Game 148: Tigers support Robertson
posted in Baltimore Orioles |By “Tigers support Nate Robertson,” I mean, “Tigers score more than opponents for him” more than “Tigers give Robertson any real run support.” After getting no more than 1 run behind in four of the past five games, Robertson’s teammates doubled that to two. His solution? Pitch a shutout. Tigers win, 2-0.
Chicago lost to Oakland following a great A’s comeback. Minnesota beat Cleveland. The lead is still 2 games over second place, but increased to 5 games over Chicago for the playoffs.
To say the least, we really needed this win. It’s starting to seem like the funk is, if not over, then soon to be over. But maybe I’ve been saying that since July and should just shut up, hey?
The Tigers did manage to get seven hits for the day. That’s not a bad showing. Nate Robertson got one hit, apparently near his backside. Hopefully he’s fine. It sounds like he is.
The two victories over Baltimore marks the first series win for Detroit since taking two from Boston in early-mid August. The Tigers see Baltimore two more times this year, Sunday and again in Maryland following the upcoming Sox series.
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