Suddenly, the Tigers are the Comeback Kids.
Just a few days ago, Detroit was 2-17 when trailing after six innings. Then came a 6-run 7th against Baltimore on Sunday in an 8-6 win. Then came a 5-run 7th against Texas on Wednesday in a 6-4 victory. Then came 2 in the 9th and 1 in the 10th to win 6-5 today over the Rangers. Plus, the Tigers got 2 runs in the 8th in a 5-3 win over Baltimore last Saturday.
A team that looked relatively lifeless a week ago in NY now is a game under .500 and only 5 GB in, dare I say, the wild card race.
The win today might have bailed out manager Alan Trammell, who probably left starter Nate Robertson in the game too long. Robertson wiggled out of trouble in the third, fifth and sixth innings before giving up a 3-2 lead in the seventh while being over 100 pitches.
Then again, Texas used two infield hits, an error and two sac flies to do the damage, so it’s not like they were pounding the ball.
Now, the Tigers have three games at home against Baltimore, which should enter Comerica reeling after being one out away from taking 3 of 4 in Boston. After facing the O’s, Detroit has 12 games against NL West teams. Then comes three games against each Minnesota, Arizona, the White Sox and the Yanks.
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