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Great Game!
I just came back from witnessing one of the best games I have ever been to. It was Detroit at Seattle, Erik Bedard vs. Edwin Jackson. Jackson pitched an incredible game. It certainly was not a no-hitter, but he did pitch out of a couple jams and left the game with zero runs scored against the Tigers after 7 2/3 innings. Relievers did equally well – Bobby Seay struck Ichiro Suzuki out looking to the shock of the hometown crowd. Fernando Rodney came in to close the game, and did successfully by giving up only 1 hit. Another shutout – the second for Tigers pitching within a week. Good stuff.
I had a great time, and was treated very respectfully by Seattle fans.
Before the game Rick Porcello was signing autographs, and so did former Mariners star Carlos Guillen. I also saw Curtis Granderson give some gleaming girl a hug.
One more game for the series. I’ll be at that one also before heading to Michigan for a vacation. I’m already riding high!
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The Stretch
Justin Verlander stretched out to 7 innings today, a rarity for a Spring Training game. He was spectacular, shutting out the Altanta Braves during his time on the mound. In this game, which was broadcast on the MLB Network, he looked not as good as his no-hitter in 2007, but not that bad. He was able to limit the offense by forcing many flyouts and groundouts, and not exclusively using a strikeout. He was sharp as a tack, and I certainly agree with Jim Leyland that he should be the opening day starter.
Rodney and Lyon did not look sharp, however, giving up the lead in the 8th and 9th innings. After Rodney gave up the runs, he looked good and settled – but just a bit late. I would like to see him enter the game with that already in place, and not wait to give up runs first. Lyon was rattled from the get-go, and walked his leadoff batter, who came around to score for a walk-off single win.
The starters have actually looked pretty good to me this spring. However, the bullpen has really suffered with the minor exceptions. With only a week until camp breaks, I hope the right decisions will be made to get our club back in the hunt again.
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