the season now. And the 2 earned runs raises his ERA to 2.06. I guess maybe he IS human...🤣🤣

[IdahoBert]

I’m impressed they were able to clear out the stadium so quickly without cattle prods or RoboCop. 

[lordstanley]

Torres (.804) and Baez (.801) have both brought their OPS back above .800 and McKinstry (.797) is close. 

[lordstanley]

I see the game 2 start time is now listed as 6:10pm 

Edited Thursday at 09:34 PM by lordstanley

[theroundsquare]

I got 6:10

[buddha]

oh to be a pirates fan.  so very bad every single year.

[IdahoBert]

Nice area!

[diaspora04]

Happy to buy beers for Motown Forums folks that might attend tonight's game.

[lordstanley]

17 minutes ago, theroundsquare said:

I got 6:10

Yes that’s what I meant, sorry. My finger typed the wrong key. 

[Arlington]

This was mentioned briefly in the broad cast and I'm not sure if it was discussed elsewhere, but picking up Hernandez on waivers astounds me.  Every team needs power arm relievers and every team had a chance to take him.  Every team declined him except the team with the best record in the majors.  Colorado said No, the White Sox said No.  29 team, 29 "No"s.  It must have gotten to the point where some teams were surprised he was still available, yet they too said no.  Not to belabor the point, what did Harris and team see in him that none other has?  Yes, the pen is hurting but everyone's pen needs improvement.  Are the Tigers hurting that badly?  Is this a case of the roster spot being open so we'll give him a couple of games and see if he corrects himself?  I like to think they saw a path for him and are investing in it and not taking a shot in the dark.  The Tigers have a couple waiver claims in the pen but these guys were picked when they had much earlier picks.  It will be quite the coup if this works out.

[Tenacious D]

Can we agree that if we can beat Skenes tonight and sweep, we should be declared World Champions, and just forego the balance of the season.

[IdahoBert]

The bourgeoisie has not shown up for this game. 

[CMRivdogs]

55 minutes ago, buddha said:

oh to be a pirates fan.  so very bad every single year.

Some of us are used to it. I root for the Tigers by choice Pittsburgh is in my DNA.

[Motor City Sonics]

24 minutes ago, Arlington said:

This was mentioned briefly in the broad cast and I'm not sure if it was discussed elsewhere, but picking up Hernandez on waivers astounds me.  Every team needs power arm relievers and every team had a chance to take him.  Every team declined him except the team with the best record in the majors.  Colorado said No, the White Sox said No.  29 team, 29 "No"s.  It must have gotten to the point where some teams were surprised he was still available, yet they too said no.  Not to belabor the point, what did Harris and team see in him that none other has?  Yes, the pen is hurting but everyone's pen needs improvement.  Are the Tigers hurting that badly?  Is this a case of the roster spot being open so we'll give him a couple of games and see if he corrects himself?  I like to think they saw a path for him and are investing in it and not taking a shot in the dark.  The Tigers have a couple waiver claims in the pen but these guys were picked when they had much earlier picks.  It will be quite the coup if this works out.

Chris Fetter looked at him and said "My dad's a TV repair man, he's got this ultimate set of tools............I can fix it"

[ben9753]

Anyone else not able to watch on the MLB app?

[holygoat]

Ouch. That was smoked.

[Toddwert]

so what good is an opener if gives up a run?

[IdahoBert]

9 minutes ago, ben9753 said:

Anyone else not able to watch on the MLB app?

I’m watching on my TV, but the MLB app on my phone says no feeds are available for this game for either team. 

[IdahoBert]

1 minute ago, Toddwert said:

so what good is an opener if gives up a run?

Now 3

[holygoat]

We got bad Holton today.

[monkeytargets39]

It’s time to stop using Holton as an Opener.  Use Hurter.

[Sports_Freak]

Yeah, don't let Montero start a game, he may give up a run. 🤫🤫