Tex at Det 24 Apr.

Are Texas pitchers really this bad? 2 walks in the 1st inning?

Pitchers duel. Who's going to win? The guy who walks the least. Bondo has 6 k's thru 4 but the pitch count is up there. Already above 80 in the 4th.

Inconsistency is KILLING me! Bondo has lost any semblence of consistent locations. What is it? Wish I had access to Tigers videos from his earlier years and today. See if it's mechanical or all mental.

Tigers offense is definitely back 5 HRs in this game... so far!

I knew it call: The Big Hurt signed with Oakland. Look for a serious jump start in their offense here soon!

Okay folks. Tigers win 8-2 with 5 hr's in the game. Was this a real test of the Tigers? I'd say no. Rangers pitching just gave up WAY too many walks. It made the Tigers feel better and let them regain some confidence and their strokes. But the real test will be in 2 weeks when for 7 games they face Boston and the Yankees at home. Gawd I'd love to make one of those games!