seeing as we won my last game-thread I'll keep the run going for tonight

 

contreras needs to step up big tonight, and the offense needs to prove that Verlander isn't superhuman

 

if we have any sliver of hope left in winning the division this series has to be swept, otherwise it's the wildcard.

 

I'm going to the game, so I hope they put on a good show

 

Verlander struggles against good hitting teams so hopefully, his track record will carry on even though he has gotten plenty of rest now. This is a BIG series.

Verlander Vs the Sox this season:

 

2 GS (0-2) 8.2 IP, 14 H, 11 ER, 4 HR, 3 BB, 4 K | 11.42 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, .368 BAA

 

Contreras Vs the Tigers this season:

 

3 GS (2-1) 22 IP, 19 H, 5 ER, 2 HR, 6 BB, 7 K | 2.05 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, .232 BAA

 

 

 

The matchup is too damn perfect, this scares the piss out of me.

Thome is takin Verlander deep. twice.

Verlander Vs the Sox this season:

 

2 GS (0-2) 8.2 IP, 14 H, 11 ER, 4 HR, 3 BB, 4 K | 11.42 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, .368 BAA

 

Contreras Vs the Tigers this season:

 

3 GS (2-1) 22 IP, 19 H, 5 ER, 2 HR, 6 BB, 7 K | 2.05 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, .232 BAA

The matchup is too damn perfect, this scares the piss out of me.

 

 

I didn't realize it was that lopsided. I gotta say it scares me too.....

 

Ah well....

 

Let's go Count, get your s*** back in line and lets take game one.....

 

Alright boys Cowboy the F*ck up!!!!!!!!!

I think this is a huge game... and period of our season.

 

It would take a lot of pressure off Buehrle for tomorrow and put us in the driver's seat for another series win. If we keep winning every series we will make the playoffs.

 

Beating the Tiger's ace will also do wonders for momentum within the division and hopefully boost our confidence even more. If we still have eyes on the division (we should) we must win this game.

 

Hopefully, Jose will pitch a dominating complete game shut out!

I think this is a huge game... and period of our season.

 

It would take a lot of pressure off Buehrle for tomorrow and put us in the driver's seat for another series win. If we keep winning every series we will make the playoffs.

 

Beating the Tiger's ace will also do wonders for momentum within the division and hopefully boost our confidence even more. If we still have eyes on the division (we should) we must win this game.

 

Hopefully, Jose will pitch a dominating complete game shut out!

Not to mention the psyche of the tigers. If we take 2-3 or sweep we'll be 8-4 or 9-3 and they'll start feeling that they just can't seem to beat the World Champs. If we can get them to the point where they start pressing and stop cruising...I like our chances.

Not to mention the psyche of the tigers. If we take 2-3 or sweep we'll be 8-4 or 9-3 and they'll start feeling that they just can't seem to beat the World Champs. If we can get them to the point where they start pressing and stop cruising...I like our chances.

The Sox beat the Tigers the first 5 times they played this season. The Tigers have won 3 of the last 4 head to head meetings. Considering their record, I would have a hard time believing the Tigers will ever feel they "just can't seem to beat" anyone this year. I do think they have to go in the tank for at least a little stretch still, but anything short of a White Sox sweep will put no pressure at all on them. In fact, if the White Sox took 2 out of 3, they would gain 1 game, but knock 3 off the schedule. I think the division is a longshot at best, but the WC has won the WS a lot lately. If somehow the pitching rounds back into form.......................

Verlander and Count tonight. What are the pitching matchups for Saturday and Sunday?

I am getting nervous about this series!!! Let it begin already!!!!

I am getting nervous about this series!!! Let it begin already!!!!

 

This is the opportunity we've been waiting for. Let's Go White Sox!

I'm actually not that nervous anymore. Hopefully the White Sox feel the same way.

The Sox beat the Tigers the first 5 times they played this season. The Tigers have won 3 of the last 4 head to head meetings. Considering their record, I would have a hard time believing the Tigers will ever feel they "just can't seem to beat" anyone this year. I do think they have to go in the tank for at least a little stretch still, but anything short of a White Sox sweep will put no pressure at all on them. In fact, if the White Sox took 2 out of 3, they would gain 1 game, but knock 3 off the schedule. I think the division is a longshot at best, but the WC has won the WS a lot lately. If somehow the pitching rounds back into form.......................

Who would the wild card team play in the playoffs??

Who would the wild card team play in the playoffs??

 

If the wild card comes from ALC, they'd play the 1st place with the best record from the ALE or ALW.

I'm actually not that nervous anymore. Hopefully the White Sox feel the same way.

I agree!! That's three times this week!!

Jose needs to go out there and be the Jose we saw the 2nd half of last season, and the Jose we saw at the start of this season.

 

Needless to say, tonight's game is absolutely huge, and sets a big tone for this series, especially with Rogers and Miner up for Detroit the next 2 games, and they've REALLY struggled post ASB.

While watching the highlights on ESPN, I noticed that Berman was doing the game.

Anyone who had to watch it on ESPN, did Berman show any blantant biasness a la Division series?

Verlander and Count tonight. What are the pitching matchups for Saturday and Sunday?

 

Buerhle and Rogers tomorrow,

 

and Garcia and Miner the next day.

 

Tonight will be a very good game. Even though Verlander has struggled a bit against the Sox, I think he can do. (DET WIN)

 

Tomorrow will probably be a slugfest. (CHW WIN)

 

Sunday I don't really know what to predict, both pitchers have been better lately.

I agree!! That's three times this week!!

 

 

Hope that works, unlike my poorly fashioned cane.

especially with Rogers and Miner up for Detroit the next 2 games, and they've REALLY struggled post ASB.

 

Miner is putting it back together.

 

Last three starts:

 

6.1 IP, 7H, 3ER, 0BB, 3K (against minnesota)

5.2 IP, 4H, 3ER, 3BB, 2K (against tampa bay)

6.0 IP, 4H, 2ER, 2BB, 5K (against minnesota)

 

Not great, but decent.

While watching the highlights on ESPN, I noticed that Berman was doing the game.

Anyone who had to watch it on ESPN, did Berman show any blantant biasness a la Division series?

Well, if he were to show any biases wouldn't it be pro-White Sox? The guy is a huge Red Sox fan you'd figure he'd be cheering for them to lose.

I'm Not really sure what to expect this series. As long as the starters keep the Tigers at 3-4 runs or less in 7 innings I like our chances of winning. Should be a fun series to watch. It would be sweet to sweep these guys and get back in the Central Division race. However, I wouldn't be upset with 2 of 3.

 

Miner is putting it back together.

 

Last three starts:

 

6.1 IP, 7H, 3ER, 0BB, 3K (against minnesota)

5.2 IP, 4H, 3ER, 3BB, 2K (against tampa bay)

6.0 IP, 4H, 2ER, 2BB, 5K (against minnesota)

 

Not great, but decent.

 

To be fair, neither of those teams is much to speak of offensively, but we will see if it holds up or not.

It's time for this team to man up.

 

You want this division? You want to run around the bases chugging a beer on someone else's field in September? You earn it this weekend.

 

Go get em Jose. Whatever you've been missing since May, I hope to God you find it.

 

And here's someone who can help:

 

Edited August 11, 200619 yr by Balta1701