Down to the very last strike of the inning no less! What a dramatic way to win!
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 4:33 pm
by Bobbertt
So two historic moments for the Tigers occur with pop flies to the catcher.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 4:33 pm
by moldyoldie
Goodness, between JV, Pirates pitcher Kirby Yates, and plate ump Yaz Diaz, today was a trifecta of "finals". Valencia's winning blast put a cherry on top.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 4:43 pm
by Bobbertt
moldyoldie wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2026 4:33 pm
Goodness, between JV, Pirates pitcher Kirby Yates, and plate ump Yaz Diaz, today was a trifecta of "finals". Valencia's winning blast put a cherry on top.
The Kirby Yates farewell was very moving, in part because it came out of nowhere.
moldyoldie wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2026 4:33 pm
Goodness, between JV, Pirates pitcher Kirby Yates, and plate ump Yaz Diaz, today was a trifecta of "finals". Valencia's winning blast put a cherry on top.
The Kirby Yates farewell was very moving, in part because it came out of nowhere.
Yeah, I had no idea what in the world THEY were congratulating!
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 8:08 pm
by Momo
This prank Justin pulled on Don Kelly was mentioned on the radio broadcast.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 8:26 pm
by edj
Pleasantly surprised they let Verlander go as long as they did.
Is there any reason to watch tomorrow’s game?
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2026 8:43 pm
by Momo
Yes, to watch River Ryan.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 12:59 am
by DefendTheDen
Great to see JV having a good outing on his last time pitching as I got Verlander in my points league hoping to win 3RD place in a couple of them.
moldyoldie wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2026 4:33 pm
Goodness, between JV, Pirates pitcher Kirby Yates, and plate ump Yaz Diaz, today was a trifecta of "finals". Valencia's winning blast put a cherry on top.
The Kirby Yates farewell was very moving, in part because it came out of nowhere.
Yeah, I had no idea what in the world THEY were congratulating!
What was really nice is that a lot of Tiger fans picked up on what was happening and clapped for him.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 11:57 am
by Bobbertt
Wouldn't bother me if Pittsburgh won today. Pirate manager Don Kelly did a lot to help make the Justin Verlander weekend possible. A win today would give Kelly a winning season in his first full season as manager.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 12:00 pm
by Bobbertt
Momo wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2026 8:08 pm
This prank Justin pulled on Don Kelly was mentioned on the radio broadcast.
Funny to also see Andy Dirks and Alex Avila, who spent some time together in the TV booth on Saturday.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 4:18 pm
by moldyoldie
Momo wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2026 8:43 pm
Yes, to watch River Ryan.
River Ryan stuck around for a full one and a third innings.
Flaherty's back on the mound to showcase his talents for another round of free agency.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2026
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2026 7:21 pm
by edj
John Peck needs to play winter ball or major coaching in Spring Training because his defense isn’t good enough to justify such a poor average and production point.
McGonigle has to be AL ROY. One of the few bright spots in an otherwise poor season.