DETROIT — Zach McKinstry had never pitched at the Major League level. There’s no record of him pitching in the Minor Leagues, either. But when the Tigers headed into the ninth inning Saturday down by 10 runs, he was the guy. “I just tried to throw strikes and not hit anybody,” said McKinstry, whose 84
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It took extra innings but the Erie SeaWolves took down the Akron RubberDucks on their way to a 3-2, 11-inning win. Ty Madden was the star in the first half of the game. Detroit’s #5 prospect mowed down 10 RubberDucks in four hitless innings. Madden allowed one baserunner, a third It took extra innings but
The Detroit Tigers had some unfortunate news to announce prior to Saturday’s loss to the Boston Red Sox. Veteran outfielder Austin Meadows has been placed on the 10-day injured list as he deals with an anxiety disorder. Outfielder Baddoo was recalled from Triple-A Toledo prior to Saturday’s game in his stead. Meadows, a 27-year-old veteran
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps used plate discipline and strong pitching to slip past the Fort Wayne TinCaps for a 3-1 come-from-behind victory on Saturday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan drew eight walks in the contest as all-but-one batter drew a free pass in the close COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The
The Detroit Tigers had a day off between the home opener and Saturday’s matchup with the Boston Red Sox, but the rest didn’t seem to do the team any good as the Motor City Kitties fell, 14-4, in a game they never stood a chance in. Joey Wentz struggled to find any command in his
PAPILLION, Neb. — The Toledo Mud Hens nearly erased a nine-run deficit but lost to the Omaha Storm Chasers, 13-8, on Saturday (April 8) at Werner Park. Marcelo Martinez (1-0) earned the win for the Storm Chasers while Michael Lorenzen (0-1) took the loss for the Mud Hens. After a PAPILLION, Neb. — The Toledo
The Tigers placed outfielder Austin Meadows on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 7) due to anxiety. Akil Baddoo was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move. President of baseball operations Scott Harris released a statement in regards to the transaction, saying that “the Tigers fully support Austin’s decision to step away from
Detroit Tigers (2-5) vs. Boston Red Sox (3-4) Time/Place: 4:10 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Over the MonsterMedia: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Joey Wentz (0-1, 5.06 ERA) vs. RHP Tanner Houck (1-0, 5.40 ERA) Game 8 Pitching Matchup Player IP K% BB% FIP fWAR Player IP K% BB% FIP fWAR
Top 2 BOS 2 DET 0 Result of AB Verdugo scores on Refsnyder walk AB: Rob Refsnyder | P: Joey Wentz
DETROIT — Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows is stepping away from the game to focus on his mental health. The team placed Meadows on the 10-day injured list Saturday with what was classified as anxiety. Meadows missed much of last season with injuries, including Achilles tendinitis. He revealed last September that he was struggling with his
Omaha Storm Chasers 9, Toledo Mud Hens 4 (box) The Storm Chasers bounced back on Friday, pummeling Hens’ starter Reese Olson to run away with this one and get back in the series. The Hens remains up 3-1 with two games remaining this weekend. Olson has had some home run trouble, and concerns remain about
*TOLEDO, OH – The Omaha Storm Chasers defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 9-4, marking the first loss on the road for Toledo this season. On the very first pitch of the game, Akill Baddoo slugged a triple down the left field line to get the game going, Baddoo then scored *TOLEDO, OH – The Omaha
For the second straight night, walks played an important role at Canal Park in Akron. Tonight, the Erie SeaWolves lost to the RubberDucks, 6-4. The game featured 20 walks, 10 for each pitching staff, and three hit batters and three combined errors. The brightest spot for Erie was Detroit’s #23 For the second straight night,
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps used extra-base power and solid pitching to roll past the Fort Wayne TinCaps 8-2 on Friday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps collected five extra-base hits, including back-to-back triples, getting an early lead and control of the contest. Meanwhile, starter Carlos Pena COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The