Happy Friday, Tigers fans, where the only thing that could stand in the way of the Tigers besting the Astros was that they couldn’t get a hit to save their lives. No hits. Like zero. Perhaps it was even... a no-hitter? Not quite, thanks it a certain pinch-hitter, and a thrilling final act, but I’m getting ahead of myself.
Let’s look at how that all shaped up. The pitching match-up was Matt Manning vs. Framber Valdez. Both of the pitchers were in excellent form tonight. So much so there won’t be a heck of a lot for me to talk about in terms of baserunners.