Even though the Tigs took 2 of 3 from the Twins over the weekend, yesterday's game was an absolute embarrassment. In front of a national TV audience, the Tigers got totally shelled by Minnesota and Torii Hunter in particular, who went for a homer and 7 RBIs.
The first two games of this series were just fantastic, as the Tigs took it to the Twins early and often. Mike Maroth and Chad Durbin both pitched outstanding in their respective appearances, which means more good things for the rotation. If the last two starters can keep winning ball games, then there really won't be too many games where the boys have no chance to win because of a crappy starter on the mound.
Virgil Vasquez looked like he was pitching scared yesterday, which is understandable. He left the ball up too much and got rocked all the way back to Toledo. This was just a spot start for him, which gives a little bit of hope that it won't be quite as bad if he gets called up in September or something.
This series was the start of the first real nitty gritty part of the season. In the next few series they are away at Boston (starting a four game set tonight), home for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of the United States, etc, and then home for a set with Cleveland. Including this weekend's series, that's 16 games against the top caliber talent in the American League. My Cleveland Friend and I discussed this stretch and we both agreed that if the Tigs come out of these 16 games with an 8-8 record or above, then only good things can happen for them.
Taking two of three at the HHHomerdome is never a bad thing, especially taking a game against Johan Santana, which rarely happens. It's a good start to this stretch of games, but there are other tests still looming.
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