TIGERS AT A GLANCE
Record: 44-40 / Streak: L2
Game #85 / Home #46
Home: 26-19 / Road: 18-21
TV/Radio
FSD/AM 1270 & 97.1 FM
TIGERS VS. GIANTS
SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011- 1:05 p.m.
DETROIT TIGERS (44-40)
RHP Rick Porcello (6-6, 5.06)vs. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (48-36)
RHP Ryan Vogelsong (6-1, 2.09)
RECENT RESULTS:
Comerica Park. Max Scherzer (9-4) took the loss for Detroit after allowing nine runs
(six earned) in two innings of work. Jhonny Peralta and Brennan Boesch both belted
solo home runs for the Tigers, while Ryan Raburn finished with a single, double and
an RBI. The Tigers conclude a 10-game homestand today with the final game of a
three-game series versus the Giants. Following this afternoon’s game, the club hits
the road for a seven-game trip to Anaheim and Kansas City.
WILK RECALLED, VILLARREAL OPTIONED:
contract of lefthanded pitcher Adam Wilk from Triple A Toledo. Wilk has started 10
games for the Mud Hens in 2011, posting a 4-5 record and 3.75 ERA (60.0IP/25ER).
Detroit optioned the contract of righthanded pitcher Brayan Villarreal to Toledo following
last night’s game versus San Francisco.
WINNING WAYS:
May 3, a .582 winning percentage. The Tigers are third among all American League
clubs with a .582 winning percentage during that stretch. The Red Sox have
compiled a 35-19 record during the stretch, a .648 winning percentage,
while the Yankees have posted a 33-22 record, a .600 winning percentage.
Detroit has won 32 of the club’s last 55 games dating back toINTERLEAGUE HAPPENINGS:
of the club’s 18 games during interleague play in 2011. Since interleague play
started in 1997, the Tigers have compiled a 140-124 record. The Tigers are 68-39
in interleague games at Comerica Park. Detroit is 6-11 during interleague action in
2011.
ON THE OFFENSIVE:
scored, 48 doubles, nine triples and 36 home runs over the club’s last 29 games
dating back to June 3. Detroit is tops among all American League clubs with a .298
batting average during that stretch, while the club is tied for the lead with 36 home
runs, is second with a .470 slugging percentage and third with 146 runs scored.
VICTOR AT THE BAT:
home runs and 21 RBI over his last 34 games dating back to May 27. He is tops
among all American League players with a .381 batting average during that stretch.
BOESCH IS BASHING:
seven home runs and 14 RBI over his last 28 games dating back to June 3. He
leads the American League with 44 hits during that stretch, while he is second with
a .400 batting average, fourth with a .673 slugging percentage and tied for ninth
with seven home runs.
GAME BALL DELIVERY:
Griswold of the United States Army from Edmore, Michigan. Specialist Griswold
recently returned from his first tour of duty in Iraq.
KIDS DAY:
will receive an “Every Kid Every Sunday” Justin Verlander Superhero Cape, courtesy
of Little Caesars. Kids can also enjoy free rides on the Comerica Bank Carousel or
the Fly Ball Ferris Wheel courtesy of Red Robin, free face painting at Gates A and B
and free hair spray painting courtesy of Great Clips. Additionally, there is a chance
for all kids to win a bicycle, compliments of Meijer. After the game all children are
invited down to the field for Kids Run the Bases, courtesy of Pepsi.
TODAY’S TIDBITS
• Today’s national anthem will be performed
by Lori Adams.
• Today’s first pitch will be thrown out by a
Kids Club Raffle Winner.
