Tigers Today: March 26, 2010
By Mike McClary in Featured,Tigers Today | 3 comments
Today we’re launching a new feature on The Daily Fungo: Tigers Today.
Each morning we’ll provide a quick read on the Tigers — that day’s pitching matchup, a quick recap of the previous game, historical notes and whatever else we can gin up.
Let us know how you like Tigers Today and if there are other items you’d like to see included.
Tigers’ Spring Training Record: 14-8-1
Today’s Game:
Tigers at Braves | 1:05 p.m. Champion Stadium, Kissimmee, FL | On the air: ESPN-HD
Justin Verlander (1-2, 6.10 ERA) vs. Derek Lowe (1-0, 5.25)
Also scheduled to pitch: Eddie Bonine, Brad Thomas, Fu-Te Ni, Jose Valverde and Josh Rainwater.
Yesterday’s Results
The Tigers won two split-squad games on Thursday. In Lakeland, Dontrelle Willis walked his first two batters and looked like Nuke LaLoosh in firing a pair to the backstop. Still, he got his second win as the Tigers clipped the Blue Jays 5-1.
Jeremy Bonderman (1-1) earned the win over the Nationals 8-2 in
Viera. Bondo went 4.1 innings, allowing five hits and both Washington runs; he walked one and struck out two.
Birthdays
- Shawn Hare, 43
On this Date in Tigers History
On March 26, 1936, reigning AL MVP Hank Greenberg signed a $20,000 contract with the Tigers.
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Marisa Brao | Mar 26, 2010 | Reply
who is pitching for the tigers tomorrow 3/27/2010
Mike McClary | Mar 26, 2010 | Reply
Marisa, according to the Tigers Game Notes from today, the probable pitchers this weekend are:
Hope that helps.
Jake Morley | Mar 26, 2010 | Reply
Mike, great idea with the Tigers Today concept…also I’m glad to hear that you are bringing back the Podcast! Keep up the great work and it’s going to be a great 2010 Season! Go Tigers!