Clete Thomas completed the 2nd come from behind win of this 3 games series today with a single past the diving 1st baseman in the bottom of the 9th as Miguel Cabrera scored from 3rd. The Tigers came back from being down 4 runs two times in this rain delayed game. Before the delay the game appeared to be all Seattle. But the Tigers had loaded the bases as the rains stopped play. The sun came out and so did the Tigers.It was great for them to not roll over on this "get away" game. They might have folded when down by so many runs as they thought about the plane trip out west to Oakland. Instead they focused on what it took to win. They may have folded as the Mariners' defense took hit after hit away, but they just kept working it. Finally Thomas had the chance to drive in Cabrera after Inge had driven in Guillen just one batter earlier.
Alex Avila had a key, pinch hit single for 2 RBI. Raburn had 3 hits including a home run. Inge had his 24th home run also. Cabrera set up his winning run with his 2nd double of the day.
In other news:
- Here is an article listing the playoff contenders with closer worries. Guess who is NOT on the list! (ESPN)
- What is Gary Sheffield up to anyway? Well, apparently sulking for not getting a contract extension. (Baseball Musings)
- Zach Miner and his wife had a baby boy on Tuesday. (Jason Beck)
- Chris Lambert, who gave up a ton of runs during his short stint with the Tigers, was claimed by Baltimore. (Jason Beck)
As mentioned above, the Tigers are flying to Oakland for the beginning of a 6 game road trip. Unfortunately that means late night games for us in the Eastern time zone.
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