After long delay, Rogers nets series win

July 23rd, 2008 by admin
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After long delay, Rogers nets series win
Detroit leaves KC high and dry Kenny Rogers broke a five-game losing streak against the Royals and the Tigers won their first series against the club in a 7-1 effort interrupted by a two-hour and 20-minute rain delay.

Galarraga still has hurdles to clear
Galarraga still has hurdles to clear Armando Galarraga has been more than consistent for the Tigers this season — he has been their best pitcher. Manager Jim Leyland, however, knows this doesn’t guarantee his starter’s future success.

Rogers picks up victory over Royals (AP)

Detroit Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson retrieves a ball from the mud after Kansas City Royals' Esteban German hit a triple during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Kansas City, Mo. Detroit won the game 7-1 after a two-hour rain delay in the seventh inning.

The Detroit Tigers have turned their season around in the past 40 games. They have the most wins in the majors during that stretch. Kenny Rogers pitched six strong innings and Placido Polanco homered and drove in two runs to help the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 Tuesday night. Magglio Ordonez had three of the Tigers‘ 12 hits and had two RBIs.


Joyce’s power perked up by numbers
Joyce’s power here to stay Matt Joyce has been raising his average, hoping that increased hits, combined with his readily apparent power, can earn him an everyday spot in the Detroit outfield.

Leyland weighing options at shortstop
Leyland weighing options at short Jim Leyland feels Edgar Renteria is close to fully recovering from a July hamstring strain, and is keeping the slugger in the lineup, despite two rough games.

The Detroit Tigers - ” your second half sleepers

After acquiring the best player the Florida Marlins ever produced and the National League wins leader in 2005 in an offseason trade, many thought the Detroit Tigers were the club to beat in 2008.