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Going into tonight's game, the Tiger's were 1-3 and at the bottom of the AL Central. With Justin Verlander on the mound, however, the team seemed to be in good hands.
Verlander retired the first ten batters he faced. And, aside from a 2-run home run by Derrek Lee in the 4th inning, JV was putting on quite the show. Also, with Alex Avila leading the offense with four RBI, there was no way the Tigers would relinquish their lead.
Verlander thinking about his 2011 season perhaps?
Photo by Matt Harding / In Play! Magazine
That lead shifted a few times but settled to 6-3 after the 7th inning. It would change quickly though. Avila knocked in yet another run in the top of the eighth, giving him five RBI for the game. Then, he simply outdid himself by stealing second base.
It was the 'Alex Avila Show' at Camden Yards tonight
Photo by Matt Harding / In Play! Magazine
With two outs in the top of the ninth, Cabrera blasted a one-hopper to third baseman Mark Reynolds. The ball nearly went through Reynolds's glove; he couldn't recover and Miggy was safe at first base. Rest assured Orioles fans, after a Victor Martinez double, Ryan Raburn was retired and perhaps a certain third baseman's glove as well.
Verlander went eight innings strong giving up only four hits and giving way to Joaquin Benoit. The new addition to the Tiger's pen hadn't given up but one hit in two innings before he entered the game.
The addition of Benoit will be a huge help for the pen this season
Photo by Matt Harding / In Play! Magazine
Verlander retired the first ten batters he faced. And, aside from a 2-run home run by Derrek Lee in the 4th inning, JV was putting on quite the show. Also, with Alex Avila leading the offense with four RBI, there was no way the Tigers would relinquish their lead.
Verlander thinking about his 2011 season perhaps?Photo by Matt Harding / In Play! Magazine
That lead shifted a few times but settled to 6-3 after the 7th inning. It would change quickly though. Avila knocked in yet another run in the top of the eighth, giving him five RBI for the game. Then, he simply outdid himself by stealing second base.
It was the 'Alex Avila Show' at Camden Yards tonightPhoto by Matt Harding / In Play! Magazine
With two outs in the top of the ninth, Cabrera blasted a one-hopper to third baseman Mark Reynolds. The ball nearly went through Reynolds's glove; he couldn't recover and Miggy was safe at first base. Rest assured Orioles fans, after a Victor Martinez double, Ryan Raburn was retired and perhaps a certain third baseman's glove as well.
Verlander went eight innings strong giving up only four hits and giving way to Joaquin Benoit. The new addition to the Tiger's pen hadn't given up but one hit in two innings before he entered the game.
The addition of Benoit will be a huge help for the pen this seasonPhoto by Matt Harding / In Play! Magazine
He didn't plan on giving up a hit and he didn't, getting Matt Wieters to end the game--final score: 7-3. The Tigers finish the series in Baltimore tomorrow before coming back for their home opener on Friday. Stay tuned for an Opening Day preview!
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