Archive for April 19th, 2008

April 19, 2008

Game 18: Not Quite Enough

ESPN highlights available here.

The Gist: Jeremy Bonderman gave up just enough runs and the Tigers couldn’t capitalize on the few opportunities they had against Dustin McGowan and lost Saturday afternoon 3-2. In five innings of work, Bonderman allowed five hits, six walks (two intentional) and three runs (two earned). Pudge Rodriguez had a three-for-three day [...]

April 19, 2008

On This Date in 1984…

Here’s a tidbit for you:
On this date in 1984, the Tigers suffered their first loss of the season after nine consecutive wins. The Tigers fall to the Kansas City Royals and rookie Bret Saberhagen, who earns his first major league victory.
And, on April 19, 2006:
Kenny Rogers improved to 24-4 at the Oakland Coliseum, leading Detroit [...]