Obviously, last night's game got rained out leading to a day-night doubleheader today, which the Tigs dropped the first leg of 2-1. The next game is roughly in an hour as Curt Schilling takes on Chad Durbin (talk about a mismatch).
Julian Tavarez was completely on today, allowing just one run over seven innings. The Tiger bats were silenced as Tavarez won his first game in his last four tries. Tavarez's ERA dropped a full run in the game from 6.60 to 5.59.
Zach Miner was the surprise starter for the Tigs, since Mike Maroth was apparently sick. Miner got up at 4:15 for a flight into Boston and was told he was starting as he got to the ballpark. All things considered, he pitched well, only allowing two runs and six hits.
Kevin Youkilis stayed hot for the BoSox, as he drove in the winning run to continue a 10 game hitting streak. Manny Ramirez singled to make it 1-0 in the first.
The story of the game for the Tigs would be missed opportunities. After Placido Polanco drove in the only run for the Tigers in the fifth, Tavarez walked Gary Sheffield to load the bases for Magglio Ordonez. Mags promptly flied out to end the inning and the Tigers' chances for victory. Between Tavarez and the Boston bullpen, no more Tigers were allowed to reach base after that missed chance.
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