Game 155: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… 6, 7, 8… 9, 10, 11, 12!
posted in KC Royals, The Stretch Run |Did anyone else get what must be an old Sesame Street strong in their heads from the Tigers scoring today? But the song ended too soon. Detroit put up 15 runs — 10 in the first inning, as you’ve heard — to blast past Kansas City. Backing into the playoffs? I think not!
This Tigers team is starting to hit the ball well. And yes, it’s the Kansas City Royals. But at least it was off All-Star pitcher Mark Redmen. Okay, that doesn’t sound so impress either. But at least he’s played some nice games along the way to help the Tigers. Watching the highlights on Baseball Tonight, it’s apparent Redmen was not even close to having it today. The Tigers just took advantage. Curtis Granderson had the two toughest parts of the cycle — a triple and home run — out of the way in the first inning. Unfortunately, he could get no closer. But what a great day at the dish for the team. Of course, I’d be remiss for not mentioning Placido Polanco — who has Sunday off — went 3-for-4 at the plate, while Chris Shelton added three hits. It’s nice seeing Placi come back, period. All the better to see him come back swinging better than anyone could have hoped.
Kenny Rogers pitched almost a complete game. I had no problems with it. Some people might have. But if he thought he could do it — and he’s pitched long enough to have a good grasp on what he can and can’t do — it’s fine by me. I don’t think any damage was done by the decision. It preserved the bullpen. I guess you could have given Andrew Miller an extra inning of junk time if you like or something. It’s just a matter of preference, not really anything to be too excited over. Rogers has been awesome ever since Lynn Henning suggested he be pulled from the rotation. Lynn, if you’re reading, please make the suggestion for Jeremy Bonderman if that’s what happens!
Detroit is 8-0 in KC now. Wow.
Alas, Chicago was saved by the rain and turned a 7-2 defeat into a 9-7 victory. That kept Detroit from clinching the playoffs. But that day will come soon, very soon. I can’t wait.
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Perhaps off topic, but are thinking about the lady-bug picnic song? I’ve had that song stuck in my head off-and-on for the past 20 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr8vUTm64h0
That’s the ladybug picnic.
But I’m thinking of something with a jazzier sound with multiple female voices. Maybe a chalkboard and some neon colored numbers. Definitely sesame street!